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Dany Rosero - Anchors Kansas CIty backlineRosero registered one tackle (zero won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Toronto FC.

ImpactRosero was fundamental to Sporting Kansas City's defensive efforts Saturday as they defeated Toronto 3-1. In addition to the aforementioned defensive production, Rosero also was credited with three fouls defended. Rosero appears to have retained the role he assumed in 2023, as the leader of the Kansas City backline. After appearing 30 times (30 starts) in 2023, Rosero has now played every minute for Kansas City to begin the 2024 campaign.

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William Agada - Comprehensive attacking performanceAgada assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC.

ImpactAgada was a force for the Kansas City attack Saturday, providing an assist and attempting five shots, during their 3-1 victory over Toronto. The appearance marked Agada's second successive starting opportunity. In Agada's two starts, he's imposed himself upon the run of play, attempting a total of 13 shots (six on target) and creating four chances. Agada's role in 2023 was that of a rotational member of the squad, appearing 15 times (seven starts) and scoring three times. With the attacking prowess Agada has shown over the last two appearances, it will be worth monitoring whether he's able to garner a significant increase in minutes in 2024.

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Alenis Vargas - Nets goal as substituteVargas scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Toronto FC.

ImpactVargas came off the bench Saturday for the final 12 minutes of Sporting Kansas City's 3-1 victory over Toronto. He made an impact in his short time on the pitch, scoring Kansas City's third goal of the match. After being promoted to the first team from from Sporting Kansas City II to begin the season, Vargas has played a depth role on the Kansas City bench. In Kansas City's first six matches, Vargas has appeared as a substitute three times, spending a total of just 18 minutes on the pitch.

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Jake Davis - First MLS goalDavis scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.

ImpactDavis produced a man of the match performance during Sporting Kansas City's 3-1 victory Saturday over Toronto. In addition to scoring his first MLS goal, Davis also provided his first assist of the season. Davis broke through to the first team starting XI in 2023, making 30 appearances (28 starts) and managing one assist, after spending parts of four seasons in the Kansas City youth academy. While the goal contributions are welcome, they should not be expected for Davis, who now has recorded just two shots on target over 36 total appearances (34 starts) for Kansas City between 2023 and 2024.

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Tim Melia - Largely untroubled in victoryMelia recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Toronto FC.

ImpactMelia faced just two shots on target during Sporting Kansas City's 3-1 victory Saturday over Toronto. He allowed one goal and made one clearance. Melia has had a strong start to the campaign, making 21 saves and conceding just seven goals in his six starting appearances. He's recorded one clean sheet. Melia and Sporting Kansas City's next test will come next Saturday as they face a Portland attack that has scored 11 times in their first six matches.

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Federico Bernardeschi - Muted performance in lossBernardeschi had four shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.

ImpactBernardeschi was unable to make a definitive impact Saturday during Toronto's 1-3 loss to Sporting Kansas City. Bernardeschi registered just one shot on target and did not have an accurate cross. The performance marked the first occasion of 2024 in which Bernardeschi has failed to record at least one chance created in an appearance. Bernardeschi scored five times and provided two assists over 31 appearances (31 starts) for Toronto in 2023. However, he has yet to manager a goal contribution through six appearances (six starts) in 2024.

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Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Assists Toronto's lone goalMarshall-Rutty assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.

ImpactMarshall-Rutty was selected to the starting XI for the third successive match Saturday as Toronto fell to Sporting Kansas City by a margin of 1-3. Marshall-Rutty began the 2024 campaign with two substitute appearances and one match as an unused substitute, but he's now seemingly broken through after three consecutive starts. Over the three match span, Marshall-Rutty has scored once, provided an assist and created three chances.

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