Sporting Kansas City takes road losing streak into game with the LA Galaxy
Sporting Kansas City visits the LA Galaxy looking to break a five-game road slideJUNE 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Remi Walter - Training on side Walter (knee) was only spotted running on the side at training, according to Cody Bradley of the KC Soccer Journal.
Impact Walter is taking his first steps towards recovery, as he was viewed back on the training pitch for the first time since going down injured around a month ago. However, he still has yet to train with the group, likely needing a huge boost in fitness to feature in their next match.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
Dany Rosero - Training Tuesday Rosero (hip) was included in Tuesday's training session, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Rosero is making improvements in his health, as he is back in training following his absence from the club's last match. This leaves him in a good spot for the weekend, likely being fit to face the Galaxy on Saturday.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Salloi - Set of time on sidelines Salloi will be out "a few weeks," according to manager Peter Vermes, per KC Soccer Journal.
Impact Salloi will not be an option for the next two to three weeks as he is nursing an undisclosed issue. This will leave the team without one of their regular starters, as he has started in all but two of the club's games this season, with Alenis Vargas likely taking Salloi's spot until he is fit again.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
Khiry Shelton - Key assist in victory Shelton assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94...
Impact Shelton's late assist Saturday against 10-man Seattle helped lift Kansas City to a 2-1 victory. After entering the fray for the final 18 minutes, Shelton managed to create two chances and register a clearance in addition to his assist. Since returning to the team after missing the beginning of the campaign as he recovered from ankle surgery, Shelton has made five appearances (one start) and supplied two assists.
JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE
Alenis Vargas - Game-winning goal Vargas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Vargas entered the match Saturday for the final 18 minutes and left his mark with just five minutes of regular time remaining, beating Stefan Frei at his near post to give Kansas City the lead. After being selected as a member of the starting XI in Kansas City's previous two matches, Vargas found himself, more familiarly, back in a substitute role Saturday. After coming through the ranks as a Sporting Kansas City II player, Vargas has now made 10 appearances (two starts) in his first MLS season. He has scored twice and created two chances.
JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Scores from distance Russell scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was giv...
Impact Russel scored an equalizing goal Saturday, striking the ball cleanly from just outside of the box, during the first half of Kansas City's 2-1 victory over Seattle. Russel's nine crosses (one accurate) were a team high and a single-match best for Russel in 2024. He also led Kansas City with five corners. The match marked Russel's return to the starting XI after coming on as a substitute in Kansas City's previous two matches. Through 14 appearances (nine starts), Russel has scored three goals and supplied one assist.
JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Untroubled in victory Melia recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Melia experienced a slow day at the office Saturday, facing just one shot on target and being forced into a single clearance. The lone goal he conceded came in a one-on-one situation to open the match's scoring. Over his last five appearances, Melia has conceded 11 goals and made 13 saves, including two saves from the penalty spot. Melia's next test will come as Kansas City travel to take on Los Angeles Galaxy next Saturday, who's 31 goals scored through 17 matches ranks third most in MLS.
JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City show they still have fight: "This is a good team" | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City have finally broken their losing streak.
JUNE 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM
SKC halt 7-match losing streak by edging Sounders Alenis Vargas scored in the 85th minute as Sporting Kansas City ended a seven-match skid by beating the Seattle Sounders 2-1.Khiry Shelton f...
JUNE 9 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Sporting Kansas City vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Full Match Highlights
JUNE 9 • YOUTUBE
Rookie Alenis Vargas scores late, Sporting KC tops Sounders 2-1 to snap seven-match losing streak
Rookie Alenis Vargas scored in the 85th minute after a red card on Seattle’s Reed Baker-Whiting in the 73rd and Sporting Kansas City rallied to beat the Sounders 2-1, snapping a se...JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Thommy - Starting against Seattle Thommy (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Seattle.
Impact Thommy was originally expected to miss more than two weeks but instead he was sidelined for just under a week. The midfielder is now straight back into the starting XI where he should maintain a consistent role.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Kayden Pierre - Back on bench Pierre (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.
Impact Pierre recovered from an ankle injury that forced him out for about a month, and is back on the bench. Even when fully fit and available Pierre is far more of a depth option than anything else. Pierre will hope to find some playing time if he can keep fit.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sounders seek consistency, take on struggling Sporting KC Two clubs on the wrong side of the red line in the MLS Western Conference standings will try to change course as the Seattle Sounders travel...
JUNE 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dany Rosero - Out Saturday Rosero (hip) is out for Saturday's match against Seattle.
Impact Rosero missed out on training this week, originally described as being held out due to fatigue. However, it is now known he is missing out with a hip injury. He has been a regular starter, so his absence will force a change, with Robert Castellanos or Robert Voloder likely taking his spot until he is fit again.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Thommy - Out despite training Thommy (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Seattle.
Impact Thommy returned to training this week but is still not fit enough to compete, now missing his third straight game. However, this leaves him in a decent spot to return in the club's next match, although that is still up in the air.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City aims to stop losing streak in matchup with the Seattle Sounders
Sporting Kansas City will try to break a seven-game slide when it hosts the Seattle SoundersJUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota United bid to extend SKC's miserable stretch After having a six-match unbeaten streak snapped Wednesday with a 2-0 loss at Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United return home to Saint Paul, Mi...
JUNE 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Dany Rosero - Doesn't train due to fatigue Rosero was held out of training Thursday due to "fatigue" but could still feature Saturday, according to manager Peter Vermes, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Rosero is dealing with some complications, as he is fatigued after starting in the past three matches following an injury, forcing him to miss practice Thursday. However, there is still good news, as he is likely to still feature, missing out on training for more cautionary reasons. We will now have to wait for the official report, although it does not seem likely that he will miss out, with the bigger question being if he will start or be on the bench,
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Thommy - Training Thursday Thommy (hamstring) was present at training Thursday, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Thommy is back in training in some capacity, though he's still expected to miss a few weeks. With that in mind Thommy likely won't be any sort of option for Saturday's clash with Seattle. Thommy will instead target a return for a June 15 trip to LA Galaxy.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Attempts six crosses in loss Memo Rodriguez had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Minnesota United.
Impact Memo Rodriguez whipped in a team high six crosses (four accurate) Saturday as Kansas City fell 1-3 to Minnesota. He also contributed three tackles (two won) and two interceptions to the defensive effort. After scoring once and supplying an assist over 12 appearances (nine starts) for Los Angeles Galaxy in all 2023, Memo Rodriguez has found himself to be a regular member of the Kansas City squad in 2024, having already made 11 appearances (nine starts). Thus far, in league play, Memo Rodriguez has scored once and supplied three total assists.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Strikes from distance Russell scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Minnesota United.
Impact Russell entered Saturday's match versus Minnesota to begin the second half. He uncorked a long range effort late in the match to score Kansas City's lone goal. Over his last five appearances (three starts), Russell has scored twice, registered three shots on target and created four chances. Russel has also shown his ability to play in the wide areas over the recent five match stretch, attempting 12 crosses (six accurate).
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Concedes three in loss Melia registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Minnesota United.
Impact Melia returned to the starting XI Saturday after being rotated to the bench in Kansas City's previous midweek match. He was able to turn aside half of the six Minnesota shots on target, saving three and allowing three goals. Over his past five league appearances, Melia has made 16 saves, including two penalty saves, and conceded 12 goals. Melia's next test should come Saturday when Kansas City take on a Seattle attack that has scored the third least goals in MLS's Western Conference (19 goals scored in 16 matches).
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
