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Felipe Hernandez - Assists teammate in loss Hernandez had one assist, two crosses, one corner, three tackles, two interceptions, one foul, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 3-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City on...

Impact It took 56 minutes before Hernandez found Roger Espinoza for his side's only goal of the match. The midfielder is not seen as a dangerous offensive threat, but his defense remains consistent. Maybe this is a new aspect of his game that he will be improving on in the next match against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Espinoza - Scores once in loss Espinoza had one goal on two shots (one off target), one tackle, two interceptions, two fouls and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Impact Though his side struggled most of the match, Espinoza was the only source of hope, scoring his squad's only goal with an assist from Felipe Hernandez. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season, and his is more renowned for his defensive play. Hopefully he can bring a strong effort at both ends of the pitch against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Concedes three goals Melia had no saves and conceded three goals in the 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Impact Chicago were way too much for Melia to handle, as he was unable to stop annoy of their shots on goal. One of the three was a penalty, but the other two came during live play. The keeper has been struggling lately, conceding more goals than he has saved this season. He will need to focus if he wants to make a difference against Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marinos Tzionis - Called up to national team Tzionis has been called up by the Cyprus National Team for UEFA Nations League matches on March 24 and 29.

Impact Tzionis has appeared in all four of Kansas City's MLS matches so far this season with one start on the left wing, but he is set to miss next weekend's clash against Real Salt Lake while on international duty.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire stay unbeaten with a 3-1 win against Sporting KC behind Kacper Przybyłko's 2 goals — and Xherdan Shaquri's 1st with the club Chicago Fire stayed unbeaten with a 3-1 win against Sporting KC behind Kacper Przybyłko’s 2 goals — and Xherdan Shaquri’s 1st in MLS.

MARCH 20, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Przybylko's 2 goals to propel Fire past Sporting KC 3-1

Kacper Przybylko scored two goals and the Chicago Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Chicago Fire FC 3, Sporting Kansas City 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Kacper Przybylko stole the spotlight from teammate Xherdan Shaqiri's first MLS goal with a brace for his new club as Chicago Fire FC defeate...

MARCH 20, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Felipe Hernandez - Starting Saturday Hernandez (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Hernandez is starting Saturday, as expected after returning to training during the week. The midfielder doesn't tend to be a major fantasy option, though it's a relief for Kansas City that he was able to make the quick turn around.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire take shutout streak into matchup against Sporting Kansas City

The Chicago Fire come into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after recording three straight shutout wins

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Graham Zusi - Takes shot in loss Zusi took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Rapids. He also made two clearances and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Zusi was solid on both sides of the ball Saturday, but he couldn't inspire his team to a result over Colorado. Next weekend he will face Chicago.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Takes three shots against Colorado Russell took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Rapids.

Impact Russell was active in attack once again on Saturday, but he is still searching for his first goal of the season -- he did get his first shot on target in this game. It might not get any easier next weekend against the Fire, which are still yet to concede a goal through three MLS matches.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Concedes two goals against Colorado Melia made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Rapids.

Impact Melia was beaten by strikes from Diego Rubio and Mark-Anthony Kaye on Saturday as his side suffered another disappointing result against the top team in the Western Conference in 2021. He will want to bounce back next weekend against the Fire, which have scored two goals in three MLS matches so far this season.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Hernandez - Comes off injured against Colorado Hernandez was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against the Rapids in the 28th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Details about Hernandez's potential injury are yet to emerge, but with Gadi Kinda (knee) and Oriol Rosell (hamstring) already injured in midfield, he will hope it isn't serious. Cameron Duke could fill in for him against Chicago next weekend if necessary.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rubio, Kaye each score to help Rapids beat Sporting KC 2-0

Diego Rubio and Mark Anthony Kaye each scored a goal to help the Colorado Rapids beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Colorado Rapids 2, Sporting Kansas City 0 ' MLSSoccer.com Diego Rubio scored his second goal of the season midway through the first half, Mark-Anthony Kaye added his first early in the second and th...

MARCH 13, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting Kansas City plays the Colorado Rapids after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Houston Dynamo 1-0, Sporting Kansas City visits the Colorado Rapids

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carson makes rare CL appearance as Man City reaches quarters

Manchester City reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, just as expected

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remi Walter - Scores goal during start Walter scored one goal across 90 minutes during a 1-0 win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Walter equaled his 2021 MLS goal tally. Despite not being a frequent goal scorer, he is providing enough to log starts regularly. Walter and Roger Espinoza remain two of Sporting Kansas City's three primary central midfielders. Others will compete to be the third option.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreu Fontas - Records five clearances Fontas logged five clearances during a 1-0 win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Fontas logged Sporting Kansas City's best clearance tally Saturday. But considering he averaged 3.7 clearances across the 2021 MLS regular season, fantasy managers should expect him to frequently record great tallies concerning that defense-based statistical category.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Three shots on goal Salloi logged three on-goal shots during a win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Salloi's most recent on-goal shot tally indicates how great his upside remains. Despite not scoring a goal, fantasy managers still benefited from the overall statistical output he provided.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Creates four chances Russell created four chances during a 1-0 win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Russell logged more created chances than any of his teammates recorded Saturday. His most recent stat line indicates he will contribute to many goal-scoring opportunities, as the winger did across 2021. Russell created 44 chances during that year's MLS regular season.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Zusi - Good defensively during start Zusi won two tackles and logged two interceptions across 90 minutes during a 1-0 win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Zusi logged more won tackles and interceptions than any of his teammates recorded Saturday. Like during 2021, he will be crucial to Sporting Kansas City's defense-based success this year. Zusi is one of two full backs the KC team plans using consistently.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Redeems himself Saturday Melia maintained the clean sheet during a 1-0 win Saturday versus Houston.

Impact Despite conceding three goals to Atlanta United during his previous Feb. 27 start, Melia's most recent stat line indicates how valuable he could be for fantasy managers needing capable goalkeepers.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE