MARCH 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Thriving despite injuries, Toronto FC take on Sporting KC Ravaged by injuries, Toronto FC has gotten through the first month of the MLS season with flying colors and looks to end March on a high not...
Alan Pulido - Game time decision Saturday Pulido is questionable for Saturday's match against Toronto, as he appears to have picked up a hamstring issue.
Impact Pulido looks to have picked up an injury in training, as he is not in question due to a hamstring issue. This could be a significant loss for the club, as he is easily one of their best players, having yet to miss a start while notching one goal in his five appearances. With that being said, the club will hope to see him make the starting XI if fit, but if not, expect Alenis Vargas to get the start in his place.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto faces Sporting Kansas City following shutout victory
A game after shutting out Atlanta United 2-0, Toronto hosts Sporting Kansas CityMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alenis Vargas - Back from international duty Vargas (not injury related) was in training Thursday after returning from international duty, Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The 20-year-old striker featured with the Honduras national team during the international break, but he already resumed training. Vargas is expected to be an option off the bench for Sporting KC when everybody is healthy.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Will be available vs. Toronto Rodriguez (hamstring) will be available to face Toronto on Saturday, manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Impact Rodriguez was seen training throughout the week, so his availability for this matchup is not surprising. Expect Rodriguez to return to a starting role, as he had been part of the starting XI in Sporting KC's last two games.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Andreu Fontas - Available to play Saturday Fontas (hamstring) will be available to face Toronto on Saturday, manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Impact The return of Fontas should provide quite a boost at the back for Sporting KC. It wouldn't be shocking if he moves back to the starting lineup right away, potentially partnering with Dany Rosero at center-back.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Ruled out to face Toronto Russell (ankle) won't play against Toronto FC on Saturday, manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Impact Russell is set to miss a second consecutive game, and while his status should be analyzed on a week-to-week basis, there's no clear timetable for his potential return. His next chance to feature will come against Portland on April 7.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Returns to grass Rodriguez (hamstring) was seen back in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Toronto, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Rodriguez had to miss out of the last match with a hamstring injury after having previously started the last two games in the midfield. He already has an assist on the campaign while also recording nine crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and five shots (two won).
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Khiry Shelton - Seen training Shelton (ankle) was seen training Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Shelton is making his first steps of recovery after undergoing ankle surgery in February. He is still a few weeks away from returning as he needs at least a week or two of full team training before being called up to the squad. Once healthy, the forward will remain a bench option after making just six starts in 26 appearances in 2023.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Andreu Fontas - Trains ahead of weekend Fontas (hamstring) was back in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Toronto, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Fontas has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury, but is on good pace to return to the pitch Saturday. He had started all three games at center back prior to his injury, totaling nine clearances, six interceptions and two blocks. Robert Voloder has been starting alongside Dany Rosero in his absence.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Left out with hamstring issue Rodriguez was not an option for Saturday's 2-3 loss to the Galaxy, as he was held out due to a hamstring issue, per the MLS availability report.
Impact Rodriguez was left out of the team sheet Saturday after starting in the club's past two matches, having picked up a hamstring injury. This could become an issue for the club if he misses more time, but luckily, they have a reliable option behind him in Remi Walter, who has already started in three contests this campaign. Rodriguez still has yet to have a further update on his injury, so a return date is unknown, but he will hope he is fit enough to face Toronto on Saturday.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Salloi - First assist in loss to LA Salloi assisted once to go with three shots (none on goal), created five crosses (two accurate) and played two corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Salloi's hard work Saturday as the attacking midfielder down Kansas left flank paid off when he created the assist for Nemanja Radoja's goal, Kansas' first. He was subbed after 83. It was the regular starter's first assist of this campaign.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Radoja - Strikes his first goal in loss Radoja scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Radoja won most of the defensive duels he engaged in Saturday and managed to get on the scoresheet to deliver the game's opening goal. It was the regular starting midfielder's first strike.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
William Agada - Goal in loss to LA Agada scored one goal to go with eight shots (four on goal), played one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat by the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Agada was one of Kansas biggest attacking threats Saturday. Along with his on goal efforts he had three shooting attempts blocked. His work was rewarded when he scored Kansas' second goal. It was the Nigerian's first start and goal of this campaign.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Concedes three in loss Melia completed four saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Melia saved just four of the seven attempts he faced on goal Saturday. The veteran keeper has delivered just one clean sheet and it is unlikely he will be able to improve upon that in Kansas next against an in-form Toronto team. The Canadians have scored in each of their last four matches.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Joveljic matches MLS record with 5th goal, helps LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 Dejan Joveljic scored a goal to tie an MLS record and Marky Delgado scored the game-winner in the 80th minute as the LA Galaxy made three se...
MARCH 24 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Galaxy score three late goals to stun Sporting KC Marco Delgado scored a game-winning goal in the 80th minute as the L.A.Galaxy scored three straight goals in less than 10 minutes to rally f...
MARCH 24 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sporting Kansas City vs. LA Galaxy | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE
Galaxy, Sporting KC face off in battle of contrasting styles They might have identical records, but the LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City have taken different paths to get there.They’ll face each othe...
MARCH 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Jake Davis charts unique path to Sporting Kansas City fan favorite | MLSSoccer.com Jake Davis only just turned 22. But the day in question seven years back feels almost like a lifetime ago when he reflects on everything tha...
MARCH 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sporting Kansas City hosts the LA Galaxy in Western Conference action
The LA Galaxy visit Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference playMARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alan Pulido: Will we see the best of Sporting KC's top-tier striker? | MLSSoccer.com The other weekend, at the MLS Season Pass studios, we mentioned how Sporting Kansas City are sometimes difficult to talk about because nothi...
MARCH 21 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Johnny Russell - Unlikely to face Galaxy Russell (ankle) is unlikely to play against the Galaxy on Saturday, head coach Pete Vermes told Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star on Thursday.
Impact Vermes said Russell will be listed as questionable, but that he "needs to think about the long term," so the veteran winger is not expected to even make the bench. If that ends up being the case, then Russell's next chance to play will come against Toronto on March 30 after the international break.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Memo Rodriguez - Assists on second start Memo Rodriguez assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Rodriguez started for the second game in a row, although he was pulled at halftime despite assisting a goal. He was a substitute for his side's first two games but has seen his role grow the past couple matches.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Dany Rosero - Impacts both ends in win Rosero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.
Impact Rosero scored with his first shot on target this season while making two interceptions, four clearances and a block on the back end for his side. He has played every minute for Kansas City across their first four games as a crucial part of their back line.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
