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Alan Pulido - On bench Saturday Pulido (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Pulido is back from injury and on the bench Saturday after more than a month out because of a hamstring injury. It's unclear where he's at fitness wise, but he'll undoubtedly make an appearance off the bench in the first round of the playoffs, especially if SKC need a goal late.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell: Going home "not an option" for Sporting KC against Vancouver ' MLSSoccer.com Momentum is everything in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are carrying plenty of it into 2021's version.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Footnotes: Six great matchups are on tap as Cup playoffs begin this weekend

The MLS Cup playoffs kick off this weekend, and Doug McIntyre is here to break down all six first-round series.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Sporting KC's hunt for another MLS Cup begins Saturday. First up is hot-red Vancouver Sporting KC begins its quest for a third MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls in rivalry to open MLS playoffs

The MLS Cup playoffs open Saturday after a break for international play

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alan Pulido - Returns to training Pulido (hamstring) has returned to training with Sporting KC this week, according to Fox 4 Kansas City.

Impact Pulido has missed the last six matches while recovering from surgery for a hamstring injury he suffered in mid-September, but he's back in team practices and might be fit enough to return in the playoffs. Khiry Shelton would likely continue at center forward Saturday against Vancouver if Pulido isn't quite ready to play.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andreu Fontas is perfect for Sporting KC. How his career season is proving that's true Sporting Kansas City’s Andreu Fontas is a favorite for the MLS Defender of the Year award. Read why Kansas City’s style of play has a lot to...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sporting KC legend and Kansas City native Matt Besler retires from professional soccer Matt Besler, who spent 12 years with his hometown club, Sporting KC, but had moved on to play for the MLS club in Austin, announced his reti...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Former US defender Besler retires after 13 years in MLS

Former U.S. men’s national team defender Matt Besler announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Soccer

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SportsBeat KC: About the no-call in Sporting's game that made Peter Vermes apoplectic An uncalled handball in the box hurt Sporting Kansas City, changing the MLS playoff picture and sending coach Peter Vermes into a tizzy duri...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

"We'll beat Sporting Kansas City": Confident Whitecaps savor "miracle" playoff place ' MLSSoccer.com Maybe it was the post-match champagne or genuine giddiness from rising from last place in the Western Conference in early August to booking...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Khiry Shelton - Takes two shots in loss Shelton took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Shelton was active in attack on Sunday, but his side fell to Salt Lake and missed out on the top seed in the Western Conference. With just three goals and two assists this season, Shelton is the quietest player among Kansas City's front three. But he has proven to be a solid and flexible option as his side heads into the playoff matchup against No. 6 seed Vancouver.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Espinoza - Creates two chances in loss Espinoza won four of five tackles and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made a block and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Espinoza was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday, even as his side lost to Salt Lake and missed out on the top seed in the Western Conference. He will be facing the Whitecaps in the first round of the playoffs, which are the No. 6 seed.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Takes six shots in loss Salloi took six shots (two on target) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Salloi was an attacking threat on Sunday but he wasn't able to break through into Salt Lake's goal. He finishes the regular season with 16 goals and seven assists, his best year in MLS so far, and he will be looking for more in the playoffs against No. 6 seed Vancouver, which conceded 45 times in 34 matches.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Concedes goal against Salt Lake Melia made two saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Melia was beaten by a late Damir Kreilach strike on Sunday as his side was defeated by a team that ultimately had much more at stake on Decision Day. Kansas City is the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, and will be taking on the No. 6 Whitecaps, which scored 45 goals in the regular season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vermes blasts MLS officiating, rips no-call in Sporting KC game as 'black mark' on MLS Sporting KC coach Peter Vermes was livid following Sunday night’s 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. With playoff seeding at stake, KC was denied a...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

The MLS postseason comes into focus after Decision Day

Major League Soccer’s Decision Day solidified the playoffs and the Golden Boot race

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake beats Sporting KC 1-0, clinches playoff berth

Damir Kreilach scored in stoppage time to put Real Salt Lake over Sporting Kansas City 1-0 and clinch a playoff berth on Sunday

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Sporting Kansas City 0, Real Salt Lake 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Damir Kreilach’s goal deep in second half stoppage time lifted Real Salt Lake to a dramatic 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, securing RSL’...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Khiry Shelton - Questionable against Salt Lake Shelton is listed as questionable with a lower body injury for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Shelton has picked up a knock and will be a game time decision on Sunday. With Alan Pulido (knee), Johnny Russell (lower body) and Gadi Kinda (lower body) also questionable, it is unclear what Kansas City's forward line will look like.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Questionable against Salt Lake Russell is listed as questionable with a lower body injury for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Russell has picked up a knock and will be a game time decision on Sunday. With Alan Pulido (knee), Khiry Shelton (lower body) and Gadi Kinda (lower body) also questionable, it is unclear what Kansas City's forward line will look like.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilie Sanchez - Questionable against Salt Lake Sanchez is listed as questionable with a lower body injury for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Sanchez has picked up a knock and will be a game time decision on Sunday. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin could fill in for him in central defense if necessary.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Zusi - Questionable against Salt Lake Zusi is listed as questionable with a lower body injury for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Zusi has picked up a knock and will be a game time decision on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

KC Replay: Chiefs make headlines, Sporting KC loses twice and NWSL team is now Current KC’s sports week delivered headlines that included the Chiefs winning and reshaping their roster at the NFL trade deadline, a pair of losses...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM