Impact Espinoza replaced Nemanja Radoja in the 81st minute and assisted Gadi Kinda in the 84th minute. He also made a tackle and an interception. He has assisted twice in 21 appearances (seven starts) this season.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ROGER ESPINOZA MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
Assists off the bench against Minnesota Espinoza assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Minnesota United.
Subs in vs. Houston Espinoza made a block, two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Dynamo.
Impact Each of Espinoza's last nine league appearances have come off the bench and he hasn't started an MLS match since April. He's turned into a backup midfielder ever since Nemanja Radoja (hamstring) and Gadi Kinda returned to fitness.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist off bench Espinoza subbed into Sunday's match against the Timbers in the 62nd minute, taking a shot, assisting a goal and winning three of four tackles in the 4-1 victory.
Impact Espinoza set up a late Felipe Hernandez strike with a through ball on Sunday for his first assist of the season. He's been a backup option in midfield throughout May since Gadi Kinda and Nemanja Radoja returned from injuries.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in draw Espinoza took two shots on target in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Rapids.
Impact Espinoza has started each of Kansas City's first two games of the season alongside Erik Thommy and Remi Walter in midfield, but he might be the one to drop out of the XI once Nemanja Radoja (undisclosed) returns to fitness.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City re-sign Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza & Andreu Fontas to new deals Sporting Kansas City have signed veteran trio Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza, and Andreu Fontas to new contracts, the club announced Friday.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sporting KC re-sign Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza & Andreu Fontas | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signing Sporting Kansas City have re-signed MLS veterans Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza and Andreu Fontàs, the club...
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Extends contract with SKC Espinoza signed a one-year contract extension with Sporting KC on Friday. There's an option to extend the deal through 2024 as well.
Impact Espinoza is an important veteran piece to keep around as long as they can after scoring twice in 30 appearances (25 starts) in 2022. If his team can get reliable goals elsewhere, Espinoza will play his part to back them up.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in win Espinoza took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Espinoza played well on both sides of the ball Saturday, setting up a lovely opening goal for Erik Thommy as his side upset Los Angeles to end a three-game losing streak. Espinoza has started just four of 10 MLS matches in midfield since the June international break, going the full 90 minutes just once in that span.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Did Roger Espinoza deserve a red card for serious foul play? | Instant Replay | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
JULY 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sent off against RSL Espinoza was shown a red card in the 62nd minute of Sunday's defeat against Real Salt Lake following a foul on Jasper Loffelsend for his second booking of the game. He made three c...
Impact Espinoza will be suspended for next weekend's clash against LAFC. Felipe Hernandez or Cameron Duke could replace him in midfield for the game.
JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake faces Sporting Kansas City in conference play
Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City meet in Western Conference actionJULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting KC's Roger Espinoza wins Week 19 AT&T Goal of the Week | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza’s still got it.
JULY 13, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores rare goal Espinoza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus CF Montreal.
Impact Espinoza finally found his way back onto the score sheet, his first goal since early March. The defensive midfielder simply hasn't found his way into the first team as consistently as he would like, with his start Saturday coming after three matches on the bench. When starting Espinoza has some upside filling the stat-sheet, though his place in the starting XI has been less consistent than it was in 2021. He also picked up his eighth booking of the season on Saturday, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter breaks tie, Sporting KC beats Montreal 2-1
Remi Walter broke a tie in the 63rd minute in Sporting Kansas City’s 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday nightJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seven crosses in loss Espinoza recorded seven crosses and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver.
Impact Espinoza showed he was a pure playmaker in Saturday's match creating three chances and also delivering seven effective crosses. With Kansas City at the bottom of the table, it is likely Espinoza will need to increase his success on the offense in order to bring his squad to the playoffs.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in draw Espinoza took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Espinoza returned from a yellow card suspension to put in a good shift on both sides of the ball Sunday as his injury-ravaged side settled for a draw with San Jose. Next weekend he will face the Whitecaps, which are bottom of the Western Conference at the moment.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Colorado Espinoza will miss Wednesday's clash against the Rapids with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Espinoza picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat to Portland, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. He has started in 11 of his side's 12 MLS games this season, but Marinos Tzionis could replace him against Colorado, or Cameron Duke is another option if Graham Zusi (quadriceps) is fit enough to return to right back.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City takes road losing streak into game with Los Angeles FC
Sporting Kansas City visits Los Angeles FC looking to break a four-game road skidAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City hosts Nashville on 2-game home losing streak
Sporting Kansas City hosts Nashville looking to stop a two-game home slideAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes three shots in loss Espinoza had three shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Vancouver.
Impact Espinoza was brought at halftime, subbing in for Oriol Rosell, and was still one of SKC's few bright spots here, being involved on several dangerous plays and attempting a team-high three shots. The midfielder will hope this showing helps him to be back in the starting XI for next Saturday's home match against Nashville.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in win Espinoza took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the...
Impact Espinoza was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday as his side earned an important win over Salt Lake. Next weekend he will face Vancouver, which are bottom in the Western Conference through four games this season.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores once in loss Espinoza had one goal on two shots (one off target), one tackle, two interceptions, two fouls and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Impact Though his side struggled most of the match, Espinoza was the only source of hope, scoring his squad's only goal with an assist from Felipe Hernandez. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season, and his is more renowned for his defensive play. Hopefully he can bring a strong effort at both ends of the pitch against Real Salt Lake.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Przybylko's 2 goals to propel Fire past Sporting KC 3-1
Kacper Przybylko scored two goals and the Chicago Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting KC, veteran midfielder Roger Espinoza agree to one-year contract ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Sporting Kansas City and veteran midfielder Roger Espinoza have agreed to a one-year contract, the club a...
JANUARY 13, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Re-signs with Kansas City Espinoza has signed a one-year contract with Sporting KC, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Espinoza made 34 MLS appearances (24 starts) last season for Kansas City, but at 35 years old now, he likely will be utilized less frequently and in more of a backup role in midfield in 2022.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
