SPORTING KC NEWS

Roger Espinoza - Takes two shots in win Espinoza took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the...

Impact Espinoza was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday as his side earned an important win over Salt Lake. Next weekend he will face Vancouver, which are bottom in the Western Conference through four games this season.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Isimat-Mirin - Keeps clean sheet in win Isimat-Mirin made three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Isimat-Mirin defended well against Salt Lake as he kept his second clean sheet of the season on Saturday. He will be looking for another good result next weekend against bottom-of-the-Western Conference Vancouver, which have scored just two goals in four MLS matches.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Takes four shots against Salt Lake Salloi took four shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Salloi was back in the XI on Saturday after missing two games with a calf injury, and it was like he never left as he was a consistent threat going forward. He's averaging four shots per game in his three appearances this season, and he'll be looking for a second goal next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have conceded nine times in four MLS matches.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Keeps clean sheet against Salt Lake Melia made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Melia kept his second clean sheet of the season on Saturday, but he's conceded a combined eight goals in the three games so far that weren't clean sheets. He will be looking for another good performance next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have scored just two goals in four MLS matches.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Scores goal against Salt Lake Russell scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made two clearances, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Russell returned from an undisclosed injury Saturday and scored his first goal of the season with one of his four shots in the game. He and his side have started 2022 slowly so far, but he will hope this performance can kick start his campaign ahead of next weekend's clash against bottom-of-the-Western Conference Vancouver, which have already conceded nine goals in four MLS matches.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake loses for first time this season, falling to Sporting KC Johnny Russell scored the decisive goal as Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 27, 2022 • DESERET.COM

Sporting KC hands Real Salt Lake its first loss of the season Kansas City, Kan. • Johnny Russell scored the decisive goal as Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 win Saturday over Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 27, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Sporting Kansas City hand Real Salt Lake their first loss of the season in 1-0 win  ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Russell scores, Sporting KC beats Real Salt Lake 1-0

Johnny Russell scored a pivotal goal in Sporting Kansas City’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khiry Shelton - On bench Saturday Shelton (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Shelton picked up a calf injury but was able to train earlier in the week and is back in the starting XI. While Shelton isn't a consistent starting option it's a good sign that he is back in the starting XI. Shelton could come off the bench to replace the returning Johnny Russell.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Starts Saturday Salloi (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Salloi made a return to training earlier in the week and was always expected to start. It's a good sign that he was able to do so, and it should be expected that Salloi is a strong fantasy option once more.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Starting Saturday Russell (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Russell returned to training earlier in the week, so this return to the starting XI isn't unexpected. The forward likely won't have missed a beat, and should have no issues leading the line once more. Russell is a strong fantasy play, especially if he plays the full 90.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell: Once healthy, Sporting KC needs to 'start putting fear back into teams' Sporting KC has been through the ringer to start the 2022 MLS soccer season. They’re looking to find some consistency and stay afloat until...

MARCH 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jose Mauri - Out of favor at Kansas City Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes has announced that the club will be parting ways with Mauri.

Impact Mauri started eight games last season and came off the bench in the 2022 season opener, but he hasn't been selected for any match day squad since, and it seems unlikely that he will be included again. The 25-year-old has fallen out of favor in Kansas City and he will want to move on to a different club as soon as he can.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake on 1-game home losing streak

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake looking to end a one-game home losing streak

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting KC II's Benny Feilhaber: MLS NEXT Pro provides "real opportunities" on pro pathway ' MLSSoccer.com It’s a brand-new chapter for Benny Feilhaber in a brand-new league as the Sporting Kansas City legend embarks on his head coaching debut Sun...

MARCH 23, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Oriol Rosell - Not in training Rosell (hamstring) was not in training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Rosell has missed Kansas City's last three games with a hamstring injury, and there's still no word on when he'll be back. Felipe Hernandez will likely continue in midfield until either he or Gadi Kinda (knee) is fit enough to return to the pitch.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Khiry Shelton - Dealing with calf injury Shelton (calf) has returned training with Sporting KC, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Shelton has missed Kansas City's last two games with a calf injury, but he was back in training Tuesday and will be questionable to make his return against Real Salt Lake at the weekend.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Returns to training Salloi (undisclosed) returned to training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Salloi has missed Kansas City's last two games with an undisclosed injury, but he is back in training now and will likely be questionable for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Returns to training Russell (undisclosed) was back in training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Russell missed last weekend's defeat against Chicago with an undisclosed injury and Kansas City had to go for an unconventional 3-5-1-1 formation in absence of its entire starting front three. But Russell is back with the team and will likely be questionable for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Ndenbe - Called up to national team Ndenbe has been called up by the Belgian u-21 National Team for an upcoming European u-21 Championship qualifier on March 29.

Impact Ndenbe will miss Saturday's MLS clash against Real Salt Lake while on international duty. Ben Sweat will likely continue at left back for the game in his absence.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sweat - Logs four interceptions Sweat had one shot (off target), two crosses, two tackles and four interceptions in the 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Impact Though his playing time has been limited lately, Sweat decided he would make the most of his opportunities. This match saw marked improvement in almost every statistical category for the defender. If he continues to play this well, he may see his playing time increase against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Zusi - Launches in six crosses Zusi had one shot (not on goal), six crosses, one interception, one foul and sustained four fouls in the 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Impact Zusi tried his best to find another goal, but Chicago were too effective offensively. The defender is always good for multiple crosses, but his defense has suffered recently. Hopefully he can come with more aggression in the next match against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Walter - Fires in five crosses Walter had one shot (not on goal), five crosses, two tackles, three interceptions and two fouls in the 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Impact After going down early, Walter and the rest of his squad did everything they could to try and equalize. The midfielder is always an aggressive crosser, but unfortunately nothing came out of it in this appearance. Maybe he will have more luck in the next match against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE