WILLIAM AGADA NEWS

Nets brace in loss Agada scored two goals to go with nine shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Agada returned to the Kansas CIty starting XI with aplomb after serving in the role of substitute for their previous two matches. His brace broke a goal drought dating back to April of this season. Overall, Agada has scored five goals and supplied two assists over 18 appearances (10 starts) in 2024.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Agada recorded six shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Thommy notched his second assist of the season in the 66th minute as he helped reduce the deficit for his team. Additionally, the midfielder won two tackles and created two chances.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Houston Agada generated four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Agada had a good offensive performance and led KC in shots, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. The forward also co-led them in chances created during the match. He has seven starts in 11 overall appearances so far, with three goals and two assists to his name.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one assist Agada assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Agada has five G/A across his last five outings (all starts) after thee consecutive appearances off the bench to start the season. He will look to keep this fantastic run of form rolling against a Minnesota United side that have allowed nine goals across their eight games.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Saturday Agada had four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Agada couldn't score in consecutive matches after notching two goals against Portland in the club's most recent contest despite his five shots Saturday. He has now started in the club's past four games, registering three crosses, seven chances created and 10 shots to go along with three goals and two assists during that span.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against Inter Miami

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with Inter Miami following a two-goal outing against the Portland Timbers

APRIL 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Comprehensive attacking performance Agada assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Agada was a force for the Kansas City attack Saturday, providing an assist and attempting five shots, during their 3-1 victory over Toronto. The appearance marked Agada's second successive starting opportunity. In Agada's two starts, he's imposed himself upon the run of play, attempting a total of 13 shots (six on target) and creating four chances. Agada's role in 2023 was that of a rotational member of the squad, appearing 15 times (seven starts) and scoring three times. With the attacking prowess Agada has shown over the last two appearances, it will be worth monitoring whether he's able to garner a significant increase in minutes in 2024.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in loss to LA Agada scored one goal to go with eight shots (four on goal), played one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat by the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Agada was one of Kansas biggest attacking threats Saturday. Along with his on goal efforts he had three shooting attempts blocked. His work was rewarded when he scored Kansas' second goal. It was the Nigerian's first start and goal of this campaign.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts season on bench Agada has logged two appearances off the bench for Sporting Kansas City this season, tallying 41 combined minutes. He's yet to attempt a shot.

Impact Agada logged 31 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Houston and only featured 10 minutes against Philadelphia. He finished with three goals in 2023, but he'll need to be more involved going forward if he wants to reach that mark in 2024 as well. The early-season picture suggests he will be nothing more than a bench alternative, though.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench Sunday Agada (illness) stayed on the bench in Sunday's win against St. Louis.

Impact Agada was back from illness Sunday, though he remained on the bench, which had been the case in the prior two games in which he was available. He's struggled for minutes since a return from injury and with every game being must-win in the playoffs, he'll likely remain in the bench role the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch at St. Louis Agada is not in the squad for Sunday's clash against St. Louis due to illness, according to the team.

Impact Agada has barely played lately, though he did score twice over his last three appearances so this could be a considerable blow to the squad's depth. In case he recovers quickly from the illness, the striker will challenge Alan Pulido for playing time in subsequent playoff matches.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Score consolation goal Agada scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 loss against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Agada bagged his third goal of the season after finding the net in the 95th minute to net a late consolation goal in extra time. With the season coming to an end and Kansas City needing a miracle to make the playoffs, the striker has been given more opportunities over their past few games after recovering from a foot injury. He has only started once since April but may earn the start in their final two games of the season after scoring in back-to-back matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second-half goal Agada scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Agada was active in the final meters and had quite a few chances, but he fired home in the best opportunity he had, taking advantage of a rebound to fire the ball home from close range. Despite his solid outing here, Agada has seen his minutes limited this season due to the strong play of Alan Pulido (qudriceps). This was Agada's first goal since late March.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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