SPORTING KC NEWS

Johnny Russell - Quiet in loss against Chicago Russell had zero shots and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Chicago.

Impact Russell started for the first time since recovering from the hamstring issue that left him out for almost a month but still looked a gear behind here, not having many noteworthy contributions while he remained on the pitch. Still one of SKC's biggest hopes of offensive punch, the winger will try to keep getting closer to his ideal form and be one step forward during next Saturday's home clash against Vancouver.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Rosero - Available to return from suspension Rosero will be able to feature in next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Rosero missed Saturday's loss to Chicago while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he's likely to take back over from Robert Castellanos in the XI at center-back to face Vancouver at the weekend.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fire clip Sporting Kansas City, earn 300th all-time win Fabian Herbers scored early in the second half as the Chicago Fire defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan.

JUNE 25, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Fire clip Sporting Kansas City, earn 300th all-time win Fabian Herbers scored early in the second half as the Chicago Fire defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan.

JUNE 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Herbers, Brady power Fire to 1-0 victory over Sporting KC

Fabian Herbers scored in the second minute of the second half and Chris Brady made it stand up in the Chicago Fire’s 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City

JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gadi Kinda - Returns to bench Kinda (personal) is an option off the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Kinda is back on the bench after welcoming his first child earlier in the week. Traveling late and missing training means Kinda is an option off the bench, though he could be a second half option.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retired Sporting Kansas City star Matt Besler hosts 4th charity Wiffle Ball competition Matt Besler’s fourth annual charity game, supporting veterans and first responders, was a hit at George Toma Field in Kansas City on Friday.

JUNE 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fire, Sporting KC hungry for success at midway point Two clubs in nearly identical spots will square off Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan., with a chance to improve their standing.

JUNE 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Marinos Tzionis - Should be back for weekend Tzionis (not injury related) is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against the Fire, Chad Smith of the KC Soccer Journal reports.

Impact Tzionis missed Kansas City's last two games while away on national team duty, but he's expected to return to his club team for the Chicago match this weekend. He, Khiry Shelton or Johnny Russell will be expected to start on the right wing.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Ndenbe - Remains out against Chicago Ndenbe (hamstring) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Fire, according to Kansas City's injury report for the match.

Impact Ndenbe is set to miss a fourth consecutive game this weekend with a hamstring injury he suffered earlier this month. Tim Leibold should continue as the starting left-back in Ndenbe's absence.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulido and Sporting Kansas City host the Chicago Fire

Alan Pulido leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the Chicago Fire following a two-goal showing against the LA Galaxy

JUNE 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nemanja Radoja - Takes two shots in draw Radoja took two shots and made an interception in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Galaxy. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Radoja has now started nine consecutive league matches in KC's midfield trio since recovering from a quad injury in May, and he's tallied two shots in each of his last three games including Wednesday's draw with Los Angeles.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Takes two shots in draw Salloi took two shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Galaxy. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and he recorded a secon...

Impact Salloi has taken multiple shots in six of his last seven games over the last month, with 16 shots and 15 chances created overall from the left wing during that span.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Walter - Takes three shots in loss Walter took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against LAFC. He also made a block and won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Walter was briefly sidelined with a back injury at the end of May, which ended a 56-game streak of MLS starts dating back to September 2021, but he's since returned to the XI as an ever-present in Kansas City's midfield and put in a dangerous shift going forward Saturday despite his side's loss.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Mcintosh - Concedes two goals to LA McIntosh made zero saves and conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Galaxy.

Impact McIntosh was beaten by two admittedly excellent headers as his side settled for a draw on Wednesday -- one by Martin Caceres from well-worked set piece routine and the other by individual brilliance from Preston Judd and Riqui Puig. Next up at the weekend is a clash with the Fire, which have scored 24 goals in 18 matches this season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Thommy - Records assist against Los Angeles Thommy created four chances and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Galaxy. He also took five shots (one on target) and made three interceptions in the match.

Impact Thommy set up Alan Pulido's opening goal with a cross on Wednesday, and he tallied his fifth game this season with both multiple shots and multiple chances created as he returned to the midfield trio.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido - Scores brace against LA Pulido took six shots and scored two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance and created a chance in the match.

Impact Pulido remains on fire as he opened the scoring Wednesday with a header before salvaging a draw for his side in stoppage time by converting from the penalty spot. He's netted in each of his last four games, with six goals and one assist from 15 shots (nine on target) and six chances created overall in that span.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Rosero - Set for suspension Rosero had two shots (one on target) in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 23rd minute.

Impact Rosero will miss Saturday's game against the Chicago Fire as he will service a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He had just returned from a hamstring injury, totaling just four clearances and three interceptions in the last two contests. Robert Castellanos and Robert Voloder are the expected pair to line up in the backline for Kansas City Saturday.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans end home boycott as Galaxy settles with draw with Kansas City Martín Cáceres and Preston Judd scored as the Galaxy settled with a 2-2 draw with Sporting Kansas City in front of the largest home crowd in...

JUNE 22, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Alan Pulido's late PK gives Sporting KC draw with Galaxy Alan Pulido converted from the penalty spot in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to complete his second multi-goal performance i...

JUNE 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Alan Pulido's brace rescues red-hot Sporting KC at LA Galaxy  | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pulido rallies Sporting KC to 2-2 draw with Galaxy

Alan Pulido scored two goals, the second on a penalty kick in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, to rally Sporting Kansas City to a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy

JUNE 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andreu Fontas - Gets start Fontas is in the lineup for Wednesday's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Fontas is back in the lineup after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. He is averaging about 2.4 clearances per game with 21 in the last seven contests.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE