SPORTING KC NEWS

Johnny Russell - Scores, assists in draw Russell scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Russell scored his first goal since May 18 while also assisting Wednesday. He has earned a spot in the lineup in the last four matches, totaling one goal and one assist with 10 crosses (five accurate) and four chances created.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Mcintosh - Lets in two McIntosh registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact McIntosh recorded a season-high of saves, but still allowed two goals Wednesday. He's now conceded four goals in the last two matches with 11 saves in that span to up his average per game to 2.6. The keeper will face off against Austin FC on Saturday, who have scored 12 goals in the last five contests. McIntosh had only allowed one goal against the opponent during their last outing on June 11.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin, Sporting KC prepare for hot conditions Austin FC will look to their hot home pitch when they host road-challenged Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in a Western Conference match.

JULY 14, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Felipe Hernandez - Still dealing with injury Hernandez (hamstring) will not be available for Saturday's match against Austin.

Impact Hernandez has missed the last three matches with a hamstring injury. He has not been much of an option for the team this season, totaling only two starts in 11 appearances, with a goal in that span.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City looks to end road draw streak in game against Austin

Sporting Kansas City faces Austin after playing to a draw in three straight road games

JULY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake rally, salvage draw vs. Sporting Kansas City Real Salt Lake rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit to post a 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City in a match between two red-hot teams...

JULY 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Real Salt Lake rally, salvage draw vs. Sporting Kansas City Real Salt Lake rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit to post a 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City in a match between two red-hot teams...

JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nemanja Radoja - Starting Wednesday Radoja is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Radoja is back in the midfield after sitting out last match with a groin issue. He's totaled 14 tackles (10 won) and 11 clearances in the last 11 games played.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake aim to stay hot vs. Sporting KC Real Salt Lake will put a seven-match unbeaten streak on the line Wednesday when they visit Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City, Kan.

JULY 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Real Salt Lake aim to stay hot vs. Sporting KC Real Salt Lake will put a seven-match unbeaten streak on the line Wednesday when they visit Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City, Kan.

JULY 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Pulido leads Sporting Kansas City against Real Salt Lake

Alan Pulido leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after a two-goal showing against the Houston Dynamo

JULY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roger Espinoza - Subs in vs. Houston Espinoza made a block, two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Dynamo.

Impact Each of Espinoza's last nine league appearances have come off the bench and he hasn't started an MLS match since April. He's turned into a backup midfielder ever since Nemanja Radoja (hamstring) and Gadi Kinda returned to fitness.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Mcintosh - Concedes two goals to Houston McIntosh made four saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Dynamo.

Impact McIntosh was beaten by strikes from Ibrahim Aliyu and Ivan Franco on Saturday, with both scores coming during stoppage time of either half as Sporting had to settle for a draw. Up next for McIntosh is a midweek clash against fourth-placed RSL, which have scored 30 goals in 22 matches this season.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gadi Kinda - Another assist vs. Houston Kinda assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Dynamo.

Impact Kinda set up Alan Pulido's opener Saturday for his second assist in as many matches, and his fourth overall of the season. He's started just seven of Kansas City's 12 league games in midfield since returning from injury in April.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido - Scores brace against Houston Pulido took three shots and scored two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Dynamo. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Pulido continued his excellent form Saturday by netting the opener with a deft little chip over Steve Clark before slotting home a second from the penalty spot. He's scored nine goals from 23 shots (13 on target) across his last seven games, and his 10 goals overall this season brings him all the way up to joint-third in the MLS Golden Boot standings.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Duke - On bench against Houston Duke (head) was an unused substitute in Saturday's draw against the Dynamo.

Impact Duke returned to the squad Saturday from a head injury that had sidelined him for the last few weeks, but even when fit he hasn't featured in an MLS game since April. Jake Davis has mostly taken over the starting right-back spot while Graham Zusi (hamstring) remains injured.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aliyu, Franco rally Sporting KC to 2-2 draw with Dynamo

Ibrahim Aliyu and Iván Franco scored stoppage-time goals in each half for the Houston Dynamo to offset a two-goal effort from Sporting Kansas City’s red-hot Alan Pulido as the two...

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dynamo put stellar home record on the line vs. Sporting KC The Houston Dynamo will hope to parlay their solid play at home to break a two-match losing streak when they host long-time nemesis Sporting...

JULY 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sporting Kansas City plays the Houston Dynamo after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0, Sporting Kansas City visits the Houston Dynamo

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting KC brings back a familiar player. Here's when he'll be available for action Sporting adds to its stacked midfield by bringing back former designated player Felipe Gutierrez. Here’s when he’ll be available for action.

JULY 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Felipe Gutiérrez returns to Sporting Kansas City | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Felipe Gutiérrez is back for a second Sporting Kansas City run, as the club announced Thursday they have si...

JULY 6, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Midfielder Felipe Gutierrez returns to Sporting KC Sporting Kansas City announced the return of Chilean midfielder Felipe Gutierrez on Thursday.

JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Graham Zusi - Still out against Houston Zusi (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against the Dynamo, according to Kansas City's injury report for the match.

Impact Zusi has been out for more than a month now with this hamstring injury, and he's started just one of Sporting's last 14 games dating back to mid-April. Jake Davis has taken over at right-back in the meantime.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE