SPORTING KC NEWS

Gadi Kinda - Ruled out Kinda (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Seattle, according to the Kansas City injury report.

Impact Kinda is out for Saturday's clash as he still looks for his season debut. The midfielder is recovering from a knee injury and would need to make a return to team training before he is an option for any sort of starting role.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero scores 18 as Magic beat struggling Wizards 122-112

Rookie Pablo Banchero had 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 122-112

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marinos Tzionis - Called up to national team Tzionis has been called up by the Cyprus National Team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers on March 25 and 28.

Impact Tzionis will miss Saturday's MLS clash against the Sounders while he's away on international duty, and he may be questionable for the Union game on April 1 as well. He's appeared in all four of Kansas City's league matches so far, with one start on the right wing while Johnny Russell (hamstring) and Khiry Shelton were injured.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Training with team Russell (hamstring) returned to training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.

Impact Russell injured his hamstring in Kansas City's final preseason game in February, but he's returned to the squad in training now and could be available to make his campaign debut against the Sounders on Saturday. Khiry Shelton has filled in on the right wing while Russell's been out.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Zusi - Creates three chances in loss Zusi created three chances and won five of five tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas. He also made a block, two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Zusi played well on both sides of the ball despite his side's loss to Dallas on Saturday. He's created seven chances from right-back this season, but SKC has scored just one goal as a team through four games in MLS.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Agada - Takes five shots against Dallas Agada took five shots (one on target) and made a block and an interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Agada remained very active up front on Saturday and he's now taken 10 shots across his last two appearances, but Kansas City as a team has only scored one goal through four MLS games this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Pulskamp - Concedes two goals to Dallas Pulskamp made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Pulskamp was beaten by second half strikes from Alan Velasco and Jesus Ferreira as his side squandered a halftime lead and remain winless through four games this season. It won't get any easier for Pulskamp next weekend against the Sounders, which have scored six goals in MLS.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Scores goal against Dallas Salloi took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Salloi pounced on a loose ball and struck from outside the box to score his side's first goal of the season on Saturday. At the moment, he's tied for third in MLS with 17 shots, eight of which have been on target (second in the league).

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira's late goal lifts Dallas over Sporting KC 2-1

Alan Velasco scored early in the second half, Jesús Ferreira found the net late and FC Dallas pulled out a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Jesús Ferreira gives FC Dallas the win over Sporting Kansas City! | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Silver lining for goal-starved Sporting KC? They've played some lockdown defense so far Sporting KC hasn’t scored through three games ... but the good news is that their defense has been airtight.

MARCH 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sporting Kansas City brings shutout streak into matchup against Dallas

Sporting Kansas City heads into a matchup against Dallas after notching two straight shutout wins

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Leibold - Status uncertain for weekend Leibold is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury in Kansas City's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Dallas.

Impact Leibold just made his first MLS start last weekend but Sporting KC manager told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star Thursday that he picked up a cramp at the end of that game that has put his availability for Saturday's game in question. Vermes wants to be cautious with his winter signing from Germany, and Ben Sweat could return to start at left-back against Dallas if Leibold isn't fit enough.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido - Aiming for Seattle return Pulido (knee) is a doubt to be able to feature against FC Dallas on Saturday, but is a more realistic option for next weekend's Sounders match, Kansas City manager Peter Vermes tol...

Impact Pulido has been training with Sporting KC for over a week now and is nearing a return to action for the first time since 2021 after recovering from a knee injury. Vermes says he's unlikely to make the squad for Saturday, but is aiming towards seeing some action against Seattle next weekend.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Still without clear return date Melia (hamstring) has not been included in a match day squad this season, despite being taken off Kansas City's injury report.

Impact Melia hasn't featured for Sporting KC since last July, when he initially suffered a hamstring injury and was replaced by John Pulskamp in goal. There hasn't been much information about Melia since then, and it remains unclear when Melia will be able to return to the squad or whether he will reclaim the starting job once he does come back.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radoja - Subs on against Los Angeles Radoja played the final 25 minutes or so of Saturday's match against the Galaxy, winning one of one tackles in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Radoja made his MLS debut for Kansas City on Saturday after recovering from an undisclosed injury that had ruled him out of the first two games of the season. He will aim to break into the starting lineup, likely at the potential expense of Roger Espinoza in midfield, as he continues getting back to full fitness.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Walter - Takes three shots in draw Walter took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Galaxy. He also made a block, a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two...

Impact Walter had another excellent game on both sides of the ball against Los Angeles on Saturday, but Sporting KC is still yet to find the back of the net as a team through three games this season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Leibold - Creates two chances in start Leibold took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Leibold started his first MLS game at left-back since his January transfer from Hamberger SV, and he could very well take over from Ben Sweat as the regular in the XI moving forward.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Training individually Russell (hamstring) was able to do some individual work with a ball in training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, The Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry reports.

Impact Russell has been out since just before the season opened in late February with a hamstring injury, but he's beginning to make his way back into the squad.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Ndenbe - Running in training Ndenbe (hamstring) was seen running during Tuesday's training session with Sporting KC, according to Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.

Impact Ndenbe is yet to feature this season as he's been dealing with a hamstring injury. He is making progress with his recovery but is still unlikely to be ready by Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, with Ben Sweat or new signing Tim Leibold the starting options at left-back in his absence.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Agada - Excellent attacking threat Agada recorded five shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Agada had a limited impact in his first two appearances of the season, but he was impressive here and posted a season-high five shots. He's been a regular starter for Sporting KC this season and should continue to operate as the starting striker when SKC takes on FC Dallas on Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Attempts five shots Saturday Salloi recorded five shots (three on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Salloi was a constant threat on the wing for the Galaxy and was putting the ball on the box constantly, though he also managed to end with a season-high five shots. Salloi has yet to score this season, but the fact that he's scored 14 shots already suggests he should be able to find the back of the net sooner than later.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Thommy - Loaded stat line in draw Thommy generated eight shots (four on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Thommy couldn't find the back of the net, but he posted an excellent stat line across the board. He's yet to record a goal or assist, but he has been racking up offensive stats left and right. Across his first three appearances of the season, Thommy has 17 shots (10 on target), 11 chances created and 27 crosses (seven accurate).

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Pulskamp - Makes two saves in draw Pulskamp registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Pulskamp was solid when called upon and did a good job keeping the clean sheet, but he wasn't heavily tested during the match. He has two clean sheet, one goal conceded and nine saves in three appearances so far.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE