KORTNE THOMPSON-FORD NEWS

Returns to training Ford (Achilles) is back in full training after missing the entire season with injury, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Ford is not eligible to play during the playoffs as he remains on the season ending injured list, however is expected to make a full return for the start of the 2024 campaign. He had started nine of the 14 games played in 2022, totaling 28 clearances and 14 interceptions in that span.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season ends early Ford (Achilles) is expected to miss the entire upcoming season due to a ruptured Achilles suffered in a recent friendly, Daniel Sperry reports.

Impact Ford is expected to be sidelined for the entirety of the 2023 season with the ruptured Achilles suffered in Wednesday's friendly against RSL. It's a bit of a blow to the depth of SKC's back line and it's a wonder if they add anyone else before the season, as they're lacking a bit of depth and experience.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Ford kept two clean sheets in 14 MLS appearances (nine starts) in central defense this season.

Impact Ford started eight consecutive matches from April until he suffered a head injury in June. He then received a 10-game suspension from the league that effectively ended his campaign in July. But with Nicolas Isimat-Mirin departing from the club this winter, the 26-year-old Ford looks set to take over as Andreu Fontas' center-back partner in 2023.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC's Ford suspended, fined for positive drug test

Sporting Kansas City defender Kortne Ford was suspended for 10 MLS league games and fined 20% of his annual salary Friday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended 10 games by MLS Ford has been given a 10-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, MLS announced Friday.

Impact Ford has missed Sporting KC's last four games with a head injury he suffered in late June, and he is now set to be out until mid-September due to this suspension, which also rules him out for U.S. Open Cup matches. Andreu Fontas and Nicolas Isimat-Mirin will take over as the starting center-back pairing until his suspension is over.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Wednesday Ford (head) has been upgraded to questionable in Kansas City's injury report for Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United.

Impact Ford has missed his side's last three games while in the concussion protocols after suffering a head injury in the U.S. Open Cup in late June, but he might be ready to make his return on Wednesday. He had started in eight of Sporting KC's previous nine MLS matches before suffering his injury.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Seattle Ford (head) is not in Kansas City's match day squad for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Ford picked up a head injury during the midweek U.S. Open Cup win over Union Omaha, and it has kept him out of contention for Saturday's game. Andreu Fontas and Nicolas Isimat-Mirin are starting in central defense in his absence.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injury in cup match Ford was subbed out just before halftime of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal victory against Union Omaha after suffering a head injury. He scored a goal in the eventual 6-0 v...

Impact Ford said after Wednesday's game that he felt dizzy and lost his balance a bit as he was being subbed off, but also that he felt much better after the match. He may have to go through the concussion protocols before he can play again, which means he will be a doubt for Saturday's MLS clash against the Sounders. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin replaced him in central defense against Omaha, and he could do so again versus Seattle.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in draw Ford made seven clearances, two blocks and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against NYCFC. He also took a shot and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Ford defended well to keep a clean sheet Saturday against New York City, a team that had scored 14 goals across its previous three MLS games. He will want to do it again next weekend versus the Timbers, which have scored 11 times in 11 matches this season.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Ford made a block, three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Crew. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Ford started Saturday in his first appearance since returning from an ankle injury he suffered in late March, and he did well to shut out Columbus. With Nicolas Isimat-Mirin going down with a head injury in the game, Ford might remain in the lineup against Dallas next weekend.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Saturday Ford (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Ford is back on the bench after recovering from a minor ankle injury. The defender is a complete non-factor for fantasy purposes, and after nearly four years struggling with knee and ankle injuries it's hard to trust him in general.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with ankle injury Ford has picked up an ankle knock and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Vancouver, Kansas City manager Peter Vermes said Thursday.

Impact Ford has three MLS appearances (one start) so far this season for Sporting KC, but he will be questionable at the weekend after "tweaking" his ankle.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Kansas City Ford has signed a one-year contract with Sporting KC with the option to extend for an additional two years, the club announced Friday.

Impact Ford hasn't appeared in MLS since 2018 after suffering a series of knee injuries, but the 25-year-old is now moving to Kansas City, where he can provide depth and cover in central defense if he can stay fit.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United FC starts playoffs against Colorado

Minnesota United FC plays the Colorado Rapids in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado faces Houston after shutout win

A game after shutting out Portland 1-0, Colorado faces Houston

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland plays Colorado following shutout win

A game after shutting out Vancouver 1-0, Portland hosts Colorado

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle rides defensive hot streak into matchup against Colorado

Seattle takes on Colorado on a defensive hot streak after giving up just nine goals over the past 10 games

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United FC brings tough defense into matchup with Colorado

Minnesota United FC faces Colorado on a defensive hot streak after allowing only nine goals over the past 10 games

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado takes 2-game shutout win streak into matchup with Sporting Kansas City

Colorado comes into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after recording two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado brings 2-game shutout win streak into matchup against Seattle

Colorado heads into a matchup against Seattle after putting together two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado takes 2-game shutout win streak into matchup with Los Angeles

Colorado comes into a matchup against Los Angeles after notching two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado takes 2-game shutout win streak into matchup with Los Angeles FC

Colorado comes into a matchup against Los Angeles FC after securing two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado brings 2-game shutout win streak into matchup with Sporting Kansas City

Colorado comes into a matchup against Sporting Kansas City after recording two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado hosts San Jose following shutout win

A game after shutting out Los Angeles 2-0, Colorado hosts San Jose

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado faces Los Angeles following Shinyashiki's 3-goal game

Colorado faces Los Angeles after Andre Shinyashiki scored three goals against FC Dallas

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS