JOHNNY RUSSELL NEWS

Stars of week included Chiefs, Sporting KC's Johnny Russell, Whit and Witt: KC Replay Patrick Mahomes and Co. convened for their first organized team activities of the offseason, Johnny Russell was a Wednesday night hero and t...

MAY 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps try to end road losing streak in matchup with Sporting Kansas City

The Vancouver Whitecaps visit Sporting Kansas City looking to break a six-game road losing streak

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against San Jose Russell took three shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Russell filled in at center forward Sunday with Daniel Salloi (suspension), Khiry Shelton (hamstring), Osvaldo Cisneros (hamstring) and Nikola Vujnovic (undisclosed) all out for Kansas City, but he did well and scored his third goal in his last five games. Still, he will want to return to the wing for next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps -- which have conceded 23 times in 12 MLS matches this season -- if possible.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yueill's goal helps Earthquakes net 1-1 tie with Sporting KC

Jackson Yueill scored one minute into the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salloi and Sporting Kansas City visit the San Jose Earthquakes

Daniel Salloi leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado Rapids look to end road losing streak against Sporting Kansas City

The Colorado Rapids travel to Sporting Kansas City trying to stop a three-game road slide

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Portland Russell scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 7-2 defeat against the Timbers. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Russell netted his second goal in his last three games on Saturday, but it meant nothing for a lopsided scoreline very much against Kansas City on the night. On Wednesday he will face the Rapids, which have conceded 12 times in 11 MLS matches this season.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blanco, Fogaca each score twice, Timbers rout Sporting 7-2

Sebastian Blanco and Nathan Fogaca each scored twice in the second half and the Portland Timbers routed Sporting Kansas City 7-2 in a wild match Saturday night

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores penalty against Dallas Russell scored a goal and created four chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Dallas. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Russell converted from the spot to open the scoring on Saturday, his second goal of the season. He and his side have endured a slow start to 2022, but maybe this can kickstart an uptick in form heading into next weekend's clash against the defending MLS champions NYCFC.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salloi goal helps Sporting KC earn 2-2 tie with Dallas

Daniel Salloi scored the only goal of the second half to help Sporting Kansas City earn a 2-2 draw with Dallas FC in MLS action

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable with calf injury Russell is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against the Crew due to a calf issue.

Impact Russell played the full 90 minutes in last weekend's defeat to LAFC, but he has since picked up a calf injury and will be questionable heading into the Columbus game on Saturday.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps look for first victory of the season, host Sporting Kansas City

The Vancouver Whitecaps look for their first victory of the season when they host Sporting Kansas City

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnny Russell sends Sporting KC in "right direction" as RSL lose undefeated status ' MLSSoccer.com Five games into Sporting Kansas City’s 2022 season, club captain Johnny Russell has his first goal of the year.

MARCH 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against Salt Lake Russell scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made two clearances, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Russell returned from an undisclosed injury Saturday and scored his first goal of the season with one of his four shots in the game. He and his side have started 2022 slowly so far, but he will hope this performance can kick start his campaign ahead of next weekend's clash against bottom-of-the-Western Conference Vancouver, which have already conceded nine goals in four MLS matches.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell scores, Sporting KC beats Real Salt Lake 1-0

Johnny Russell scored a pivotal goal in Sporting Kansas City’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Russell (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Russell returned to training earlier in the week, so this return to the starting XI isn't unexpected. The forward likely won't have missed a beat, and should have no issues leading the line once more. Russell is a strong fantasy play, especially if he plays the full 90.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake on 1-game home losing streak

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake looking to end a one-game home losing streak

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Russell (undisclosed) was back in training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Russell missed last weekend's defeat against Chicago with an undisclosed injury and Kansas City had to go for an unconventional 3-5-1-1 formation in absence of its entire starting front three. But Russell is back with the team and will likely be questionable for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Colorado Russell took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Rapids.

Impact Russell was active in attack once again on Saturday, but he is still searching for his first goal of the season -- he did get his first shot on target in this game. It might not get any easier next weekend against the Fire, which are still yet to concede a goal through three MLS matches.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Russell created four chances during a 1-0 win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Russell logged more created chances than any of his teammates recorded Saturday. His most recent stat line indicates he will contribute to many goal-scoring opportunities, as the winger did across 2021. Russell created 44 chances during that year's MLS regular season.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS 2022: Storylines, players to watch on opening weekend

With MLS starting its biggest season ever, Doug McIntyre looks at the storylines, teams and players to watch on opening weekend.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Did Rapids player spit at Sporting KC's Shelton in match? That's what Russell alleges Sporting KC captain Johnny Russell accused a Colorado Rapids player of spitting at SKC teammate Khiry Shelton during a physical preseason ma...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM