Impact Russell was active from the right wing Saturday but he could not get past an inspired Roman Burki in goal as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JOHNNY RUSSELL #7 - FORWARD - SPORTING KANSAS CITY
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Takes three shots vs. STL Russell took three shots (two on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made a clearance and won two of two tackles in the match...
Scores goal against LAFC Russell scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Russell notched his second goal of the season Wednesday by nutmegging opposing goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic for the equalizer. He's tallied a goal and an assist from three shots and five chances created on the right wing during KC's recent three-game unbeaten streak.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell helps Sporting KC earn 1-1 draw with LAFC
Dénis Bouanga scored his league-leading 10th goal of the season, but Johnny Russell answered to help Sporting Kansas City earn a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FCMAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records assist Russell assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Minnesota United.
Impact Russell logged the assist to Sporting Kansas City's third goal, which Gadi Kinda scored. With only eight appearances, he has already equaled his assist tally of the 2022 MLS season.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in win Russell took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Sounders. He also made two interceptions in the match.
Impact Russell and Sporting KC finally earned their first win of the season Sunday with a surprising victory away in Seattle, the current Western Conference leaders. He's recorded at least one shot and assist in all six of his MLS starts in 2023.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in loss Russell took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against CF Montreal. He also made two interceptions in the match.
Impact Russell has taken multiple shots and created at least one chance in four consecutive MLS matches on the right wing, but Kansas City has scored just three goals as a team through 10 games in the competition and are still looking for a first win.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss against New England Russell scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss against New England.
Impact Russell was very a very quiet performance until the 50th minute, when he appeared unmarked inside the six-yard box at the far post to slot home a free-kick cross and cut his side's deficit to just one goal. This was the first goal of the year for the winger, who will next try to keep it up during Saturday's home clash against Montreal.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots against San Jose Russell took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Earthquakes. He also made two clearances and won one of two tackles in the matc...
Impact Russell has racked up six shots (two on target) and four chances created across his three starts this season from the right wing, but Sporting KC have only scored two goals as a team in 2023 with the most recent one coming in March.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in loss Russell recorded three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Colorado Rapids.
Impact Russell had a productive match Saturday, as he whipped in a season high six crosses (one accurate). He added three off-target shots, one chance created and three corners to his attacking output. He also drew six fouls and made one clearance in his 90 minutes of action.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in first start of season Russell took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Union.
Impact Russell made his first start of the campaign Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered during preseason. He should continue ahead of Khiry Shelton as the first choice on the right wing moving forward.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Russell (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.
Impact Russell is back on the bench Saturday after a hamstring injury he sustained in the final match of pre-season. The forward finally returned to training earlier in the week and is available for selection alongside Alan Pulido as well.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Russell (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Seattle, according to the Kansas City injury report.
Impact Russell trained fully with the team, but is now officially questionable. The forward injured his hamstring in the final pre-season match, but now appears set for a return. Khiry Shelton could be pushed to the bench with Russell back in the first team.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Russell (hamstring) returned to training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Impact Russell injured his hamstring in Kansas City's final preseason game in February, but he's returned to the squad in training now and could be available to make his campaign debut against the Sounders on Saturday. Khiry Shelton has filled in on the right wing while Russell's been out.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Russell (hamstring) was able to do some individual work with a ball in training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, The Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry reports.
Impact Russell has been out since just before the season opened in late February with a hamstring injury, but he's beginning to make his way back into the squad.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss weeks with injury Russell (hamstring) could be sidelined for "a couple weeks" to make sure his injury doesn't get worse, Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes told the Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry on...
Impact Russell picked up a hamstring injury in KC's final preseason game last weekend and has already been ruled out of the campaign opener against the Timbers on Saturday. It's possible he misses a few more games after that, with Marinos Tzionis likely to take over on the right wing in the meantime.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Surprise addition to injury report Russell (hamstring) is out for Saturday's opener against Portland, Kansas City announced.
Impact Russell took part in pre-season and seemed set for another major role in the starting XI but is a shock addition to the out list. The forward will start 2023 on the sideline and with a hamstring injury there's potential for a lengthy absence. Marinos Tzionis could get the start with Russell sidelined.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in scoring Russell tallied eight goals and one assist in 33 MLS appearances (31 starts) this season for Sporting KC.
Impact Russell and Kansas City were not as effective this season as they were in 2021, when Russell netted 16 times with seven assists, but the 32-year-old still remains the club's first choice on the right wing with Marinos Tzionis a solid understudy heading into the next campaign.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell named Sporting Kansas City MVP, others honored during team's award night Johnny Russell took home the Sporting KC team MVP award Friday night, as voted on by Sporting players and fans. Willy Agada and Erik Thommy...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Takes two shots in win Russell took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against the Sounders. He also won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Russell was involved in his side's attack on Sunday as Sporting KC became the first team to ever eliminate Seattle from MLS playoff contention.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Agada and Sporting Kansas City host the Seattle Sounders
William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders following a two-goal outing against Minnesota UnitedOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johnny Russell named Sporting Kansas City MVP, others honored during team award night Sporting KC captain Johnny Russell took home the team’s MVP award for the 2022 season during Sporting KC’s team award night held at Children...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
First assist of season Russell had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-1 win over Minnesot...
Impact Russell set up Erik Thommy in the 41st minute assisting Sporting's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker coming from his lone chance created in the match.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City takes shutout streak into matchup against Minnesota United
Sporting Kansas City comes into a matchup with Minnesota United after putting together two straight shutout winsSEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. United brings shutout streak into matchup with Sporting Kansas City
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Houston Dynamo host Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action
Sporting Kansas City visits the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference playSEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
