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PHOTOS: Austin FC fans celebrate team's win over Sporting Kansas City Club defeats Sporting KC 3-1 to push final home record to 7-2-8

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • STATESMAN.COM

Tim Melia - Concedes three goals against Austin Melia made two saves but conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Austin FC.

Impact Melia was beaten by a Jared Stroud strike, as well as headers from Sebastian Driussi and Julio Cascante on Wednesday -- the former coming in the first minute of the game. He will want to do better Sunday against Real Salt Lake (which have scored 54 goals in 33 matches this season), as his side can still win the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference if Seattle drops points on Decision Day.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Martins - Records assist in loss Martins took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Austin FC. He also made a block and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Martins set up Johnny Russell's consolation goal on Wednesday, but his side still suffered a shock defeat against Austin after a poor defensive display. He will try to bounce back Sunday against Real Salt Lake, which have scored 54 goals in 33 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Scores goal against Austin Russell scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Austin FC. He also made two interceptions, won one of one tackles, and he took three shots (two on targ...

Impact Russell played well on both sides of the ball on Wednesday, and he scored his 12th goal in his last 12 MLS appearances. Kansas City can still win the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and on Decision Day Russell and company will face Real Salt Lake, which have conceded 54 times in 33 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gadi Kinda - Comes off injured against Austin Kinda was subbed out of Wednesday's defeat against Austin FC in the 68th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took two shots on target and won two of three tackles in the...

Impact It is unclear whether Kinda will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury, but Daniel Salloi could slide back into the front three in his absence if necessary.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quick goal, Stroud's 1st goal lift Austin over KC, 3-1

Sebastian Driussi scored on a wide-open header 30 seconds into the game and Austin went on to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Austin FC 3, Sporting Kansas City 1 ' MLSSoccer.com In Wednesday's home finale for Austin FC, Sebastian Driussi and Julio Cascante scored early goals to dent Sporting Kansas City's hopes of cl...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Johnny Russell, Sporting Kansas City - 65th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

How good has Zusi been for Sporting KC this season? Let's take a look at the numbers Sporting Kansas City veteran Graham Zusi suffered a career-threatening injury in 2020, but he has returned as one of the best wingbacks in M...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Amadou Dia - Suspended against Austin MLS handed Dia a one-game suspension on Tuesday for a foul on Emanuel Reynoso that only received a yellow card in Sunday's defeat against Minnesota.

Impact MLS decided that Dia's foul was severe enough to merit a suspension, so he will miss Wednesday's match against Austin FC.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morris returns, but Sounders held to 1-1 draw with Galaxy

Jordan Morris made his return to the field eight months after suffering a major knee injury as the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Western Conference-leader Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC meet

Western Conference-leader Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC meet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rapids beat Dynamo 1-0 to move into 3-way tie for West lead

Dominique Badji scored in the 58th minute and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamos 1-0 on Sunday to tie Sporting Kansas City and Seattle for the Western Conference lead

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's a Loony Sunday in St. Paul as Sporting KC scores first, falls to Minnesota United Sporting KC loses 2-1 to a Minnesota club still fighting for its life in the hunt for MLS playoff positioning. Next up for Sporting KC is a...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Minnesota tops Sporting KC 2-1 on Reynoso PK Emanuel Reynoso’s penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Spo...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City ' October 31, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Minnesota tops Sporting KC 2-1 on Reynoso PK

Emanuel Reynoso’s penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Minnesota United 2, Sporting Kansas City 1 ' MLSSoccer.com A dominant attacking performance from Minnesota United saw them keep their Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoff dreams alive with a 2-1 win over Sporti...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gadi Kinda - Takes shot in loss Kinda took a shot on target and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Kinda wasn't as dangerous against Minnesota from the forward position as he was in his previous two games. Maybe the novelty has worn off, but with Daniel Salloi returning to the bench Sunday after recovering from an ankle injury, Kinda is likely to return to midfield soon.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Melia - Concedes two goals against Minnesota Melia made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Melia was beaten by strikes from Franco Fragapane and Emanuel Reynoso on Sunday, the latter coming from a Panenka penalty kick, leaving his side in a three-way tie for the top seed in the Western Conference with just two games remaining -- Colorado third place of the three based on goal differential, only has one game left. On Wednesday he faces bottom-of-the-Western Conference Austin FC, which have scored 32 goals in 32 matches this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Russell - Records assist against Minnesota Russell created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United. He also made an interception and a clearance in the match.

Impact Russell set up Khiry Shelton's early goal on Sunday for his seventh assist of the season, but it wasn't enough to earn a result. It also ended a streak of eight consecutive MLS games with a goal for the Scottish international, but he will want to get back on the score sheet against last-placed Austin on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Khiry Shelton - Scores goal against Minnesota Shelton scored a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Shelton opened the scoring Sunday with a close-range effort, his third of the season, but his opponents came from behind and took the victory. He will likely have more opportunities Wednesday against bottom-of-the-Western Conference Austin FC, which have conceded 52 goals in 32 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Khiry Shelton, Sporting Kansas City - 8th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM