Impact Melia has conceded multiple goals in both of his last two appearances. He will look to get back on track next Saturday at St. Louis and finish off his currently disappointing September on a strong note.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Tim Melia - Concedes two again Melia had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Minnesota United.
Yeboah, Hlongwane each score a goal as Minnesota United beats Sporting KC 2-0
Kelvin Yeboah scored his fifth goal in as many games, Bongokuhle Hlongwane added a in stoppage time and Minnesota United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United | Full Match Highlights "
SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE
Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com Saturday's match between Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United FC has entered a weather delay due to inclement weather near Children's M...
SEPTEMBER 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Minnesota defending final Western playoff spot vs. SKC Minnesota United will try to keep pace in their pursuit of one of nine Western Conference playoff places when they visit Sporting Kansas Cit...
SEPTEMBER 21 • THESTATE.COM
Minnesota defending final Western playoff spot vs. SKC Minnesota United will try to keep pace in their pursuit of one of nine Western Conference playoff places when they visit Sporting Kansas Cit...
SEPTEMBER 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pulido and Sporting Kansas City host Minnesota United
Alan Pulido leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring two goals against the Colorado RapidsSEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memo Rodriguez - Four key passes, two tackles in win Rodriguez produced four shots (one on target) and won four duels (one aerial) in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.
Impact Although Rodriguez hasn't had many starts as of late, his first start since injury was productive as he ushered KC's midfield forward to their second home win in a row. Rodriguez, who signed with KC after a preseason trial, has had seven goal contributions in just 15 starts this year as they push towards an uphill battle for a playoff spot.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Salloi - Assists off bench Salloi produced one assist and two shots (both blocked) from the bench in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.
Impact Salloi's assist was his third of the season, as he has had his worst season since 2020. Salloi had a sub-par start to the year where he had four goal contributions in the first 12 games of the year, but has gotten worse with only two goal contributions in his last 16 appearances, but this assist and a mix of KC's attack strengthening, with nine goals in the last four games, he could be on the way back to his old ways.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen Afrifa - Assists in win Africa produced one assist and five shots (one on target) in a 4-1 win against Colorado on Wednesday.
Impact Afrifa's quick rise to being one of the best young wingers in the league continues as he produced his third assist of the year on Wednesday. Afrifa's form has been undeniable as he has became a dangerous attacking option as the season has progressed, with this run even earning him a gallup to Canada's national team where he made two appearances. The 23-year-old has amassed 0.75 goal contributions per game and looks to carry this form into the weekend in a pivotal matchup with Minnesota that has major playoff implications.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Thommy - Scores two off bench Thommy scored two goals from four shots (three on goal) and completed three successful long bars in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.
Impact Thommy made an abbreviated appearance on Wednesday, coming off the bench for only the third time this season, and used his short time on the pitch wisely, scoring his sixth and seventh goal of the MLS season. The German looks to boost KC's small playoff chances with a crucial matchup against Minnesota at home this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Pulido - Scores two in win Pulido scored two goals from four shots (three on goal) and completed three successful dribbles in a 4-1 win against Colorado on Wednesday.
Impact Pulido has seemed to find his recent form as of late. After a run of games from the beginning of May to the end of July where he failed to score, and where he seemed to has lost his spot to William Agada, he has now scored four goals and assisted twice in five starts. Although conversations of a buy-out of his contract began amongst fans and media, Pulido has seemed to silence those thoughts as he pushes to try and rise into a still mathematically possible playoff spot.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting KC hammer Rapids, keep playoff hopes going Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each had a brace as Sporting Kansas City earned a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Kan...
SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sporting KC hammer Rapids, keep playoff hopes going Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each had a brace as Sporting Kansas City earned a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Kan...
SEPTEMBER 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Rapids not good enough on road trip to Sporting Kansas City The first three SKC goals came in some way off turnovers or mistakes by the Rapids.
SEPTEMBER 19 • DENVERPOST.COM
Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids | Double Brace! | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each score 2 goals, Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-1
Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each scored two goals to help Sporting Kansas City beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logan Ndenbe - Starting midweek Ndenbe (hamstring) is in the starting squad for Wednesday's meeting with Colorado Rapids.
Impact Ndenbe is expected to play a left-back role after being out for two weeks due to a muscular problem. This is only his second appearance of the season, and it's unclear if he'll last the full 90 minutes on the field.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Rapids could clinch playoff berth with win over Kansas City, help: "We want to really keep momentum going" For the first time since 2021, the Colorado Rapids are playing with a chance to clinch a playoff berth.
SEPTEMBER 18 • DENVERPOST.COM
Memo Rodriguez - Appears off bench Rodriguez recorded four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Rodriguez earned his second straight appearance off the bench against Seattle since his return from injury, having earned 33 minutes of play between the two appearances. He was decent in his time on the field Sunday, notching two chances created and four crosses. he will hope to get a start again soon, as he has started in 14 of his 21 appearances this campaign.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Leads team in crosses Russell recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Russell wasn't amazing Sunday but still managed to lead his team in crosses, whipping in six in the loss. This comes in as his second-highest amount in a match this season, having notched nine twice. However, he has now gone six appearances since his last goal contribution, with only seven in 25 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Leibold - Decent two-way contribution Leibold registered one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Leibold got it done on both sides of the ball Sunday despite the loss, notching one shot and five crosses in the attack to go along with four tackles and three interceptions in the defense. His five crosses mark a new season-high for crosses in a match, with his previous best of four coming April 28. He continues to be a regular starter, only missing the start in 21 of his 23 appearances and missing out completely on six matches.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Allows two against Seattle Melia recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Melia was far from his best Sunday, as the goalie would only stop two of the four shots he faced on net in the 2-0 loss. This is his second straight match without a clean sheet, still having three on the season. He will look to pick up his fourth when facing Colorado on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rapids bring win streak into match against Sporting Kansas City
The Colorado Rapids head into a matchup against Sporting Kansas City as winners of three games in a rowSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jacob Davis - Set for suspension return Davis has completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Colorado on Wednesday.
Impact Davis has been a regular on the right side of the defense for Kansas City, and he's expected to recover his starting role right away following a brief one-game absence. He's up to three goals, two assists, 23 chances created and 45 crosses in 24 appearances (22 starts) this season.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
