6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Sporting KC part ways with club legends Johnny Russell, Tim Melia Sporting Kansas City are moving on without captain Johnny Russell and goalkeeper Tim Melia in 2025.The team announced the departures of the...
Sporting KC parts with captain Johnny Russell amid roster overhaul following its losing season
Sporting Kansas City will not bring back captain Johnny Russell, goalkeeper Tim Melia or defender Andreu Fontas as part of a major roster overhaul that followed the second-worst se...6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniel Salloi - Takes two shots in finale Salloi had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.
Impact Salloi had a decent offensive performance at Dallas with the second-most shots and crosses for KC, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The forward finished the season with three goals and three assists in 30 appearances (23 starts). He logged 48 shots, 32 chances created ad 71 crosses over that span.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Sends in 10 crosses at Dallas Memo Rodriguez had one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas.
Impact Rodriguez led Kansas City with a season-high 10 crosses, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder also created the most chances for his side in the match. He finished the campaign with two goals and five assists in 26 appearances (18 starts).
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
William Agada - Scores in road loss Agada scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Dallas.
Impact Agada scored his 10th goal of the season in 89th minute to cut Dallas' lead to 2-1, but it was too late to avoid the road loss. The forward also logged three assists in 32 appearances (20 starts). He took 85 shots (25 on target) and created 26 chances over that span as well.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Joaquin Fernandez - Scores own goal at Dallas Joaquin registered an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas.
Impact Joaquin scored against his own net in the 40th minute to double Dallas' lead before halftime. That was his second start after transferring from Turkey in August. The centerback finished the season with six clearances and five tackles over that span.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
John Pulskamp - Makes zero saves in loss Pulskamp registered no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Dallas.
Impact Pulskamp had a game to forget, making zero saves for the second time in the season. The goalkeeper finished the campaign with 11 saves, 13 goals conceded and no clean sheets in six starts. He will now look for a better performance in 2025.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City ends frustrating 2024 with second-worst record in club history A frustrating season for Sporting Kansas City ended with a defeat at FC Dallas.
OCTOBER 20 • KANSASCITY.COM
FC Dallas edge SKC in matchup of eliminated teams Petar Musa scored and FC Dallas capitalized on an own goal in a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday on MLS Decision Day at Frisco,...
OCTOBER 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Petar Musa scores 16th goal of the season and FC Dallas beats Sporting Kansas City 2-1
Petar Musa scored for the 16th time this season and FC Dallas added another on an own goal before securing a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday nightOCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Dallas vs. Sporting Kansas City | Full Match Highlights | Decision Day 2024
OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE
Nemanja Radoja - Starting finale Radoja (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Dallas.
Impact Radoja missed almost two months with a groin issue but is now straight back into the starting XI. The midfielder is a top option when fit, and will hope to end the season with a positive note on decision day.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter - Out for finale Walter (calf) is out for Saturday's finale against Dallas.
Impact Walter won't be an option for decision day due to a calf injury. The defender has started each of the last three matches, but with an injury and nothing to play for, he's being shut down. Walter finishes the season with 19 appearances (14 starts) and just three goals in an injury-riddled campaign.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Missing decision day Russell (groin) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas.
Impact Russell is set to miss the season finale due to a groin issue. The forward had a disappointing year by his own standards. Finishing with just four goals and three assists, his worst return. Russell will hope to bounce back next year after an all-around poor showing.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Andreu Fontas - Out for finale Fontas (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas.
Impact Fontas has been struggling with a knee injury throughout the closing stages of the season and it seems he's not fit for the finale. The defender finishes the season with 17 appearances (16 starts) including his first MLS assist.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Davis - Out Saturday Davis (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas.
Impact Davis isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he is struggling with a hamstring. It seems the defender will be given decision day to try and get back to full fitness. He finishes the regular season with 27 appearances (25 starts) and a career-high three goals and assists.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting KC look to finish on high note in finale vs. FC Dallas A pair of mutually disappointing seasons will end on MLS Decision Day when Sporting Kansas City visit FC Dallas on Saturday night.Neither Da...
OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sporting Kansas City looks to stop losing streak in matchup with Dallas
Sporting Kansas City aims to break a three-game losing streak with a victory against DallasOCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zorhan Bassong - Concedes penatly in loss Bassong conceded a penalty and won a tackle in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to LAFC.
Impact Bassong has played every start since July at center-mid, and it has been described by manager Peter Vermes as a "revelation". He even earned a call-up to the Canadian national team, though Saturday was not hsi best showing. He has now conceded two penalties this year, with both being saved by goalkeeper Tim Melia.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Saves penalty in loss Melia saved another penalty, but was unable to stop LA's attack in Saturday's 3-0 loss.
Impact Melia saved his third penalty of the year, keeping his hold atop MLS' all time highest penalty save ratio at 38 percent (minimum 10 faced). With Melia's conract expiring at the end of this year though, this could definitly have been his last penalty save he spent the majority of his career at.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
LAFC spoil Sporting Kansas City's home finale Denis Bouanga played a key role in both of his club’s first-half goals on Saturday night as Los Angeles FC defeated host Sporting Kansas Cit...
OCTOBER 6 • KANSASCITY.COM
LAFC spoil Sporting Kansas City's home finale Denis Bouanga played a key role in both of his club’s first-half goals on Saturday night as Los Angeles FC defeated host Sporting Kansas Cit...
OCTOBER 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Sporting Kansas City vs. LAFC | Full Match Highlights
OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE
Khiry Shelton - Late scratch Saturday Shelton is a late scratch for Saturday's meeting with Los Angeles FC, according to the club.
Impact Shelton was originally expected to start but apparently suffered an injury shortly before kickoff. His place in the lineup has been taken by Remi Walter, who could continue to feature in case Shelton is dealing with a major issue.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Andreu Fontas - Available against LAFC Fontas (knee) is among the substitutes for Saturday's game against Los Angeles FC.
Impact Fontas has returned to contention following a one-game absence due to a minor injury. He has previously been in and out of the starting lineup, averaging 2.6 clearances, 1.5 interceptions and 1.3 tackles per match in the 2024 season.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
