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Tim Melia - Concedes goal against San Jose Melia made four saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes.

Impact Melia was beaten by a Jackson Yueill header at the start of the second half of Sunday's game as his side split the points against San Jose. He will be looking to keep his fifth clean sheet of the season next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have scored 13 goals in 12 MLS matches, the joint-worst record in the Western Conference.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Duke - Records assist against San Jose Duke took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes. He also won one of two tackles, and he created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Duke set up Johnny Russell's strike right before halftime on Sunday for his second assist of the season. He has been in Sporting KC's starting lineup in five MLS games so far in 2022 and he's played in four different positions. His versatility could see him back in the XI next weekend against Vancouver.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Scores goal against San Jose Russell took three shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Russell filled in at center forward Sunday with Daniel Salloi (suspension), Khiry Shelton (hamstring), Osvaldo Cisneros (hamstring) and Nikola Vujnovic (undisclosed) all out for Kansas City, but he did well and scored his third goal in his last five games. Still, he will want to return to the wing for next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps -- which have conceded 23 times in 12 MLS matches this season -- if possible.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yueill's goal helps Earthquakes net 1-1 tie with Sporting KC

Jackson Yueill scored one minute into the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: San Jose Earthquakes 1, Sporting Kansas City 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Johnny Russell scored his fourth goal of the campaign just before halftime and Sporting Kansas City held on for just their second away point...

MAY 23, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting KC scores at end of 1st half, host Quakes score equalizer very early in 2nd Sporting plays to a tie in San Jose as Johnny Russell puts KC on the board first.

MAY 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Salloi and Sporting Kansas City visit the San Jose Earthquakes

Daniel Salloi leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

We now know when 2026 World Cup sites will be announced. Kansas City awaits good news June 16 is the World Cup game site selection date, and KC remains squarely in the mix.

MAY 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nicolas Isimat-Mirin - Doubtful against San Jose Isimat-Mirin (face) is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash against the Earthquakes, but he is unlikely to be fit in time according to Kansas City manager Peter Vermes.

Impact Isimat-Mirin has missed almost a full month since suffering a broken cheek bone and a concussion in a head collision in late April, but he is getting closer to making his return, even if Sunday's game likely comes too early for him.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salloi propels Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Colorado Daniel Salloi scored two goals to spark Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

MAY 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Watch as four red cards are issued after 90th minute of Sporting KC's win over Rapids This was only the third time in Major League Soccer history that a game ended with 18 players on the pitch.

MAY 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sporting KC "show grit and character" as Daniel Salloi stalls slump ' MLSSoccer.com They aren’t out of the woods just yet, but Sporting Kansas City took a step in the right direction Wednesday evening – thanks, in large part...

MAY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tim Melia - Three saves for win Melia made three saves and one clearance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Melia made three saves during Wednesday's win, bouncing back after an awful showing against Portland last time out. The keeper has been decent so far in 2022, with four clean sheets from his first 13 matches. Melia will be looking to keep this good form going against San Jose on Sunday.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oriol Rosell - Assists in win Rosell provided one assist on one chance created during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Rosell provided his first assist of the season, and his first since MLS assist since 2018 during Wednesday's win. Calling the midfielder defensively-minded may be an understatement, he hardly ever pushes forward. Rosell will hope to keep this shock offense going against San Jose on Sunday, though fantasy managers shouldn't trust this rare assist.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Scores brace, sent off against Colorado Salloi scored two goals and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against the Rapids. He also received a straight red card during stoppage time after a foul on Diego Rubio.

Impact Salloi carried his side to victory on Wednesday as he scored his third and fourth goals of the season, but he will now be suspended for one game at the very least following his violent kick on Rubio near the end of the game, which set off a small skirmish that resulted in two more direct sending-offs. Sporting KC is undergoing a bit of an injury crisis along the front line at the moment as well, so the lineup for Sunday's clash against the Earthquakes could look very unique.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreu Fontas - Sent off against Colorado Fontas received a straight red card during stoppage time of Wednesday's victory against the Rapids. He made four clearances, a block and won one of two tackles in the match before...

Impact Fontas returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time in just over a month, but he will now be suspended for (at least) one match for his part in what was a wild and unruly finish in Kansas City. Robert Voloder should return from a suspension of his own to take his place in central defense.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vujnovic - Comes off injured against Colorado Vujnovic was subbed out of Wednesday's defeat against the Rapids in the 34th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He created a chance in the match before being taken off.

Impact Vujnovic started Wednesday's game in place of the injured Khiry Shelton (hamstring), but then he came off injured himself in just the first half. Marinos Tzionis subbed in for him against Colorado, and he could continue as the emergency center forward against the Earthquakes on Sunday if necessary.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FOUR red cards during injury time in MLS match between Sporting KC and Colorado Auston Trusty, Lucas Esteves, Andreu Fontàs and Dániel Sallói were all sent off during injury time in the MLS match between Sporting KC and...

MAY 19, 2022 • SKY.COM

WATCH: Daniel Salloi's brace snaps Sporting KC's rut in heated win vs. Colorado Rapids ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Salloi propels Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Colorado

Daniel Salloi scored two goals to spark Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Sporting Kansas City 2, Colorado Rapids 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Daniel Salloi and Lucas Esteves got their respective teams on the board before halftime, and then Salloi scored the decisive goal to deliver...

MAY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Daniel Salloi, Sporting Kansas City - 50th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: Daniel Salloi slices and dices Colorado defense for Sporting KC opener ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM