Impact Leibold made his first appearance Saturday since suffering a hamstring injury in mid-March, and he was fit enough to start ahead of Logan Ndenbe at left-back though he was hooked at halftime.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Tim Leibold - Plays first half in loss Leibold took a shot and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Graham Zusi - Four clearances in return to XI Zusi made four clearances, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City.
Impact Zusi made his first league start since mid-April Saturday after recovering from a muscular injury, but he couldn't slow down the St. Louis attack as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Salloi - Takes two shots against St. Louis Salloi took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City SC. He also made a block in the match.
Impact Salloi was active from the left wing Saturday but he could not get past an inspired Roman Burki in goal as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Pulido - Creates three chances in loss Pulido took three shots (two on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City.
Impact Pulido was active up front Saturday but he could not get past an inspired Roman Burki in goal as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Takes three shots vs. STL Russell took three shots (two on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made a clearance and won two of two tackles in the match...
Impact Russell was active from the right wing Saturday but he could not get past an inspired Roman Burki in goal as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kendall Mcintosh - Concedes four goals to St. Louis McIntosh made two saves but conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Impact McIntosh didn't have the best game as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby thanks to strikes from Eduard Lowen, Indiana Vassilev and Nicholas Gioacchini. He and John Pulskamp might rotate a bit in place of the injured Tim Melia (quadriceps) in goal.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis City SC, Sporting KC battle for state bragging rights St.
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Khiry Shelton - Ruled out for weekend Shelton (groin) will not be available to face St. Louis City in the I-70 derby on Saturday, according to Kansas City's injury report.
Impact Shelton is set to miss a third straight game Saturday after suffering a groin injury in the U.S. Open Cup a few weeks ago.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Melia - Out again vs. STL Melia (quadriceps) will remain sidelined for the first iteration of the I-70 derby against St. Louis City at the weekend, according to Kansas City's injury report for the match.
Impact Melia will miss a second straight game Saturday after injuring his quad against Minnesota United last weekend. Kendall McIntosh seems to be the preferred option to replace him in goal at the moment ahead of John Pulskamp.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City vs. St. Louis: Latest chapter of towns' sports rivalry kicks off Saturday Kansas City and St. Louis are about to revisit a fairly fierce regional rivalry ... this time, for the first time, on a Major League Soccer...
MAY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Saint Louis City SC hosts Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action
Saint Louis City SC and Sporting Kansas City meet in Western Conference playMAY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Graham Zusi - Creates chance in draw Zusi subbed into Wednesday's match against LAFC in the 60th minute, making three clearances and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.
Impact Zusi made his first appearance of significant playing time Wednesday since recovering from a muscular injury that ruled him out of two games in late April. He's likely to take back over from Jake Davis as KC's starting right-back sooner rather than later.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Radoja - Wins three tackles in draw Radoja made a clearance, an interception and won three of four tackles in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against LAFC.
Impact Radoja has now started back-to-back games in KC's midfield after recovering from a quad injury, and he put in more of a defensive shift Wednesday to help his side earn a draw against LAFC.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kendall Mcintosh - Concedes goal to LAFC McIntosh made six saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against LAFC.
Impact McIntosh was beaten by an early Denis Bouanga strike on Wednesday, but he did well from then on to earn a draw against the CONCACAF Champions League finalists. He could get another start in the I-70 derby against St. Louis City at the weekend if Tim Melia (quadriceps) isn't fit enough to play.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter - Records assist against LAFC Walter took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Walter set up Johnny Russell's equalizer Wednesday for his second assist in as many games this week, which is already a new personal record for the midfielder across an entire MLS campaign.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Russell - Scores goal against LAFC Russell scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against LAFC. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Russell notched his second goal of the season Wednesday by nutmegging opposing goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic for the equalizer. He's tallied a goal and an assist from three shots and five chances created on the right wing during KC's recent three-game unbeaten streak.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell helps Sporting KC earn 1-1 draw with LAFC
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Tim Leibold - Starts on bench Leibold will be available off the bench for Wednesday's game against LAFC.
Impact Leibold has not stepped foot on the pitch since March 12 after suffering a hamstring injury. He only started once in three matches, leaving him as a bench option for the team at the moment
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
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MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nemanja Radoja - Creates two chances vs. Minnesota Radoja created two chances before getting hooked just after the hour mark of Saturday's 3-0 victory against Minnesota United.
Impact Radoja returned to the XI Saturday in what was his first MLS appearance since suffering a quad injury in early April. He and Gadi Kinda appear to be competing for the starting spot in midfield alongside Erik Thommy and Remi Walter while they continue building up fitness in their return from injuries.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Davis - Wins three tackles in win Davis took a shot, made two interceptions and won three of seven tackles in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Minnesota United.
Impact Davis has started three consecutive league games at right-back, and he played well Saturday especially as Kansas City won its second match in a row. But Graham Zusi is returning from injury and is likely to take back the starting spot from Davis soon enough.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andreu Fontas - Keeps clean sheet in win Fontas made three clearances, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Minnesota United.
Impact Fontas and Kansas City have suddenly won two games in a row following this shut out victory against Minnesota at the weekend.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kendall Mcintosh - Subs on against Minnesota McIntosh subbed into Saturday's match against Minnesota United in the 69th minute, making a save and conceding no goals in the 3-0 victory.
Impact McIntosh replaced an injured Tim Melia (quadriceps) on Saturday and finished out his side's clean sheet in the win. He or John Pulskamp will start in goal Wednesday against LAFC while Melia undergoes a medical scan.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
