Impact Thommy has totaled a goal on 12 shots (two on target) and 16 crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches to end the regular season with five goals and five assists during his second year in the MLS.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Erik Thommy - Starts Wednesday Thommy (calf) is in the lineup for Wednesday's wild card match versus the San Jose Earthquakes.
Johnny Russell - Passes fitness Russell (groin) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's wild card clash with the San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Russell has scored four goals in the last three matches to end the regular season with eight, doubling his total in just a span of a few games. He also has 40 shots (17 on target) in 26 contests this season.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Davis - In lineup Davis (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's wildcard matchup versus the San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Davis cleared fitness and will start his 21st MLS match in a row. He's averaged about 2.5 tackles per match in 26 games this year.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hot at the right time, Sporting KC face Quakes in wild-card affair Oct 21, 2023; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Alan Pulido (9) dribbles the ball against Minnesota United during the s...
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Johnny Russell - Late call for Wednesday Russell (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's wild card match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Russell has been on a good scoring run of late, totaling four goals on 10 shots (five on target) in the last three matches to put him at eight goals on the year. If the winger cannot play, then Khiry Shelton would be the next option to start against San Jose.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Pulido - Questionable for Wednesday Pulido (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's wild card matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Pulido had been dealing with a foot injury leading up to last Saturday's match, and it looks like the injury is back as he is in doubt to play Wednesday. He has scored four goals in the last seven games to give him 14 on the year. William Agada could be line to start if the forward is not fit to play.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Thommy - Picked up calf onjury Thommy (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's wild card clash with the San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Thommy has scored three goals and two assists on 24 shots (six on target) and 25 crosses (three accurate) in the last 13 matches, 12 of them coming as starts. Felipe Gutierrez would be the next player up to start if the midfielder has to sit out.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Davis - Dealing with knee strain Davis (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's wild card match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Davis has had a great season with the team, starting the last 20 matches in a row, recording an assist on 42 crosses (nine accurate) and 52 tackles in that span. If he has to sit out Wednesday, then veteran Graham Zusi could be an option to start if needed.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose Earthquakes visit Sporting Kansas City in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs
The San Jose Earthquakes visit Sporting Kansas City in the opening round of the MLS Cup PlayoffsOCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes: How to watch, stream Western Conference Wild Card | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City (No. 8 seed) host the San Jose Earthquakes (No. 9 seed) Wednesday evening in the Western Conference's single-eliminatio...
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sporting Kansas City's Johnny Russell named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell came up clutch during Decision Day, and he’s been rewarded with MLS Player of the Matchday prese...
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes: Back KC to advance in Wild Card showdown | MLSSoccer.com The regular season has officially wrapped up, but the journey is truly just beginning for the 18 teams that have qualified for this year’s A...
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Daniel Salloi - Records two assists Salloi assisted twice to go with seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Impact Salloi logged the assist to both Sporting Kansas City's first and second goals, scored by Johnny Russell and Remi Walter respectively. Salloi has five assists across his last 10 appearances and finished the 2023 MLS season with seven assists, more than double what he logged in 2022. Now, Salloi will look to take his improved assist output into good use during the 2023 MLS playoffs, beginning with Wednesday against San Jose.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Records brace Russell scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Minnesota United.
Impact Once again, Russell proved to be Sporting Kansas City's difference maker for a win, the team's third in its last four games. Russell scored during each of his three appearances across the four-game span. With his recent scoring output, SKC's team is in the playoffs, beginning with a home game against San Jose scheduled for Wednesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter - Finally scores again Walter scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Impact It took over three months, but Walter scored another goal, securing him with at least two for 2023. More importantly for Sporting Kansas City, his goal helped the team earn a playoff spot and game homefield advantage for the Wildcard Round. Kansas City will host San Jose, who finished this year with the same points as SKC but a worse goal difference by one.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Two saves during win Melia registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Minnesota United.
Impact Despite conceding a goal to Michael Boxall, Melia saved shots from both Emanuel Reynoso and Teemu Pukki. The saves ultimately prevented a draw and resulted in a win, which pushed Sporting Kansas City into eighth place in the 2023 MLS Western Conference standings. Now, SKC's team is in the playoff picture, beginning but possibly ending with a game Wednesday against San Jose State in the Wildcard Round.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'You can get housed tonight.' Inside Sporting KC's salute to clinching a playoff spot ‘You can get housed tonight.’ Inside Sporting KC’s celebration of clinching a playoff spot.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sporting KC top Minnesota, squeeze into play-in game Oct 21, 2023; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal again...
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sporting Kansas City clinch Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs spot | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City have earned an Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs berth on Decision Day, securing one of the Western Conference's last spots vi...
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Sporting KC clinches playoff spot after 3-1 victory over Minnesota United
Johnny Russell scored two goals, Rémi Walter added another and Sporting Kansas City beat Minnesota United 3-1 on Saturday night to clinch a playoff spotOCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City puts an end to Loons' playoff hopes Minnesota United went into Saturday night’s game at Sporting Kansas City knowing that a win could still take them into the playoffs. Unfortu...
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Johnny Russell - Starting as expected Russell (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.
Impact Russell avoided any sort of injury and gets straight back in the starting XI despite his presence on the injury report. The winger has had a strong 2023, and he now has the chance to get to 10 regular season goal contributions on decision day.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Pulido - Starting against Minnesota Pulido (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.
Impact Pulido is back in the starting XI after picking up a minor foot injury that forced him out of training Thursday. The issue proved to be an annoyance at most as Pulido returns to lead the line and build on his 14 goals in the 2023 regular season.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLS Decision Day: Will Lionel Messi, Miami play spoiler in Charlotte?
While 13 of the 18 available spots in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have already been snapped up, 10 teams are still in contention for a postsea...OCTOBER 20, 2023
