Sporting Kansas City announced Kayden Pierre’s departure after 4 seasons with the first team. The young US defender, who made 87 appearances and recorded two assists, struggled with injury last season. “I just needed a fresh start,” Pierre said, moving to Racing Genk in Belgium.
Sporting Kansas City forward Stephen Afrifa was named to the Canadian national team. Afrifa, drafted in 2023, has appeared in 22 matches for Kansas City this season.
Sporting Kansas City celebrated retro night with a 3-0 win over Orlando City, featuring goals from Jake Davis, Daniel Salloi, and Remi Walter. After an inconsistent season, the victory reignited hopes for success, with upcoming matches against Indy Eleven and Nashville.
In a dramatic group stage finale, Toluca defeated Sporting KC 2-1. Despite a stunning equalizer by Stephen Afrifa, SKC fell behind again to Maximiliano Araujo’s goal. The match saw passionate play and some contentious refereeing. Sporting KC now faces Columbus in the Round of 32 on August 9.
Sporting Kansas City faces Deportivo Toluca F.C. on August 5, with top table seeding at stake. Each team is in good form and injury-free, promising an exciting match. SKC, in top form with Willy Agada’s scoring streak, seeks revenge after Toluca’s 4-1 win last year. Kickoff is 8 PM CT, streaming on Apple TV.
Sporting Kansas City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire in their Leagues Cup opener. Despite trailing 1-0, SKC equalized just before halftime with a header from Robert Castellanos. Willy Agada’s late header sealed the win, giving SKC a crucial three points as they prepare for their next match.
Sporting Kansas City gears up for an exciting Leagues Cup opener against the Chicago Fire. With a focus on redemption and leveraging their home field advantage, SKC aims to start the tournament strong at Children’s Mercy Park. Fans can expect a thrilling match as both teams vie for early success.
Intense clash between St Louis and Sporting KC ends in dramatic draw. Nokkvi Thorisson’s first-half strike for STL countered by Willy Agada’s late header for SKC. Roman Buerki’s heroics in goal crucial. Second draw in historic rivalry sets stage for September rematch in St Louis.
Sporting Kansas City faces St. Louis City SC in a thrilling derby at Children’s Mercy Park on July 20 at 7:30 PM CT. With past matches being unpredictable, this game is set to be exciting. Both teams are struggling this season and coming off midweek losses. Key players are missing, making it a must-watch for fans.
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Sporting Kansas City conquered the slick pitch to clinch a 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes, securing their first road victory since March. Daniel Salloi celebrated his 200th appearance, while Erik Thommy and Alan Pulido sealed the win with crucial goals, setting sights on a playoff push against Vancouver Whitecaps next.
