SPORTING KC NEWS

Johnny Russell - Completes suspension Russell has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Salt Lake next Saturday.

Impact The absence of Russell was massive for SKC in their 4-1 loss at St. Louis City, so he should return to the starting lineup right away this upcoming weekend. The veteran forward has netted five goals while adding three assists in 2023.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Klauss scores two goals and St. Louis City beats Sporting Kansas City 4-1 to clinch a playoff spot

João Klauss scored two goals in five minutes in the second half and St. Louis City beat Sporting Kansas City 4-1 on Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

St. Louis City score 4 goals in second half, roll past Sporting KC Joao Klauss recorded a brace, leading host St.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Must-see tifo! St. Louis CITY supporters stoke Sporting Kansas City rivalry | MLSSoccer.com A rivalry is brewing in the Midwest.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alan Pulido - Starting against St. Louis Pulido (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Pulido is straight back in the starting XI after overcoming his quadriceps injury. The forward missed one match but it was always a more precautionary absence than anything else. Pulido is in red-hot form but could be hard-pressed against an impressive St. Louis side.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC hosts Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference play

Saint Louis City SC and Sporting Kansas City square off in a conference matchup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alan Pulido on the importance family played in his recovery | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tim Leibold - Questionable to face St Louis City Leibold is listed as questionable to play Saturday against St. Louis City due to a groin injury, Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Leibold missed the last two games due to injury, and while he was reported to be back in training earlier this week, it seems he'll be a game-time call for this weekend's match. His potential absence shouldn't alter many fantasy decisions, however, as the defender has not started a league match since July 13 due to several injuries.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC's Johnny Russell fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued three fines after Matchday 34 of the 2023 MLS season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tim Leibold - Back on grass Leibold (illness) was back in training ahead of Saturday's match versus St Louis City, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Leibold had been dealing with a moderate illness that had forced him to miss the last two matches. However, he was back in training and could be an option for Saturday. The defender has not started a league match since July 13 as injuries kept him on the sidelines for a good part of the season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido - Looks good in training Pulido (quadriceps) was back in training Tuesday and did not appear to be dealing with much pain ahead of Saturday's match against St Louis City, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Good news is that Pulido's quad injury looks to be minor and is expected to be fit for Saturday. He sat out last match as a precaution, as he has totaled five goals on 13 shots (eight on target) in the last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Rosero - Strong play defensively Rosero had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Houston Dynamo, but he also registered 12 clearances. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Rosero was impressive defensively, and his 12 clearances represented a season-high mark for him by quite a wide margin -- his previous season-high mark was seven. Rosero is known for his defensive contributions, and he's averaging 3.86 clearances per game in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Thommy - Active despite not scoring Thommy had four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73...

Impact Thommy failed to find the back of the net in this win, but the talented midfielder was active enough to deliver decent value based on his attacking involvement. Thommy has four goals and five assists on the season, but he has gone three straight contests without cracking the scoresheet.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Makes five saves in win Melia made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Melia earned the victory in this contest, but he couldn't keep the clean sheet, as Teenage Hadebe beat him with a shot from close range. Melia will remain between the posts in the final three regular-season matches for Sporting KC, including a tough matchup against St. Louis City SC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Agada - Scores second-half goal Agada scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Agada was active in the final meters and had quite a few chances, but he fired home in the best opportunity he had, taking advantage of a rebound to fire the ball home from close range. Despite his solid outing here, Agada has seen his minutes limited this season due to the strong play of Alan Pulido (qudriceps). This was Agada's first goal since late March.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did Johnny Russell deserve red in Sporting KC vs. Houston Dynamo? | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

SKC edge Dynamo, creep within 1 point of playoff line Sporting Kansas City’s Johnny Russell scored an early goal and then watched the final 63 minutes after receiving a red card as his teammates...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tim Melia's clutch save in second-half stoppage time helps Sporting KC edge the Houston Dynamo 2-1

Johnny Russell and William Agada each scored in the first half, Tim Melia came up with a clutch save late and Sporting Kansas City beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnny Russell - Scores, sent off Russell scored once and was sent off during Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Russell opened the scoring from the penalty spot before being promptly sent off during Saturday's clash. The winger is a major loss as he will be suspended for Saturday's trip to St. Louis. Erik Thommy could move into the starting role at right wing with Russell on the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC aim to keep playoff dreams alive vs. surging Dynamo Forget about the often-used expression, “If the playoffs started today ...”

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Sporting Kansas City hosts the Houston Dynamo in conference matchup

Sporting Kansas City faces the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference play

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Graham Zusi - Questionable again Zusi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Houston Dynamo,

Impact Zusi continues to be listed as questionable following a hamstring injury that has left him out since June. He did return to training earlier in the month and is expected to make a return at some point in September.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido - Injured Wednesday Pulido suffered a quadriceps injury during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Nashville and is questionable for Saturday's clash with the Houston Dynamo.

Impact Pulido was removed in the 72nd minute of Wednesday's match after suffering a quad injury. He is in doubt for Saturday, but could easily sit this match out after just playing midweek. He has been on fire of late, scoring three goals in the last four games for the team. If the forward does indeed sit out, then either William Agada or Stephen Afrifa could see the start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE