Impact Pulido was in full training in the lead up to Saturday's clash, and as expected he's now back in the first team. The forward gets the start as William Agada falls to the bench for the Saturday match.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
SPORTING KC 8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7-19 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Alan Pulido - Back, as expected Pulido (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Austin.
Tim Leibold - Starting Saturday Leibold (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Leibold is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after recovering from a knock. The defender slots straight back into the first team now that he is fit, and should remain the consistent starter moving forward.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC seek another road win vs. lowly Sporting KC Austin FC hit the road to play Sporting Kansas City in an important Western Conference match for both teams Saturday in Kansas City, Kan.Aus...
JUNE 29 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Kansas City of MLS hires longtime New England general manager Mike Burns as its sporting director
Sporting Kansas City has hired longtime New England Revolution general manager Mike Burns as its sporting directorJUNE 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robert Castellanos - Picks up ankle issues Castellanos (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's match against Austin.
Impact Castellanos has been added to the injury list this week, as he is battling an ankle issue that will likely lead to a late fitness test to decide his availability. He has been a regular starter as of recently, so they will hope for his availability. However, if he is left off the team sheet, Andreu Fontas or Robert Voloder will likely take his spot.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter - Could make return Walter (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Austin.
Impact Walter returned to full training this week, and that has upgraded him to questionable after being expected to miss another week or two of action. This is great news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. However, it will still come down to a late fitness test, with a possible chance of starting immediately if all goes to plan.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Salloi - Upgraded to questionable Salloi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's match against Austin.
Impact Salloi was expected to still miss a week or two of action. However, he is now listed as questionable and could be set for a return. It will likely come down to a late fitness test, although it is unknown if he will get the start or be on the bench if available, with a bench appearance being more likely.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City takes losing streak into match with Austin
Sporting Kansas City will try to break a three-game losing streak when it plays AustinJUNE 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remi Walter - Back in full training Walter (knee) was included in full team training Wednesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Walter is finally seeing a huge rise in his fitness, with him now training fully with the team after being limited earlier this week, earning his first group training since going down injured. This is great news for the player and team, as he will likely return within the next week or two. Once fit, he should start, as he was a regular starter before his issues.
JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE
Longtime Sporting KC midfielder Roger Espinoza officially retires from pro soccer
Longtime Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza, who appeared in a pair of World Cups and at an Olympics for Honduras, has retired from professional soccerJUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting KC veteran Roger Espinoza retires after MLS career filled with highlights Longtime Sporting KC stalwart Roger Espinoza retires after a 14-year Major League Soccer career in Kansas City.
JUNE 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
Alan Pulido - Participate in full training Pulido (knee) is back to full training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Austin, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Pulido was not an option against Columbus with a knee injury. The good news is it does not seem like it is anything to be concern about as he is back to full training with the team. As long as there isn't any setbacks, the forward will return to the starting XI at striker, with William Agada also an option if he cannot start against Austin.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Kayden Pierre - Trains with cast Pierre was back in full training for the team with a cast on his hand Tuesday, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Pierre looks to have picked up a hand injury that forced him off the match Saturday, He will now be using a hand cast as he learns to train with it ahead of Saturday's match against Austin. If all goes well, the defender will return to the midfield, with Jake Davis also an option to start if Pierre is not fit to start.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Salloi - Starts ball work Salloli (ankle) has begun working on the side with light ball work, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Salloli is beginning his return to the pitch after picking up an ankle injury. He still needs to build back fitness while also recovering from his injury, which will keep him out for another few weeks. Stephen Afrifa has seen the start at left wing the last two games and is set to remain there for SKC.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Walter - Remains limited Walter (knee) is still limited to just work on the side during Tuesday's training session, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.
Impact Walter has yet to make a return to full team training, which will likely sideline him for another few weeks. He's been out of action since May 5 with a knee injury, missing the last month and a half after previously starting eight of the nine games for Kansas City,
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Bliss leaves as Sporting Kansas City technical director
Sporting Kansas City technical director Brian Bliss has left the team after nine years with the clubJUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City part ways with Brian Bliss | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City have parted ways with technical director and vice president of player personnel Brian Bliss, the club announced Monday.
JUNE 24 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Dany Rosero - Decent stats despite blowout loss Rosero had four tackles (three won) and five clearances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.
Impact Rosero and his defense allowed four goals in Saturday's blowout loss, the third consecutive match conceding four goals. Rosero won three tackles, made five clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card, his fourth booking of the season.
JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE
William Agada - Shut down versus Columbus Agada had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Just a couple days after scoring a brace versus Real Salt Lake, Agada was completely shut down versus Columbus. He managed just one off-target shot -- his team did not manage a single shot on goal -- and drew one foul before being subbed off at halftime for Johnny Russell.
JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE
John Pulskamp - Concedes four in loss Pulskamp made four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Columbus Crew.
Impact Pulskamp had a rough outing Saturday as he conceded four goals, three of which were scored by Cucho Hernandez. It marked just his third start of the season and he came in after Tim Melia conceded four goals in each of the previous two matches. If he starts again Saturday versus Austin FC it will be an easier matchup versus a side which has scored 23 goals in 20 league matches this season.
JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE
Cucho Hernandez gets hat trick as Crew crush Sporting KC Cucho Hernandez recorded a hat trick as the Columbus Crew won at home for the first time in over three months, beating hapless Sporting Kans...
JUNE 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Cucho's hat trick helps Crew beat Sporting KC 4-0
Juan “Cucho” Hernández scored three goals — his first multi-goal game of the season — to help the Columbus Crew beat Sporting Kansas City 4-0JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kayden Pierre - Forced off early Pierre was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Saturday's clash with Columbus.
Impact Pierre made it just 31 minutes before an injury forced him off during Saturday's clash. Khiry Shelton came on to replace Pierre on the right wing. Pierre has struggled with ankle injury throughout the season and the major concern is that this would be another injury to the same ankle.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Crew relieved to be back home to face Sporting KC The Columbus Crew will try to get back to winning on two fronts when they host struggling Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.A 2-1 loss at Int...
JUNE 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Alan Pulido - Dealing with knee knock Pulido (knee) is not expected to play Saturday at Columbus, but manager Peter Vermes said he expects the striker "back in the mix in the next couple of games," Daniel Sperry of The...
Impact Pulido missed the 4-3 defeat against Real Salt Lake, and all signs point to him missing the match against Columbus as well. His absence would create a huge void upfront for SKC, as he's been a regular starter upfront. The lack of production has hurt the team, however, with the Mexican riding an eight-game scoring drought and finding the back of the net just three times in 2024.
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