Sporting KC Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Erik Thommy - Logs assist in loss Thommy made an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances and made three tackles (two won) during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Colorado.

Impact Thommy wasn't brilliant as usual but still had some nice plays, including the assist for Johnny Russell to open the scoring in the 48th minute. That's now four goals and three assists over 19 starts for the playmaker, who's on pace to set career highs in both categories this season.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Scores in loss Russell scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made five tackles (two won) during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Colorado.

Impact Russell had another appearance on the scoresheet, this time using a one-timed finish to open the scoring with just three minutes into the second frame. With four goals, three assists and his usual statistical input across the board, the winger is enjoying another productive campaign with SKC.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Allows two in loss Melia made three saves and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Melia looked on his way to a clean sheet until midway through the second frame, but then he was slow to react and save a header on the opposition's first goal. To make things even worse, the goalkeeper saw Djordje Mihailovic convert a penalty kick to seal Colorado's comeback deep into stoppage time. Melia, who was coming off a clean sheet but allowed eight goals over the two contests prior to that, will try to bounce back during Sunday's clash against Dallas.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

SKC hope recent home trend continues vs. FC Dallas Sporting Kansas City has struggled this season, but their recent home success could be a good sign ahead of their match Sunday against visit...

JULY 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dany Rosero - Questionable to face Dallas Rosero (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's match against Dallas.

Impact Rosero is back on the injury list for the third time this campaign, having been affected by a hamstring issue this time around. He is a regular starter when fit, so this could be a crucial loss. That said, if he is left out, Andreu Fontas or Robert Castellanos (ankle) are his likely replacements.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radoja - Dealing with foot issues Radoja (foot) is questionable for Sunday's match against Dallas.

Impact Radoja could be a major loss for the club if he cannot compete due to his injuries, with the midfielder only having missed one start all season. He will likely face a late fitness test to decide his availability, possibly getting the start if he passes. However, if he is on the bench or out, Memo Rodriguez is his probable replacement.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Dallas in conference matchup

Sporting Kansas City plays Dallas in a conference matchup

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City | Full Match Highlights

JULY 5 • YOUTUBE

Daniel Salloi - On bench at Colorado Salloi (ankle) is on the bench for Thursday's meeting with Colorado Rapids.

Impact Salloi returns to contention after a four-game absence, but it remains to be seen how many minutes he's available for. The forward has produced two goals and two assists in 17 matches played over the current campaign. He should be a viable alternative to Thursday's starter Marinos Tzionis on the left wing.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Castellanos - Questionable to face Colorado Castellanos (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Colorado.

Impact Castellanos will likely be a game-time call for Thursday's game, though the fact that he was able to train Wednesday was certainly a step in the right direction. The defender has made just six appearances in 2024, so his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high even if available.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Walter - Questionable to play Thursday Walter (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Colorado.

Impact Walter has been featuring in training this week, and while the questionable tag doesn't clarify much regarding his availability, it seems he'll be fit enough to, at least, make the bench Thursday. He's started in all but one of his nine appearances this season.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

SKC hope to end road win drought vs. Rapids Expect a blowout when the Colorado Rapids play host to Sporting Kansas City on Thursday in Commerce City, Colo.And that has nothing to do wi...

JULY 4 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Daniel Salloi - Expected to play Salloi (ankle) is expected to play during Thursday's trip to Colorado, according to manager Peter Vermes.

Impact Salloi is working his way back from an ankle injury and has been training throughout the week. The forward is now expected to make a full return ahead of Thursday's match. Whether he's fit enough to start is unclear, but the fact he should be fit enough for the first team is a good sign.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Castellanos - On grass ahead of Thursday Castellanos (ankle) is back in training Wednesday ahead of Thursday's trip to Colorado, reports Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Castellanos had to miss last match with an ankle injury. The good news is it does not look like its anything serious and he was back in training Wednesday. This puts him in a good position to return to the starting XI for Kansas City, competing with both Andreu Fontas and Robert Voloder for the starting center back role.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Salloi - Features in training Salloi (ankle) was able to train Wednesday ahead of Thursday's trip to Colorado, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Salloi was back in training as he status for Thursday's match looks to still be questionable after missing the last four games with an ankle injury. Once fit, the winger will start on the bench until he is back to full fitness, with Stephen Afrifa keeping the starting XI spot for the time being.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Walter - Trains ahead of Thursday Walter (knee) was able to train Wednesday ahead of Thursday's trip to Colorado, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Walter is still keeping up with his training following his knee injury. He was questionable for the the Austin clash, but was not fit to be an option. This means that the midfielder has a better chance to get the call Thursday after missing the last two months of action.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City looks to end road losing streak in game against the Colorado Rapids

Sporting Kansas City hits the road against the Colorado Rapids looking to stop a seven-game road losing streak

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kayden Pierre - Provides assist in win Pierre assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Pierre notched his first assist of the season in the 26th minute as he helped open up the scoring. The full-back appeared in the starting XI despite suffering a hand injury in the previous match that forced him to leave the contest.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Provides assist in win Russell assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Russell notched his third assist of the season in the 69th minute as he helped extend the lead. The forward has now matched last season's assist total despite having played 10 less games.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Leibold - Scores in win Leibold scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Leibold returned to the starting XI after missing the previous three games with an undisclosed injury. He had a positive impact on the contest as he notched his first goal of the season in the 26th minute which opened up the scoring.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Afrifa - Scores in win Afrifa scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Afrifa notched his third goal of the season in the 69th minute as he extended the lead for his side. The forward has been on a hot streak lately, scoring in three out of the last four games despite only being a starter in two of those games.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Secures clean sheet in win Melia made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Melia faced little pressure as he didn't record a save while obtaining his second clean sheet of the season. Next, he'll face off against Colorado, a team with 38 goals in 21 games.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City vs. Austin FC | Full Match Highlights

JUNE 30 • YOUTUBE

Sporting KC blank Austin FC, halt three-game skid Tim Leibold notched a first-half goal and Stephen Afrifa tallied one in the second half as Sporting Kansas City ended a three-game losing st...

JUNE 30 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Leibold, Afrifa score to lift Sporting KC to a 2-0 victory over Austin FC

Tim Leibold and Stephen Afrifa scored goals and Sporting Kansas City held Austin FC without a shot on goal in a 2-0 victory

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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