WILLIAM AGADA NEWS

Scores in return Agada (foot) came off the bench and scored during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Toluca.

Impact Agada made his return to the pitch after sitting out the last four months with a foot injury. With the team out of the Leagues Cup, it will give the forward more time to work on his fitness so he can start Aug 20 against San Jose.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Agada (foot) has returned to training in some capacity with Sporting KC, Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star reported Tuesday.

Impact Agada has been out since April after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his foot. He is targeting a return to the squad for the Leagues Cup this month, though he has likely fallen behind Alan Pulido in the depth chart, as the Mexican striker has been on an excellent run of form recently.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes foot surgery Agada underwent a successful surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left tibia on Monday, Sporting KC have announced. He is expected to miss 12 weeks while recovering.

Impact Agada's injury likely contributed to his slow start to 2023 in which he scored just one goal in eight appearances after netting eight times in 12 games at the end of last season. He is now expected to be sidelined until July while he recovers from this operation, with Alan Pulido set to continue as the starting striker in the meantime and Khiry Shelton a backup option in the position.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Agada will be "out for a while" with a stress fracture in his foot, Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes told The Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry on Thursday.

Impact Agada, along with his entire team, has gotten off to a slow start in 2023 with one goal in eight MLS appearances (six starts) this season, but he's now set for a spell on the sidelines due to this foot injury. Alan Pulido is fit enough to take over as the starting center forward, while Khiry Shelton and possibly a new addition from the transfer market would also be options in the position until Agada can return.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench Agada subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes at halftime, taking a shot on target and winning one of one tackles in the 3-0 defeat.

Impact Agada has featured off the bench in Kansas City's last two games while Alan Pulido replaced him in the XI after returning from a long-term knee injury. But Sporting is still struggling heavily in front of goal so both strikers are likely to continue getting opportunities until the team starts scoring more regularly.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation goal Agada scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Agada scored his first of the season in his fifth start, netting on his fourth shot on goal. The striker could see his role shrink with Alan Pulido, Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi all fit once more. Agada is coming off of an eight-goal, two-assist season in just 10 games, but has started 2023 decidedly slower.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Dallas Agada took five shots (one on target) and made a block and an interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Agada remained very active up front on Saturday and he's now taken 10 shots across his last two appearances, but Kansas City as a team has only scored one goal through four MLS games this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent attacking threat Agada recorded five shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Agada had a limited impact in his first two appearances of the season, but he was impressive here and posted a season-high five shots. He's been a regular starter for Sporting KC this season and should continue to operate as the starting striker when SKC takes on FC Dallas on Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in season opener Agada took a shot and created a chance in Monday's 1-0 defeat against the Timbers.

Impact Agada kicked off the 2023 campaign as Kansas City's starting striker, though there will be more competition in the position this season once Alan Pulido (knee) returns from injury.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Electric in rookie campaign Agada scored eight goals and added two assists in 12 MLS appearances (10 starts) since joining Kansas City from Hapoel Jerusalem in the summer.

Impact Agada led KC on a late surge as he averaged a goal every 103 minutes of league play on average from August through the end of the season. The 23-year-old immediately took over from Khiry Shelton as the club's starting center forward, though he will have more competition from Alan Pulido when he presumably returns from a knee injury in 2023.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Seattle Agada scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against the Sounders. He took seven shots (five on target) overall in the match.

Impact Agada has been a revelation since joining Kansas City in the summer, with eight goals and two assists in 11 MLS appearances since making his debut in late July. Sporting KC has performed much better as a team in the last few months after a terrible start to the campaign, which will give them some confidence for 2023 after the season finale against Dallas next weekend.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agada and Sporting Kansas City host the Seattle Sounders

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders following a two-goal outing against Minnesota United

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agada's 2 goals help Sporting KC beat Minnesota United 4-1

Sporting Kansas City, led by two goals from William Agada, beat Minnesota United 4-1

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace Saturday Agada scored two goals from four shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Agada found the back of the net in the 45th and 81st minutes scoring half of Sporting's goals on the day. The goals upped the forward's season total to seven while his four shots led Kansas City in the win.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against the San Jose Earthquakes

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agada sparks Sporting KC to 4-1 romp over Portland

William Agada scored two goals and Sporting Kansas City cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies another score Agada scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Agada has been a game changer for the team since coming from Hapoel Jerusalem. He now has three goals in his first two MLS matches. The young forward will continue to try and fix Kansas' offensive issues as they only have scored 26 goals so far, worst in the league.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Los Angeles Agada scored two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Agada scored his first ever MLS goals on Saturday, two predatory, first-time finishes that were well taken in just his second start for Kansas City. He should be challenging for Khiry Shelton's starting spot at center forward even once Shelton recovers from his calf injury.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agada sparks Sporting KC to 4-2 victory over Galaxy

William Agada scored his first two goals of the season and Sporting Kansas City rolled to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against RSL Agada (not injury related) is in Sporting KC's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Agada has received his visa and is available for selection Sunday for the first time since joining Kansas City from Hapoel Jerusalem in June.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE