After a winless start in 2023, Sporting Kansas City surged with a crucial 2-1 victory in Seattle, leading to a strong finish. This season, a similar trend is emerging post-Leagues Cup, with back-to-back wins. Key players like Johnny Russell, Khiry Shelton, and Jake Davis are driving the team’s success as they head into a crucial September schedule.
Sporting Kansas City finally broke their winless streak with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders, despite fan unrest over manager Peter Vermes. Johnny Russell and Alenis Vargas scored key goals, restoring some faith in the team. SKC now prepares to face the LA Galaxy on June 15th.
Sporting Kansas City (2-5-9) lost 3-1 to Minnesota United (8-4-3) at Allianz Field, with Johnny Russell scoring SKC’s only goal. Goals from Oluwaseyi, Lod, and Arriaga lifted Minnesota to second in the Western Conference. SKC faces a seven-game losing streak, longest active winless streak in MLS (0-2-8).
Sporting Kansas City continued their struggles, losing to Austin FC, marking their fourth loss in the last five MLS matches. Captain Johnny Russell scored his season’s first goal, but couldn’t prevent the defeat. Jake Davis also scored, securing his second goal of the season. Next, Sporting faces FC Tulsa in the U.S. Open Cup.
