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Chicharito Panenka PK saved by Pulskamp, Galaxy ties KC 2-2

John Pulskamp saved Javier Hernández’s Panenka penalty kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, preserving a 2-2 draw for Sporting Kansas City against the LA Galaxy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City faces the LA Galaxy after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0, Sporting Kansas City visits the LA Galaxy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against the San Jose Earthquakes

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City faces the Portland Timbers in Western Conference action

Sporting Kansas City hosts the Portland Timbers in Western Conference play

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets penalty goal Russell scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Russell has been nearly automatic on penalty kicks with Saturday's goal accounting for his seventh such score, easily the team high. The veteran winger has been producing well for the team with two goals, four chances created and nine crosses in his last six matches.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Driussi scores late to lift Austin over Sporting KC 4-3

Sebastián Driussi scored his league-leading 17th goal of the season four minutes into second-half stoppage time and Austin FC survived an upset bid by Sporting Kansas City with a 4...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Driussi leads Austin against Sporting Kansas City

Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City following a two-goal outing against the San Jose Earthquakes

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots in win Russell took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Galaxy. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Russell was active against Los Angeles, but he missed his biggest chance to add to the scoreline as his first-half penalty shot was saved by Jonathan Bond. He has taken at least one shot in each of his last 16 MLS appearances dating back to the start of May.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City takes losing streak into match against the LA Galaxy

Sporting Kansas City will try to stop a three-game slide when it plays the LA Galaxy

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City captain Johnny Russell finds unlikely mentor in childhood villain Johnny Russell grew up regarding Scottish countryman Mo Johnston as something of an antihero because Johnston betrayed Celtic to play for Ra...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Driussi and Austin visit Sporting Kansas City

Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring two goals against the New York Red Bulls

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City hosts Los Angeles FC on 3-game home losing streak

Sporting Kansas City hosts Los Angeles FC looking to break a three-game home skid

JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake faces Sporting Kansas City in conference play

Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City meet in Western Conference action

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets off bench Russell scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Wednesday's 1-1 tie to Minnesota United.

Impact Russell came off the bench for the final 33 minutes of Wednesday's draw and scored the equalizer. The right-winger has been a consistent part of the Kansas City first team though he's having one of his worst seasons since joining the club. Russell has yet to earn an assist in 2022, a disappointing return considering his brilliance in 2021. Next up is a Sunday trip to Salt Lake on short rest where Russell will likely return to the starting XI.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell's goal helps Sporting KC tie Minnesota United 1-1

Johnny Russell scored in the 63rd minute and Sporting Kansas City overcame an own-goal by goalkeeper John Pulskamp to earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United aims to continue win streak in matchup with Sporting Kansas City

Minnesota United heads into a matchup against Sporting Kansas City as winners of three straight games

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six crosses in win Russell had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Russell was creative once more, though he didn't break his four game goal-drought and failed to create a chance once more. The right winger came into 2022 with an exceptional 16-goal, seven-assist campaign in 2021 and was looking to continue his red-hot form, but has mostly disappointed in 2022. Russell and a scuffling Kansas City attack will hope to spring board from this win and build good form during Wednesday's mid-week trip to Minnesota.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal hosts Sporting Kansas City in non-conference action

CF Montreal and Sporting Kansas City meet in non-conference play

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes five shots against New York Russell took five shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Red Bulls. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Russell had plenty of opportunities Sunday once his opponents went down to 10 men for the final 15 minutes or so, but he wasn't able to find the net and salvage a draw in the end. Only 31 percent of his 39 shots this season have even been on target, and he will hope to be more clinical next weekend against CF Montreal.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Red Bulls try to end road losing streak in matchup with Sporting Kansas City

The New York Red Bulls travel to Sporting Kansas City looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Sounders take on Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action

Sporting Kansas City takes on the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference action

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville hosts Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference play

Nashville and Sporting Kansas City meet in a conference matchup

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fifth goal of season Russell scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to New England.

Impact Russell found the back of the net in the 52nd minute, scoring Sporting's lone goal. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts the New England Revolution in non-conference play

Sporting Kansas City and the New England Revolution hit the pitch in non-conference action

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four shots in loss Russel recorded four shots (one on goal) and four crosses in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver.

Impact Russel has been an effective offensive weapon for Kansas City recording four shots and four crosses to keep the pressure on the Vancouver squad. Russel has played solid starting every match of the 2022 season and is likely to continue his success if he remains in the starting XI.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE