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AUGUST 23 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
Provides assist in win Pierre assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Austin FC.
Impact Pierre notched his first assist of the season in the 26th minute as he helped open up the scoring. The full-back appeared in the starting XI despite suffering a hand injury in the previous match that forced him to leave the contest.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with cast Pierre was back in full training for the team with a cast on his hand Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Pierre looks to have picked up a hand injury that forced him off the match Saturday, He will now be using a hand cast as he learns to train with it ahead of Saturday's match against Austin. If all goes well, the defender will return to the midfield, with Jake Davis also an option to start if Pierre is not fit to start.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Forced off early Pierre was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Saturday's clash with Columbus.
Impact Pierre made it just 31 minutes before an injury forced him off during Saturday's clash. Khiry Shelton came on to replace Pierre on the right wing. Pierre has struggled with ankle injury throughout the season and the major concern is that this would be another injury to the same ankle.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Pierre (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.
Impact Pierre recovered from an ankle injury that forced him out for about a month, and is back on the bench. Even when fully fit and available Pierre is far more of a depth option than anything else. Pierre will hope to find some playing time if he can keep fit.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Saturday Pierre (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Portland.
Impact Pierre is set to miss a third straight game. His absence is not going to affect many fantasy lineups, however, as he's made just one appearance all season long. His next chance to play will come against Vancouver on May 29.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Out with ankle Pierre (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Houston.
Impact Pierre went unused on the bench last time out after making a rare start. It appears the defender has suffered yet another injury as he's now sidelined with an ankle problem. Long-term injuries have been a major struggle for Pierre so there will be some concern that this is another serious problem.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Active in preseason Pierre (hamstring) was included in the club's preseason friendly on Jan. 30 and should be an option for the club's first match of the season against Houston on Feb. 24.
Impact Pierre was back on the pitch for the first time in almost a year this month, getting time in a pre-season friendly as he tests his legs after a hamstring issue caused him to miss all but one match last season, recording only five minutes in his one appearance. The defender was nearly ready to go by the time the team was eliminated by the playoffs, so it should come as no surprise that he is playing now. He should be an option on Feb. 24 to face Houston and will hope to put his injury concerns behind him and finish a season with the club fully healthy.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Out for playoff opener Pierre (hamstring) is out for Sunday's trip to St. Louis, according to the Kansas City injury report.
Impact Pierre will be on the sideline Sunday due to a hamstring injury that has cost him the entirety of the 2023 season. The defender isn't likely to get on the pitch in the playoffs, especially with no chances to regain his fitness at match speed.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing against Minnesota Pierre (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota United.
Impact Pierre has been sidelined since March with a nagging hamstring injury, and the medical staff hasn't given him the green light to return to action in the final game of the regular season. There hasn't been any timetable provided for a potential return, so he might be in danger of missing out on the postseason in case Kansas City pulls the miracle and ends up qualifying.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Saturday Pierre (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with San Jose, according to the SKC injury report.
Impact Pierre isn't ready to return to MLS action with a hamstring injury that has sidelined since March. There's no timeline for his return and at this point he's best considered out indefinitely until he is able to make some sort of return in training.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active in Leagues Cup Pierre (hamstring) was on the bench for a 3-3 (4-2) loss to Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup.
Impact Pierre returned to the bench in the Leagues Cup. The defender went unused though that isn't overly surprising as he has been a depth option even when fit. He reportedly returned to full training in June and should be fully fit moving forward.
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in full training Pierre (hamstring) returned to full team training with Sporting KC on Thursday, The Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry reports.
Impact Pierre has been out since mid-March with this hamstring injury, though he's been listed as "questionable" in the availability reports for the last few games. Even when fit he seems to be a backup option behind Graham Zusi (hamstring) and Jake Davis at right-back.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Pierre (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the SKC injury report for Saturday's clash with LAFC.
Impact Pierre has missed three months with the hamstring injury but appears to be nearing a return. The defender isn't likely to make a major splash when back fit, making just one appearance before picking up the serious hamstring injury.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still not training Pierre (hamstring) has not yet trained with Sporting KC since suffering his injury in March, manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star on Tuesday.
Impact Pierre has only featured once in MLS this season, and he's still not close to being able to return yet as Vermes said his March hamstring injury was fairly severe.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Pierre (hamstring) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with Seattle, according to the Kansas City injury report.
Impact Pierre made his season debut last time out, a five-minute came off the bench. The defender is straight back on the sideline, this time with a hamstring injury. Pierre earned a minor role in 2022 and was expected to establish a more consistent role in 2023, but this injury could put an early stop to that.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mostly backup option this season Pierre kept two clean sheets and assisted a goal in 19 appearances (nine starts) during his debut season in MLS.
Impact Pierre mostly saw the pitch whenever Graham Zusi (now 36 years old) wasn't fit enough to play in 2022, but the 19-year-old Pierre is the future of the right-back position in Kansas City and he is likely to see an increase in playing time moving forward.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 GalaxySEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First MLS assist Pierre assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 tie versus Minnesota United.
Impact Pierre opened his assists account in his third start in a row for Kansas City as he continues to replace the injured Graham Zusi (quadriceps). Pierre certainly won't hold onto the starting job when Zusi returns but he has been a surprisingly competent replacement since taking over for Zusi. Pierre's next chance to start is a Sunday trip to Salt Lake.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts once more Pierre had three tackles (three won), one clearance, and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.
Impact Pierre remained in the starting XI and made three tackles in another solid showing Saturday. The right-back is likely to be replaced by Graham Zusi (quadriceps) when healthy, but is enjoying a surprisingly stout run out in the starting XI. Pierre offers little offensive upside but has now made an appearance in six matches in a row while starting the most recent two, pointing towards an uptick in playing time moving forward even with Zusi healthy.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first MLS start Pierre made three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Red Bulls.
Impact Pierre earned his first start in MLS Sunday as he filled in for an injured Graham Zusi (quadriceps) at right-back. The 19-year-old is up to seven league appearances in his debut season, but he is also competing with Ben Sweat for the backup right-back spot in Kansas City.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five tackles won Pierre recorded seven tackles and won five of them in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver.
Impact Pierre had a superb performance for the Kansas City squad winning five tackles against the Vancouver offense. The defender hasn't been a top defender for the Kansas City squad for the 2022 season with only three appearances and zero starts so far. However, with such a strong recent defensive showing, Pierre's likelihood of getting into the starting XI is becoming more of a reality.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
