Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against the Columbus Crew
William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the Columbus Crew following a two-goal performance against Real Salt LakeJUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Nemanja Radoja - First assist of 2024 Radoja assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact Radoja provided an assist in vain Wednesday as Sporting Kansas City fell 4 - 3 to Real Salt Lake. Radoja has been an ever-present figure in the Kansas City lineup in 2024, having appeared and started in 18 matches thus far. The holding midfielder has contributed a goal and assist, respectively, over that time and has created 11 chances.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Provides assist in loss Memo Rodriguez assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-3 loss against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Memo Rodriguez entered the fray for the final 30 minutes Wednesday as Sporting Kansas CIty fell 4 - 3 to Real Salt Lake. His assist from a corner in extra time pulled the game back within striking distance for Kansas CIty, but they could not push a late equalizing goal over the line. After joining Kansas City from Los Angeles Galaxy in the offseason, Memo Rodriguez has made 14 appearances (11 starts), scored once and supplied four assists. The four assists are a new career high in a single MLS season for Memo Rodriguez, dating back to 2017.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Zorhan Bassong - Accurate cross produces goal Bassong assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was...
Impact Bassong impacted the match greatly Wednesday, crossing the ball accurately into the box to set up Kansas City's second goal. The assist was his first goal scoring contribution if the season. He has been limited to just nine appearances (five starts) after missing a 10 game stretch due to injury. Most recently, Bassong has started four of Kansas City's last five matches. He has attempted 14 crosses (seven accurate) over that span.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen Afrifa - Scores in two straight Afrifa scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Afrifa was selected to the starting XI on Wednesday for just the second occasion in 2024. The selection came off the back of an impressive substitute appearance in Kansas CIty's previous match in which Afrifa bagged his first goal of the campaign. On Wednesday, Afrifa guided his shot from outside of the box into the far corner of the net to even the scoring at one, though Kansas City would go on to lose 4 - 3. Afrifa has made 11 appearances (two starts) in 2024, created three chances and scored the aforementioned two goals.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
William Agada - Nets brace in loss Agada scored two goals to go with nine shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Agada returned to the Kansas CIty starting XI with aplomb after serving in the role of substitute for their previous two matches. His brace broke a goal drought dating back to April of this season. Overall, Agada has scored five goals and supplied two assists over 18 appearances (10 starts) in 2024.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Concedes four goals in loss Melia had five saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Melia was peppered with nine shots on target, saving five, during a back and fourth affair between Sporting Kansas City and real Salt Lake that saw Salt Lake edge past Kansas City 4 - 3. The performance marked the second successive match in which Melia has conceded four goals. Overall, Melia has allowed 37 goals in 17 starting appearances, and the Kansas City defensive record ranks second worst in MLS with 40 goals conceded though 19 matches. Melia's next opportunity should come Saturday as Kansas City take on a Columbus attack that has scored 12 goals over their last five league matches.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Andrés Gómez helps Real Salt Lake up club-record unbeaten run to 15 with 4-3 win over Sporting KC
Andrés Gómez scored a goal in each half and added an assist as Real Salt Lake held off Sporting Kansas City 4-3, extending club-record unbeaten runs to 15 overall and 10 on the roa...JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RSL outscore SKC, extend unbeaten streak to 15 Andres Gomez scored a goal in each half as Western Conference-leading Real Salt Lake held on to defeat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 on Wednesday...
JUNE 20 • KANSASCITY.COM
RSL outscore SKC, extend unbeaten streak to 15 Andres Gomez scored a goal in each half as Western Conference-leading Real Salt Lake held on to defeat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 on Wednesday...
JUNE 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Tim Leibold - Late scratch midweek Leibold has dropped out of the starting XI for Wednesday's clash against Real Salt Lake, according to the team.
Impact Leibold might have succumbed to a physical problem in warmups after being confirmed in the initial lineup. The nature and severity of the issue remain unknown, so the defender should be considered questionable until he undergoes further medical tests. His place in the midweek match has been taken by Zorhan Bassong.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
William Agada - Provides assist in defeat Agada recorded six shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Thommy notched his second assist of the season in the 66th minute as he helped reduce the deficit for his team. Additionally, the midfielder won two tackles and created two chances.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Provides assist in defeat Russell assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Russell notched his second assist of the season as he helped reduce the deficit in the 81st minute of the match. It marked the third consecutive game with a goal contribution for the forward.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen Afrifa - Scores off bench Afrifa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Afrifa came off the bench in the 65th minute of the match and made an immediate impact, scoring a minute later. It marked the first goal of the season for the forward.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Castellanos - Scores in loss Castellanos scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Castellanos notched his first goal of the season in the 81st minute as he reduced the deficit for his team. Defensively, he registered five clearances with a tackle and an interception.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Concedes four in defeat Melia made six saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Melia struggled in goal as he allowed a season-high four goals. Most of the damage occurred in the second half as he was beaten three times. However, he did match his season-high with six saves. Next, he'll face off against Real Salt Lake, the current Western Conference leaders in goals.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Pulido - Listed as questionable Pulido (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake, per the MLS injury report.
Impact Pulido has featured in the last 12 matches in a row, recording nine starts in that span while totaling two goals and two assists. William Agada is set to get the start at forward, alongside Johnny Russell and Khiry Shelton.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter - Still not ready for return Walter (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Walker only returned to limited training as he continues to work back from a knee injury. Once the midfielder is back to full team training, he will inch closer to a return with five matches in the next two weeks.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Arango, RSL take aim at porous Sporting KC The team with the best record in the Western Conference will match up with a club desperately in need of a win as Real Salt Lake invades Kan...
JUNE 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Logan Ndenbe - Working with ball alone Ndenbe (knee) was spotted training with a ball to the side Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Ndenbe has been out since last season after tearing his ACL but is finally making improvements after training individually Tuesday. He is likely to still miss more time due to the injury, probably being around another month. However, he should rejoin team training soon enough.
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Real Salt Lake tries to end road draw streak in game against Sporting Kansas City
Real Salt Lake plays Sporting Kansas City after playing to a draw in four straight road gamesJUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City | Full Match Highlights
JUNE 16 • YOUTUBE
Joseph Paintsil expected back as Galaxy face Sporting Kansas City Joseph Paintsil is expected to return to the lineup when the Los Angeles Galaxy oppose Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at Carson, Cal...
JUNE 15 • SACBEE.COM
Felipe Hernandez - Placed on administrative leave Hernandez has been placed on administrative leave by the league and doesn't have a fixed date for his return.
Impact The decision comes following a report that the player violated the league's gambling policies, as well as the terms of his January 2022 reinstatement. As such, don't be surprised if Hernandez receives a lengthy suspension or an even bigger punishment. Hernandez has made seven appearances (two starts) for Kansas City this season, so his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions going forward.
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