Tag: Major League Soccer

Sporting Kansas City fired head coach Raphael Wicky after a difficult 2026 season, ending his tenure with a 7-23-5 record. Assistant coaches Edu Rubio and Ash Wallace will also depart. The club has begun searching for a replacement, while roster decisions are expected November 10. Sporting KC opens its 2027 MLS Sprint Season February 20.

Sporting Kansas City ended the 2026 MLS season with a 1-0 win over San Diego FC. Andre Luiz scored the decisive penalty in the 76th minute, securing Sporting’s second clean sheet and lifting the club to 29th place. The victory preserved Sporting’s record of never finishing last and concluded preparations for the 2027 Sprint Season.

Sporting Kansas City lost 3-1 to Real Salt Lake at home, despite Taylor Calheira's goal reducing the deficit. RSL quickly took a two-goal lead, with Morgan Guilavogui scoring twice. Sporting made several lineup changes but struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately falling short and preparing to face Austin FC next Saturday.

Sporting Kansas City staged a thrilling comeback to finish 3-3 with the Portland Timbers. After trailing 2-0, goals from Andre Luiz and Justin Reynolds secured the draw. Andre's brace brings his total to seven in seven games. Sporting now prepares for an upcoming match against Nashville on Wednesday.

Sporting Kansas City defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-0, led by Andre Luiz's goal and assist, marking his third consecutive game contributing to scoring. Calvin Harris scored the second goal just before halftime. Houston's Hector Herrera received a red card in first-half stoppage time, reducing his team to ten players.

Sporting Kansas City suffered a devastating 4-3 loss to FC Dallas after racing to a 2-0 lead. Despite dominating the match and achieving a season-high 3.1 expected goals, a late penalty awarded to Dallas allowed them to secure the victory. Sporting will host LAFC next weekend at Sporting Park.

Sporting Kansas City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps, with goals from Thomas Muller, Brian White, and Rayan Elloumi. Head coach Raphael Wicky made several lineup changes, including the return of Or Blorian from injury. Sporting aims to bounce back next weekend against FC Dallas.

Sporting Kansas City lost 2-1 to Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, falling behind due to first-half goals from Tomas Jacob and Fafa Picault. Stephen Afrifa pulled one back in the second half, but Sporting's efforts for an equalizer were unsuccessful. They will host the Vancouver Whitecaps next week.

Sporting Kansas City suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Colorado Rapids, losing two players to red cards. Despite some early chances, they struggled to capitalize on opportunities and were punished when Reggie Cannon and Rafael Navarro scored for the Rapids. Sporting will face St. Louis next on August 19.

Sporting Kansas City experienced a 2-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo at Sporting Park, marked by Lasse Berg Johnsen's red card before halftime. Despite changing line-ups, Sporting struggled to convert opportunities, while Houston scored twice in the second half, solidifying their lead. Sporting's next match will be against the Colorado Rapids.

Sporting Kansas City lost 4-0 to LAFC, with three goals conceded in the first half. Heung Min Son opened the scoring early, followed by goals from Denis Bouanga and David Martinez. Despite dominating possession in the second half, Sporting couldn't find the net, and Bouanga added a fourth goal late in the game.

Sporting Kansas City suffered a 3-2 loss against St. Louis City SC after a late penalty decided the match. Despite trailing 2-0, goals from Capita Capemba and Dejan Joveljic brought Sporting back in contention. The defeat marks a challenging return to MLS action, with the team set to host Minnesota United next.