SPORTING KANSAS CITY vs. ATLANTA UNITED CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK, Kansas City, Kan. 7 p.m. CT (FS1 / FOX Deportes; TSN4)
Sunday, Aug. 6 (Week 23, MLS Game #250)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY 2017 CAREER No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A GK 6-5 185 08/30/1995 Chula Vista, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Adrian Zendejas DF 6-1 175 04/24/1997 Napoleon, OH 3 2 0 0 13 8 0 0 2 Erik Palmer-Brown 3 Ike Opara DF 6-2 180 02/21/1989 Durham, NC 19 19 2 0 106 80 11 3 4 Kevin Ellis DF 5-9 160 06/30/1991 Kansas City, MO 5 5 0 0 68 58 5 5 Matt Besler DF 6-0 170 02/11/1987 Kansas City, MO 18 18 0 3 218 212 3 14 5 6 Ilie Sanchez MF 5-11 170 11/21/1990 Barcelona, Spain 22 22 0 1 22 22 0 1 FW 5-8 140 02/21/1991 Bissau, Guinea-Bissau 21 20 6 1 21 20 6 1 7 Gerso Fernandes Graham Zusi DF 5-10 160 08/18/1986 Orlando, FL 17 16 0 3 211 171 26 51 8 9 Latif Blessing FW 5-7 140 12/30/1996 Accra, Ghana 14 10 3 0 14 10 3 0 10 Benny Feilhaber MF 5-9 160 01/19/1985 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20 19 4 3 192 175 33 50 FW 5-11 170 05/15/1993 Santiago, Chile 5 3 1 1 20 6 2 1 11 Diego Rubio 15 Seth Sinovic DF 5-10 170 01/28/1987 Kansas City, MO 22 22 1 1 175 168 1 8 Saad Abdul-Salaam DF 6-4 185 09/08/1991 Charlotte, NC 7 5 1 0 59 41 1 7 17 Cristian Lobato MF 5-11 160 03/07/1989 Esparreguera, Spain 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 19 21 Andrew Dykstra GK 6-4 195 01/02/1986 Honolulu, HI 0 0 0 0 31 31 0 1 22 Soony Saad FW 5-10 165 08/17/1992 Dearborn, MI 10 5 0 1 68 31 8 7 Colton Storm DF 5-10 175 07/06/1994 Mechanicsburg, PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 24 Cameron Iwasa FW 5-10 175 07/07/1993 Sacramento, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF 5-11 170 10/25/1986 Puerto Cortes, Honduras 20 20 1 3 180 160 5 23 27 Roger Espinoza 29 Tim Melia GK 6-1 190 05/15/1986 Great River, NY 22 22 0 0 78 77 0 0 Daniel Salloi FW 6-1 150 07/19/1996 Siofok, Hungary 12 2 2 2 12 2 2 2 30 39 Cameron Porter FW 6-1 175 05/23/1993 Centerville, OH 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 Amer Didic DF 6-4 195 12/28/1994 Zenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 77 Tyler Pasher MF 5-11 160 04/27/1994 Elmira, Ontario, Canada 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 MF 5-10 170 02/12/1990 Ivry Sur Seine, France 13 1 0 1 63 45 0 3 93 Soni Mustivar 94 Jimmy Medranda FW 5-8 150 02/07/1994 Mosquera, Colombia 21 15 1 1 62 45 2 3 HEAD COACH : Peter Vermes
11/21/1966 W112 L86 T70
ATLANTA UNITED 2017 CAREER No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A GK 6-3 210 09/09/1984 Evergreen Park, IL 2 2 0 0 81 80 0 0 1 Brad Guzan 2 Tyrone Mears DF 5-11 163 02/18/1983 Manchester, England 15 15 0 1 80 80 1 6 DF 5-11 159 01/24/1984 Providence, RI 21 21 0 0 236 235 1 4 3 Michael Parkhurst 4 Greg Garza DF 5-8 154 08/16/1991 Grapevine, TX 20 20 1 3 20 20 1 3 DF 6-1 180 02/26/1992 Buenos Aires, Argentina 21 21 0 2 21 21 0 2 5 Leandro Gonzalez Pirez 6 Miles Robinson DF 6-2 185 03/14/1997 Arlington, MA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FW 5-7 154 05/19/1993 Valencia, Venezuela 9 6 9 0 9 6 9 0 7 Josef Martinez 8 Kevin Kratz MF 5-8 161 01/01/1987 Eschweiler, Germany 13 2 0 1 13 2 0 1 FW 6-2 187 10/05/1984 Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago 12 4 2 0 12 4 2 0 9 Kenwyne Jones 10 Miguel Almiron MF 5-9 140 11/13/1993 Asuncion, Paraguay 21 19 8 9 21 19 8 9 MF 5-10 170 07/27/1994 San Antonio de Padua, Argentina 19 19 2 10 19 19 2 10 11 Yamil Asad 13 Harrison Heath MF 5-11 160 03/06/1996 Newcastle-under-Lyme, England 1 0 0 0 7 5 0 0 MF 5-8 150 02/21/1987 Coquimbo, Chile 19 18 2 0 19 18 2 0 14 Carlos Carmona 15 Hector Villalba MF 5-8 161 07/26/1994 Buenos Aires, Argentina 21 21 10 4 21 21 10 4 Chris McCann MF 6-1 166 07/21/1987 Dublin, Ireland 11 1 0 0 11 1 0 0 16 18 Jeff Larentowicz MF 6-1 175 08/05/1983 Pasadena, CA 20 18 0 1 344 326 38 20 Brandon Vazquez FW 6-3 175 10/14/1998 Chula Vista, CA 10 0 1 1 10 0 1 1 19 20 Chris Goslin MF 5-7 161 05/12/2000 Locust Grove, GA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mark Bloom DF 5-11 162 11/25/1987 Marietta, GA 2 2 0 0 41 39 0 4 21 22 Michael Ambrose DF 5-9 165 10/05/1993 El Paso, TX 3 0 0 0 8 4 0 0 Alexander Tambakis GK 6-2 180 12/08/1992 Athens, Greece 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 24 Julian Gressel MF 6-1 185 12/16/1993 Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany 21 17 3 6 21 17 3 6 GK 6-4 190 08/08/1990 Decatur, GA 18 18 0 1 26 26 0 1 25 Alec Kann 26 Anton Walkes DF 6-2 180 02/08/1997 Lewisham, England 8 5 1 0 8 5 1 0 Zach Loyd DF 5-10 168 07/18/1987 Tulsa, OK 0 0 0 0 180 168 4 8 27 28 Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu MF 5-9 174 11/30/1994 Bellingham, MA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jacob Peterson FW 5-10 165 01/27/1986 Portage, MI 3 1 1 0 249 148 23 17 29 30 Andrew Carleton MF 5-7 145 06/22/2000 Atlanta, GA 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Bryan Rochez FW 5-9 161 01/01/1995 Teguigalpa, Honduras 0 0 0 0 16 0 3 0 31 32 Kyle Reynish GK 6-3 193 11/03/1983 Valencia, CA 1 1 0 0 10 9 0 0 Romario Williams FW 5-11 170 08/15/1994 Portmore, Jamaica 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 33 Jeffrey Otoo MF 5-9 155 01/21/1998 Accra, Ghana 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HEAD COACH : Gerardo Martino
11/20/1962 W10 L7 T4
SPORTING KANSAS CITY vs. ATLANTA UNITED Saturday, Aug. 6; Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan., 7 p.m. CT REFEREES
2017 SEASON RECORDS Sporting at home
GP W-L-T PTS GF GA 22 9-4-9 36 28 17 11 7-0-4 25 22 7
REFEREE: Chris Penso. AR1 (bench): Cameron Blanchard; AR2 (opposite): Corey Rockwell; 4th: Sorin Stoica; VAR: Juan Guzman Jr. TEAM NEWS
ATL United 21 10-7-4 34 41 28 on road 12 4-5-3 15 19 17
SUSPENDED: none WARNINGS: SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: none SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: KC: Seth Sinovic, Roger Espinoza ... ATL: Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Jeff Larentowicz, Michael Parkhurst
LEAGUE HEAD-TO-HEAD ALL-TIME: First meeting.
DISABLED LIST: none INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none LAST LEAGUE MATCHES SPORTING KANSAS CITY 3 CHICAGO FIRE 2 Scoring Summary: KC--Salloi 2 (unassisted) 23 CHI--own goal (Besler) 28 KC--Benny Feilhaber 4 (unassisted) 46+ KC--Blessing 3 (Rubio 1, Salloi 2) 51 CHI--Accam 12 (Doody 1, McCarty 4) 78
UPCOMING MATCHES ATL UNITED SPORTING Wed. Aug. 23 at D.C. United Sat. Aug. 12 at Seattle Sat. Aug. 26 at Philadelphia Sat. Aug. 19 FC Dallas Sat. Sept. 9 FC Dallas Sat. Aug. 26 at Houston Wed. Sept. 13 New England Wed. Sept. 6 at NYCFC
SPORTING KANSAS CITY--Tim Melia, Graham Zusi, Ike Opara, Matt Besler, Seth Sinovic, Roger Espinoza, Ilie Sanchez, Benny Feilhaber (Erik Palmer-Brown 87), Latif Blessing (Jimmy Medranda 83), Diego Rubio, Daniel Salloi (Cristian Lobato 73).
WHERE THE GOALS COME FROM ATL UNITED
SPORTING
F A 28 17 71 116
GOALS SCORED MINUTES PER GOAL
F 41 46
A 28 68
18 19 4 0
22 3 3 0
33 3 1 2 1 0 0 1
14 4 3 0 4 0 1 2
8 29 4
7 19 2
HOW SCORED
18 8 2 0
RIGHT FOOT LEFT FOOT HEADERS OTHER
7 5 5 0
TYPE OF PLAY
21 1 1 3 1 0 0 1
5 5 1 0 2 0 3 1
OPEN PLAY CROSS CORNER REBOUND PENALTIES DIRECT FROM FREE KICK FREE KICK (INDIRECT) OWN GOALS
8 14 6
6 9 2
INSIDE GOAL AREA INSIDE PENALTY AREA OUTSIDE PENALTY AREA
ATLANTA UNITED 1 ORLANDO CITY SC 1 Scoring Summary: ORL--Kaka 4 (Larin 2) 40 ATL--Villalba 10 (Asad 10, Almiron 9) 92+ ATLANTA UNITED--Brad Guzan, Anton Walkes, Michael Parkhurst (Kevin Kratz 76), Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza (Michael Ambrose 77), Jeff Larentowicz, Julian Gressel (Brandon Vazquez 61), Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba.
DISTANCE
(W-L-T) KC ATL
RECORD AT HALFTIME LEAD TIED TRAIL 5-0-1 3-1-5 0-3-3 6-1-0 3-3-2 1-3-1
RECORD WITH FIRST GOAL SCORE ALLOW 8-0-3 0-4-2 9-5-2 1-2-0
THE LAST TIME Home win Road win Home loss Road loss Tie game Shutout for Shutout vs.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY Date Score (Gms since) 7/29/2017 KC 3, CHI 2 6/24/2017 KC 2, LA 1 5/27/2016 KC 0, DC 1 5/27/2017 KC 0, COL 1 7/22/2017 KC 1, RSL 1 6/17/2017 KC 0, SJ 0 6/17/2017 KC 0, SJ 0
(0) (1) (20) (3) (1) (5) (5)
ATLANTA UNITED Date Score (Gms since) 7/04/2017 ATL 4, SJ 2 7/21/2017 ATL 1, ORL 0 4/30/2017 ATL 1, DC 3 6/21/2017 ATL 1, DC 2 7/29/2017 ATL 1, ORL 1 7/21/2017 ATL 1, ORL 0 6/10/2017 ATL 0, CHI 2
GAME-BY-GAME: WON/LOST/TIED Sporting KC ATL United
TTWTWWLWWLTWLLWTTWTTTW LWWTTLWLLTWWLLWLWWWWT
(1) (0) (6) (2) (0) (1) (7)
TEAM LEADERS SPORTING G: 6 Fernandes A: 3 4 players tied SHT: 48 Fernandes SOG: 22 Dwyer/Fernandes FC: 35 Dwyer FS: 37 Dwyer OF: 11 Blessing C: 7 Espinoza E: 1 Espinoza ATLANTA UNITED G: 10 Villalba A: 10 Asad SHT: 56 Almiron SOG: 25 Almiron/Villalba FC: 35 Carmona FS: 62 Asad OF: 8 Asad C: 6 Carmona E: 1 3 players tied
GOALSCORING RECORD GOALS SCORED IN GAME GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVG KC 22 8 5 4 5 0 28 1.27 ATL 21 2 10 2 3 4 41 1.95 GOALS ALLOWED IN GAME GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVG KC 22 9 9 4 0 0 17 0.77 ATL 21 5 7 6 3 0 28 1.33 GOALS BY INTERVALS GOALS SCORED Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 KC 28 2 4 4 11 3 4 ATL 41 7 9 3 6 6 10 GOALS ALLOWED Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 KC 17 1 5 3 0 2 6 ATL 28 1 7 6 4 6 4
2017 SPORTING KANSAS CITY STATISTICS (9-4-9, 36 pts.) UNF 7 14 14 10 9 30 3 27 11 94 15 17 8 5 6 93 22 39 19 2 40 4 29 77
POS F F F M F F D M F F D D D D M M F F M D D D G M
PLAYER Gerso Fernandes Dom Dwyer (KC) Dom Dwyer (TOT) Benny Feilhaber Latif Blessing Daniel Salloi Ike Opara Roger Espinoza Diego Rubio Jimmy Medranda Seth Sinovic Saad Abdul-Salaam Graham Zusi Matt Besler Ilie Sanchez Soni Mustivar Soony Saad Cameron Porter Cristian Lobato Erik Palmer-Brown Igor Juliao Kevin Ellis Tim Melia Tyler Pasher Own-goals received Team totals Opponent totals
GP 21 15 16 20 14 12 19 20 5 21 22 7 17 18 22 13 10 1 1 3 1 5 22 1
GS 20 14 15 19 10 2 19 20 3 15 22 5 16 18 22 1 5 0 0 2 1 5 22 1
MIN 1719 1271 1344 1671 852 303 1710 1777 305 1331 1979 452 1485 1620 1980 197 386 21 17 183 45 450 1980 45
22 22
22 22
1980 1980
G 6 5 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 17
A 1 1 1 3 0 2 0 3 1 1 1 0 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SHT 48 45 45 37 25 14 12 27 8 36 10 4 20 4 12 0 13 1 1 0 2 1 0 0
SOG 22 22 22 14 12 6 4 4 1 8 2 2 7 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
22 20
320 213
111 85
FC 28 35 35 26 20 4 8 31 7 8 11 7 10 15 10 6 6 0 0 0 1 4 2 1
FS 30 37 40 31 19 4 7 28 10 16 14 3 11 8 27 3 8 0 1 1 2 2 0 0
OFF 5 10 11 0 11 1 1 2 2 3 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
CK 5 2 2 77 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 12 0 7 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C 4 5 5 3 2 0 2 7 0 0 5 1 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
240 278 278 240
44 49
114 80
40 48
1 1
GAME-WINNING GOALS: Ike Opara 2, Dom Dwyer 2, Gerso Fernandes 2, Latif Blessing 1, Benny Feilhaber 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Matt Besler 2, Roger Espinoza 2, Benny Feilhaber 1, Graham Zusi 1, Dom Dwyer 1, Jimmy Medranda 1, Daniel Salloi 1, Diego Rubio 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: Benny Feilhaber 1-1 SPORTING KANSAS CITY GOALKEEPING UNF 29
POS G
GOALKEEPER Tim Melia Team totals Opponent totals
GP 22 22 22
GS 22 22 22
MIN SHTS 1980 85 1980 85 1980 111
SV 67 67 82
GA 17 17 28
GAA 0.77 0.77 1.27
PG 2 2 1
PA 5 5 1
W 9 9 4
L 4 4 9
T 9 9 9
SO 9 9 8
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2017 ATLANTA UNITED STATISTICS (10-7-4, 34 pts.) UNF 15 7 10 24 11 14 9 4 19 26 29 5 25 18 8 2 30 1 16 13 32 21 22 3
POS M F M M M M F D F D F D G M M D M G M M G D D D
PLAYER Hector Villalba Josef Martinez Miguel Almiron Julian Gressel Yamil Asad Carlos Carmona Kenwyne Jones Greg Garza Brandon Vazquez Anton Walkes Jacob Peterson Leandro Gonzalez Pirez Alec Kann Jeff Larentowicz Kevin Kratz Tyrone Mears Andrew Carleton Brad Guzan Chris McCann Harrison Heath Kyle Reynish Mark Bloom Michael Ambrose Michael Parkhurst Own-goals received Team totals Opponent totals
GP 21 9 21 21 19 19 12 20 10 8 3 21 18 20 13 15 1 2 11 1 1 2 3 21
GS 21 6 19 17 19 18 4 20 0 5 1 21 18 18 2 15 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 21
MIN 1683 595 1730 1324 1655 1604 416 1786 147 516 92 1835 1620 1564 275 1350 4 180 201 1 90 163 32 1864
21 21
21 21
1890 1890
G 10 9 8 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 28
A 4 0 9 6 10 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SHT 52 32 56 17 32 6 9 7 10 3 2 10 0 5 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
SOG 25 16 25 5 14 2 4 4 2 2 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
39 26
248 269
106 93
FC 22 12 24 18 32 34 4 21 2 4 0 21 0 24 4 16 0 0 5 0 0 2 1 12
FS 9 6 35 14 62 10 8 25 2 2 0 30 5 14 7 5 0 0 3 0 0 5 1 8
OFF 6 5 6 3 8 1 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
CK 2 0 41 3 38 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
C 3 2 4 4 4 6 0 2 1 1 0 4 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
E 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
258 266 266 258
44 45
98 108
44 36
3 3
GAME-WINNING GOALS: Miguel Almiron 3, Hector Villalba 3, Yamil Asad 1, Anton Walkes 1, Josef Martinez 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Miguel Almiron 2, Julian Gressel 2, Yamil Asad 2, Brandon Vazquez 1, Alec Kann 1, Greg Garza 1, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: Miguel Almiron 1-1 ATLANTA UNITED GOALKEEPING UNF 1 32 25
POS G G G
GOALKEEPER Brad Guzan Kyle Reynish Alec Kann Team totals Opponent totals
GP 2 1 18 21 21
GS 2 1 18 21 21
MIN SHTS 180 6 90 4 1620 83 1890 93 1890 106
SV 5 2 56 63 64
GA 1 2 25 28 41
GAA 0.5 2 1.39 1.33 1.95
PG 0 0 4 4 1
PA 0 0 4 4 1
W L 1 0 1 0 8 7 10 7 7 10
T 1 0 3 4 4
SO 1 0 4 5 2
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SPORTING KANSAS CITY 2017 SCHEDULE DAY Sat. Sat. Sat. Fri. Sun.
DATE Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr.
OPPONENT 4 at D.C. United 11 FC Dallas 18 San Jose 31 at Toronto FC 9 Colorado
Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed.
Apr. Apr. Apr. May
15 at Portland 22 at FC Dallas 29 Real Salt Lake 3 New York Red Bulls 7 at Minnesota 13 at Orlando City SC 17 Seattle 20 at Vancouver 27 at Colorado 3 Minnesota 10 Montreal 17 at San Jose 24 at Los Angeles 1 Portland 6 Philadelphia 22 at Real Salt Lake 29 Chicago
Sun. May Sat. May Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Thu. Sat.
May May May June June June June July July July
Sat. July Sun. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed.
Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sep.
Sun. Sat. Sun. Sat. Sat. Sun. Sun.
Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct.
RESULT T 0-0 T 0-0 W 2-1 T 0-0 W 3-1
ATT 18268 19117 19282 27909 19249
W-L-T 0-0-1 0-0-2 1-0-2 1-0-3 2-0-3
1-0 0-1 3-0 2-0
21144 15411 18648 18965
3-0-3 3-1-3 4-1-3 5-1-3
L 0-2 T 2-2
17709 25527
5-2-3 5-2-4
2 2
18 MIN: Danladi (22) Ramirez (39) 19 KC: Blessing (9,74); ORL: Larin (16) Santos Leite (26)
W L L W T T W T T T
3-0 0-2 0-1 3-0 1-1 0-0 2-1 1-1 1-1 1-1
20139 21020 17648 20361 20334 18000 20140 20933 19240 19316
6-2-4 6-3-4 6-4-4 7-4-4 7-4-5 7-4-6 8-4-6 8-4-7 8-4-8 8-4-9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
22 KC: Fernandes (56,58,69); 22 VAN: Techera (40) Parker (67) 22 COL: Ford (11) 25 KC: Opara (47+) Medranda (54) Abdul-Salaam (87); 26 KC: Fernandes (24); MTL: Mancosu (82) 27 30 KC: Espinoza (22) Opara (35); LA: Romney (77) 31 KC: Salloi (61); POR: Valeri (26) 32 KC: Rubio (49); PHI: Alberg (69) 33 KC: Feilhaber (59); RSL: Silva (43)
W 3-2
20313
9-4-9
1
36 KC: Salloi (23) Feilhaber (46+) Blessing (51); CHI: own goal (28) Accam (78)
W L W W
POS PTS NOTES: 7 1 6 2 5 5 KC: Feilhaber (37) own goal (89); SJ: Jungwirth (91+) 5 6 4 9 KC: Sinovic (6) Fernandes (58) Dwyer (85); COL: Doyle (94+) 2 12 KC: Dwyer (53); 4 12 DAL: Figueroa (77) 2 15 KC: Feilhaber (17) Dwyer (51) Fernandes (95+); 1 18 KC: Dwyer (46,68);
6 Atlanta 12 at Seattle 19 FC Dallas 26 at Houston 6 at New York City FC 10 at Columbus 16 New England 24 Los Angeles 30 Vancouver 7 at Minnesota 15 Houston 22 at Real Salt Lake
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ATLANTA UNITED 2017 SCHEDULE DAY DATE Sun. Mar.
RESULT L 1-2
ATT 55297
W-L-T 0-1-0
W 6-1
35043
1-1-0
3
18 Chicago 31 at Seattle 8 at Toronto FC 15 at Montreal 22 at Real Salt Lake 30 D.C. United
W T T L W
4-0 0-0 2-2 1-2 3-1
45922 40182 26812 17144 18946
2-1-0 2-1-1 2-1-2 2-2-2 3-2-2
1 1 2 6 4
L 1-3
46011
3-3-2
6
L 1-3
25605
3-4-2
7
T 1-1 W 4-1 W 3-1
21144 44893 44901
3-4-3 4-4-3 5-4-3
8 8 7
Sat. June Sat. June Sat. June
7 at New York City FC 14 at Portland 20 Houston 28 New York City FC 3 at Vancouver 10 at Chicago 17 Columbus
L 1-3 L 0-2 W 3-1
19816 18453 44922
5-5-3 5-6-3 6-6-3
8 8 6
Wed. Sat. Sat. Tue.
21 at D.C. United 24 Colorado 1 at Columbus 4 San Jose
L W W W
1-2 1-0 2-0 4-2
14594 44938 20391 44974
6-7-3 7-7-3 8-7-3 9-7-3
7 6 5 4
21 at Orlando City SC 29 Orlando City SC 6 at Sporting KC 23 at D.C. United 26 at Philadelphia 9 FC Dallas 13 New England 16 Orlando City SC 20 Los Angeles 23 Montreal 27 Philadelphia 30 at New England 3 Minnesota 15 at New York Red Bulls 22 Toronto FC
W 1-0
25527
10-7-3
4
18 ATL: Garza (7); VAN: Waston (31,44) Montero (68) 18 CHI: Solignac (29) Nikolic (70) 21 ATL: Villalba (16) Almiron (67) Martinez (88); CLB: Higuain (26) 21 ATL: Gressel (17); DC: Acosta (23) Nyarko (60) 24 ATL: Martinez (67); 27 ATL: Villalba (27,64); 30 ATL: Carmona (55) Martinez (65,89) Walkes (81); SJ: Thompson (2) Wondolowski (66) 33 ATL: Villalba (86);
T 1-1
45006
10-7-4
5
34 ATL: Villalba (92+); ORL: Santos Leite (40)
Sun. Mar. Sat. Fri. Sat. Sat. Sat.
Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr.
Sun. Apr. Sun. May Sun. May Sat. May Sun. May
June June July July
Fri. July Sat. Sun. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Tue. Sun.
July Aug. Aug. Aug. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct.
Sun. Oct.
OPPONENT 5 New York Red Bulls 12 at Minnesota
POS PTS NOTES: 8 0 ATL: Asad (25); NYR: Royer (76) own goal (82) 3 ATL: Martinez (3,27,75) Almiron (13,52) Peterson (94+); MIN: Molino (30) 6 ATL: own goal (4) Martinez (60,82) Villalba (67); 7 8 ATL: Villalba (15,47); TOR: Giovinco (20) Morrow (44) 8 ATL: Jones (40); MTL: Piatti (50+) Jackson-Hamel (93+) 11 ATL: Villalba (9) Asad (46) Vazquez (96+); RSL: Rusnak (69) 11 ATL: Jones (9); DC: own goal (25) Acosta (37) Le Toux (55) 11 ATL: Carmona (39); NYC: Villa (17) Wallace (60) Moralez (62) 12 ATL: Gressel (46); POR: Ridgewell (50) 15 ATL: Almiron (30,42,80) Gressel (76); HOU: Torres (90) 18 ATL: Almiron (16,23) Villalba (19); NYC: Harrison (71)
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SPORTING KC INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2017)
TEAM HIGH GAMES (2017)
Goals 3 Gerso Fernandes Assists 1 22 times Shots 7 Benny Feilhaber Shots on Goal 4 Gerso Fernandes Fouls Committed 6 Dom Dwyer 6 Latif Blessing Fouls Suffered 6 Dom Dwyer 6 Dom Dwyer Offside 3 Dom Dwyer 3 Latif Blessing Saves 6 Tim Melia Shots Faced 7 Tim Melia 7 Tim Melia Goals Allowed 2 4 times
Goals 3 04/09/2017 vs 3 04/29/2017 vs 3 05/17/2017 vs 3 06/03/2017 vs 3 07/29/2017 vs Assists 4 04/09/2017 vs Shots 27 06/03/2017 vs Shots on Goal 10 06/03/2017 vs Fouls Committed 18 03/11/2017 vs Fouls Suffered 22 03/04/2017 vs 22 04/15/2017 vs Corner Kicks 14 07/06/2017 vs Offside 5 05/13/2017 vs 5 05/20/2017 vs 5 07/29/2017 vs Saves 6 06/10/2017 vs Shots Faced 7 05/20/2017 vs 7 06/10/2017 vs Goals Allowed 2 05/07/2017 vs 2 05/13/2017 vs 2 05/20/2017 vs 2 07/29/2017 vs
05/17/2017 vs SEA
W 3-0
03/18/2017 vs SJ
W 2-1
05/27/2017 vs COL
L 0-1
05/17/2017 vs SEA
W 3-0
05/03/2017 vs NYR 05/27/2017 vs COL
W 2-0 L 0-1
03/04/2017 vs DC 04/15/2017 vs POR
T 0-0 W 1-0
05/03/2017 vs NYR 07/29/2017 vs CHI
W 2-0 W 3-2
06/10/2017 vs MTL
T 1-1
05/20/2017 vs VAN 06/10/2017 vs MTL
L 0-2 T 1-1
05/07/2017 vs MIN
L 0-2
COL RSL SEA MIN CHI
W W W W W
COL
W 3-1
MIN
W 3-0
MIN
W 3-0
DAL
T 0-0
DC POR
T 0-0 W 1-0
PHI
T 1-1
ORL VAN CHI
T 2-2 L 0-2 W 3-2
MTL
T 1-1
VAN MTL
L 0-2 T 1-1
MIN ORL VAN CHI
L T L W
UNITED INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2017)
TEAM HIGH GAMES (2017)
Goals 3 Josef Martinez 3 Miguel Almiron Assists 2 Yamil Asad 2 Julian Gressel 2 Miguel Almiron Shots 9 Miguel Almiron Shots on Goal 5 Hector Villalba Fouls Committed 4 7 times Fouls Suffered 7 Yamil Asad 7 Yamil Asad Offside 3 Miguel Almiron Saves 7 Alec Kann Shots Faced 11 Alec Kann Goals Allowed 3 Alec Kann 3 Alec Kann 3 Alec Kann
Goals 6 03/12/2017 at Assists 5 03/12/2017 at Shots 26 04/30/2017 at Shots on Goal 9 06/24/2017 at 9 07/04/2017 at Fouls Committed 18 03/31/2017 at Fouls Suffered 22 05/07/2017 at Corner Kicks 12 03/18/2017 at Offside 5 03/05/2017 at 5 04/22/2017 at Saves 7 04/08/2017 at Shots Faced 11 05/07/2017 at Goals Allowed 3 04/30/2017 at 3 05/07/2017 at 3 06/03/2017 at
03/12/2017 at MIN 05/20/2017 at HOU
W 6-1 W 4-1
05/20/2017 at HOU 05/28/2017 at NYC 07/04/2017 at SJ
W 4-1 W 3-1 W 4-2
07/29/2017 at ORL
T 1-1
04/30/2017 at DC
L 1-3
03/05/2017 at NYR
L 1-2
03/05/2017 at NYR 07/01/2017 at CLB
L 1-2 W 2-0
04/22/2017 at RSL
W 3-1
04/08/2017 at TOR
T 2-2
05/07/2017 at NYC
L 1-3
04/30/2017 at DC 05/07/2017 at NYC 06/03/2017 at VAN
L 1-3 L 1-3 L 1-3
TEAM LOW GAMES (2017) 3-1 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-2
Shots 7 07/01/2017 vs Shots on Goal 1 04/22/2017 vs 1 07/01/2017 vs Fouls Committed 3 06/10/2017 vs Fouls Suffered 6 05/17/2017 vs Corner Kicks 0 07/01/2017 vs Offside 0 03/31/2017 vs 0 04/15/2017 vs 0 05/27/2017 vs Saves 1 06/03/2017 vs 1 07/06/2017 vs Shots Faced 1 06/03/2017 vs
POR
T 1-1
DAL POR
L 0-1 T 1-1
MTL
T 1-1
SEA
W 3-0
POR
T 1-1
TOR POR COL
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W 3-0 T 1-1
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W 6-1
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L 1-3
COL SJ
W 1-0 W 4-2
SEA
T 0-0
NYC
L 1-3
CHI
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L 1-2 W 3-1
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T 2-2
NYC
L 1-3
DC NYC VAN
L 1-3 L 1-3 L 1-3
Shots 6 04/08/2017 at 6 04/15/2017 at Shots on Goal 1 04/15/2017 at Fouls Committed 7 03/18/2017 at Fouls Suffered 6 04/22/2017 at Corner Kicks 1 05/28/2017 at Offside 0 05/20/2017 at 0 06/17/2017 at 0 07/01/2017 at Saves 0 07/29/2017 at Shots Faced 1 03/31/2017 at 1 07/01/2017 at 1 07/29/2017 at
TOR MTL
T 2-2 L 1-2
MTL
L 1-2
CHI
W 4-0
RSL
W 3-1
NYC
W 3-1
HOU CLB CLB
W 4-1 W 3-1 W 2-0
ORL
T 1-1
SEA CLB ORL
T 0-0 W 2-0 T 1-1
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
UNITED VS SPORTING KC ALL-TIME REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS
Sporting KC
Sporting KC 0 wins, 0 goals
Category Goals Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Offsides Corner Kicks
United 0 wins, 0 goals 0 ties
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 0
OT 0 0 0 0 0 0
United Tot 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 0
OT 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tot 0 0 0 0 0 0
GOALS SCORED IN 15-MINUTE INTERVALS: 1-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
OT
Total
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
ATL KC
CAREER COACHING RECORDS: ALL-TIME SERIES LEADERS: Sporting KC
United
Goals Assists Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Committed Fouls Suffered Wins Losses Shutouts Saves Goals Allowed
ALL-TIME SERIES GAME HIGHS: Sporting KC None None None None None None None None None
Goals Assists Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Committed Fouls Suffered Shutouts Saves Goals Allowed
United None None None None None None None None None
W-L-T Breakdowns: Sporting Kansas City W-L-T At Halftime: Leading Tied Trailing First Goal: Allowed Scored Goals Scored: 0 goals 1 goals 2 goals 3 goals 4 goals Goals Allowed: 0 goals 1 goals 2 goals 3 goals 4 goals
Atlanta United
Streak (started)
W-L-T
Streak (started)
6-0-1 3-1-5 0-3-3
2 Ws 2 Ts 2 Ts
(06/24/2017) (06/17/2017) (07/01/2017)
6-2-0 3-2-2 1-3-2
4 Ws (04/22/2017) 2 Ws (06/24/2017) 1 Ts (07/29/2017)
0-4-2 9-0-3
2 Ts 1 Ws
(07/01/2017) (07/29/2017)
1-2-1 9-5-2
1 Ts (07/29/2017) 3 Ws (06/24/2017)
0-4-4 1-0-4 3-0-1 5-0-0 0-0-0
1 Ts 4 Ts 1 Ws 5 Ws 0-
(06/17/2017) (06/10/2017) (06/24/2017) (04/09/2017) -
0-1-1 2-6-2 1-0-1 3-0-0 4-0-0
1 1 1 3 4
Ls Ts Ws Ws Ws
(06/10/2017) (07/29/2017) (07/01/2017) (04/22/2017) (03/12/2017)
5-0-4 3-2-4 1-2-1 0-0-0 0-0-0
1 Ts 3 Ts 1 Ws 1 Ls 0-
(06/17/2017) (07/01/2017) (07/29/2017) (10/01/2016) -
4-0-1 5-0-2 1-4-1 0-3-0 0-0-0
3 1 1 3 0
Ws Ts Ws Ls -
(06/24/2017) (07/29/2017) (07/04/2017) (04/30/2017) -
SPORTING KC CAREER SCORING VS. UNITED (0-0-0) PLAYER
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GS
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G
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GP
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SV
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UNITED CAREER SCORING VS. SPORTING KC (0-0-0) PLAYER
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GS
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A
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GOALKEEPER
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CURRENT SPORTING KC VS. UNITED (0-0-0) PLAYER
GOALKEEPER
GP
GP
GS
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G
SV
CURRENT UNITED VS. SPORTING KC (0-0-0) A
GAA
SHT
PG
PLAYER
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
Jeff Larentowicz Bryan Rochez Jacob Peterson Mark Bloom Brad Guzan Zach Loyd Tyrone Mears Michael Parkhurst
23 1 7 2 4 9 4 18
22 0 5 2 4 8 4 18
1980 33 321 180 360 623 360 1620
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
17 2 8 1 0 2 0 0
GOALKEEPER Brad Guzan
GP 4
MIN SHTS
SV
GAA
PG
360
15 2.25
1
24
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GAME NOTES
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SPORTING KANSAS CITY vs. ATLANTA UNITED FC
2017 REGULAR SEASON TEAM STATS SPORTING KANSAS CITY
Sunday, August 6, 2017 Kickoff: 7 p.m. CT Children’s Mercy Park (Kansas City, KS) MLS Regular Season Game 23 Sporting Kansas City 9-4-9, 36 points (7-0-4 home; 2-4-5 away) 1st place in Western Conference Atlanta United FC 10-7-4, 34 points (6-2-1 home; 4-5-3 away) 5th place in Eastern Conference
9-4-9 (36 pts.) 22 1st in West 28 1.27 22 17 0.77 +11 321 (111) 34.6% 240 278 40 1
English TV: FOX Sports 1 English Radio: Sports Radio 810 WHB Spanish Radio: La Grande 1340 AM Referee: Assistant ref: Assistant ref: 4th official: VAR:
Chris Penso Cameron Blanchard Corey Rockwell Sorin Stoica Juan Guzman Jr.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY ROSTER
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 17 19 21 22 23 24 27 29 30 39 55 77 93 94
Pos. GK DEF DEF DEF DEF MID FWD DEF FWD MID FWD DEF DEF MID GK FWD DEF FWD MID GK FWD FWD DEF DEF MID MID
Name Adrian Zendejas Erik Palmer-Brown Ike Opara Kevin Ellis Matt Besler Ilie Sanchez Gerso Fernandes Graham Zusi Latif Blessing Benny Feilhaber Diego Rubio Seth Sinovic Saad Abdul-Salaam Cristian Lobato Andrew Dykstra Soony Saad Colton Storm Cameron Iwasa Roger Espinoza Tim Melia Daniel Salloi Cameron Porter Amer Didic Tyler Pasher Soni Mustivar Jimmy Medranda
Pronunciation zen-DAY-haas
ATLANTA UNITED FC
RECORD GAMES PLAYED CONFERENCE POSITION GOALS GOALS/GAME ASSISTS GOALS ALLOWED ALLOWED/GAME GOAL DIFFERENTIAL SHOTS (ON GOAL) ON GOAL % FOULS COMMITTED FOULS SUFFERED CAUTIONS EJECTIONS
10-7-4 (34 pts.) 21 5th in East 41 1.95 39 28 1.33 +13 248 (106) 42.7% 259 266 44 3
2017 REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
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SPORTING KANSAS CITY
BEEZ-ler ILL-ee-eh JER-soh gram ZOO-see FAIL-hob-ber sin-OH-vick sahd ab-DOOL sa-LAHM loh-BAH-toe SOO-nee sod
EE-wah-sah MEE-lia shallow-EE
Gerso Four Players Gerso Dwyer, Gerso Three Players Besler, Espinoza Dom Dwyer Dom Dwyer Roger Espinoza Roger Espinoza
ATLANTA UNITED FC
6 GOALS 3 ASSISTS 48 SHOTS 22 SHOTS ON GOAL 2 GAME-WINNING GOALS 2 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS 35 FOULS COMMITTED 37 FOULS SUFFERED 7 CAUTIONS 1 EJECTIONS
Tim Melia 1980 Tim Melia 0.77 Tim Melia 9 Tim Melia 9 Tim Melia 67
GK MINUTES PLAYED GOALS AGAINST AVG. WINS SHUTOUTS SAVES
10 10 56 25 3 2 35 62 6 1
Hector Villalba Yamil Asad Miguel Almiron Almiron, Villalba Almiron, Villalba Three Players Carlos Carmona Yamil Asad Carlos Carmona Three Players
1620 Alec Kann 1.39 Alec Kann 8 Alec Kann 4 Alec Kann 56 Alec Kann
uh-MEER JIDD-itch SOH-nee MOO-stuh-var muh-DRAHN-dah
COACHES - REGULAR SEASON
2017 MLS REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS
PETER VERMES
Eastern Conference 1. Toronto FC 2. Chicago Fire 3. New York City FC 4. New York Red Bulls 5. Atlanta United FC 6. Columbus Crew SC 7. Orlando City SC 8. New England Revolution 9. Philadelphia Union 10. Montreal Impact 11. D.C. United
Pts 43 38 37 35 34 32 30 26 26 24 18
W L T 12 3 7 11 5 5 11 7 4 11 8 2 10 7 4 10 11 2 8 8 6 7 9 5 7 10 5 6 8 6 5 14 3
GD +19 +16 +9 +6 +13 -4 -8 +2 +2 -6 -24
GP 22 21 22 21 21 23 22 21 22 20 22
Western Conference 1. Sporting Kansas City 2. FC Dallas 3. Houston Dynamo 4. Portland Timbers 5. Seattle Sounders FC 6. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7. San Jose Earthquakes 8. Real Salt Lake 9. LA Galaxy 10. Minnesota United FC 11. Colorado Rapids
Pts 36 34 33 31 31 30 29 25 23 22 20
W L T 9 4 9 8 4 7 9 7 6 8 8 7 8 7 7 9 8 3 8 9 5 7 12 4 6 10 5 6 12 4 6 12 2
GD +11 +9 +7 +1 +1 +1 -10 -14 -6 -16 -9
GP 22 20 22 23 22 20 22 23 21 22 20
9th season 112-86-70 9th season (.549) 112-86-70 (.549)
GERARDO MARTINO
MLS EXPERIENCE MLS RECORD YEAR WITH TEAM RECORD WITH TEAM
1st season 10-7-4 (.571) 1st season 10-7-4 (.571)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY INJURY REPORT As of Thursday, Aug. 3 QUESTIONABLE: • None OUT: • Cameron Porter (Broken Fibula)
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #SKCvATL: HEAD-TO-HEAD
#SKCvATL: BY THE NUMBERS
Sporting Kansas City remains at home this weekend as the side prepares to face expansion side Atlanta United FC for the first time in the club’s history. Atlanta United FC joined MLS at the start of the 2017 season, alongside fellow expansion side Minnesota United FC. Sporting KC has historically performed well in inaugural matchups against expansion sides in MLS, going 8-3-3 in their first-ever matches with new teams including a 2-0 defeat to Minnesota United FC at TCF Bank Stadium on May 7 earlier this season. Sporting KC is also 16-7-7 overall against teams that are in the midst of their expansion campaign, with the side going 1-1-0 so far this year after following up their initial defeat to Minnesota with a 3-0 hammering against the Loons at Children’s Mercy Park on June 3. That result means the club is 11-3-0 in their first-ever home games against an expansion franchise, only suffering defeats to the Houston Dynamo (2006), Seattle Sounders FC (2009) and the Montreal Impact (2012). While, like most expansion teams, Minnesota has struggled in their inaugural campaign - languishing in 10th place in the West with a 6-12-4 record - Atlanta has found a winning formula in their inaugural season. The Georgia-based club is 10-7-4 so far in 2017 and sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, four points above the red line. #SKCvATL: Recent Meetings (No prior MLS meetings)
Sporting KC Team Stats • SKC’s 17 goals allowed through 22 games in the 2017 MLS season are the fewest conceded in the league, comfortably ahead of Toronto FC’s 22. SKC also has the best goals against average with 0.77, ahead of TFC’s 1.00, and the club’s nine shutouts are tied for the league lead. • SKC is second in MLS with 14.55 shots per game while facing a league-low 9.68 shots per game. The side also ranks fifth with 5.05 shots on target per game. • SKC leads MLS in passes (11,224), successful passes (9,350) and passing accuracy (83.3) while ranking second in average possession (56.94). • SKC is second in MLS in dribbles attempted with 445 and also ranks second in dribbles completed with 201. • SKC is third in MLS with 10.55 chances created per game and second with 9.27 chances created from open play per game.
Date
Score
Sporting KC Player Stats • Goalkeeper Tim Melia has the best goals against average in MLS at 0.77, conceding just 17 goals in 22 games this season and posting a league-high nine shutouts. In addition, his 79.76 save percentage leads the league among players to play in three or more games. Melia also leads MLS with three penalty saves on five faced in 2017. • Midfielder Ilie is second in MLS with 1,542 passes attempted and is second in the league in passes completed with 1,317. • Defender Matt Besler is second among MLS defenders in passes attempted (1,248) and passes completed (1,076). • Defender Graham Zusi leads all MLS defenders with 33 chances created and 25 chances created from open play. • Winger Gerso is fifth in MLS with 90 dribbles attempted and third with 42 dribbles completed. • Midfielder Benny Feilhaber is seventh in MLS in chances created per game with 2.5.
Result Details
Sunday’s match is the first-ever meeting between Sporting Kansas City and Atlanta United FC.
#SKCvATL: PLAYER HISTORY • No player on Sporting Kansas City’s current roster has faced 2017 expansion side Atlanta United FC in the past.
Atlanta United FC Team Stats • ATL is tied for first in MLS with 41 goals scored in 2017, alongside Toronto FC. • ATL is 17th in MLS in shots with 248 despite being tied for the league lead in goals with 41. • ATL is sixth in MLS with 106 shots on target. ATL’s 53 percent shooting accuracy leads the league. • ATL leads MLS in average possession with 58.13, ahead of SKC’s average possession of 56.94. • ATL and SKC have both been awarded just one penalty this season, with SJ the sole team to yet be awarded a penalty kick in 2017. Atlanta United FC Player Stats • Midfielder Yamil Asad is tied for the league lead with 10 assists in 2017. Midfielder Miguel Almiron is tied for sixth with nine assists.. • Forward Josef Martinez leads MLS with one goal per game, scoring nine goals in his nine appearances to date. • Forward Josef Martinez and midfielder Miguel Almiron are both tied for third in MLS with three multi-goal games apiece.
#SKCvATL: PLAYER/COACH CONNECTIONS
NOTEWORTHY MILESTONES
• Atlanta United FC forward Jacob Peterson spent five seasons with Sporting Kansas City, scoring 15 goals in 135 games for the club in all competitions. • Atlanta goalkeeper Alec Kann spent one season with Sporting KC, making 10 appearances in all competitions for the club in 2016. • Defenders Matt Besler and Graham Zusi, along with midfielder Benny Feilhaber have all played with Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan on the U.S. Men’s National Team. • Midfielder Benny Feilhaber was teammates with Atlanta United defender Tyrone Mears at Derby County in the English Premier League from 2007-2008. • Midfielder Roger Espinoza played alongside Atlanta’s Chris McCann at Wigan Athletic from 2013-2014. • Midfielder Roger Espinoza and Atlanta forward Bryan Rochez have both represented the Honduras National Team since 2014. • Goalkeeper Tim Melia played with Atlanta goalkeeper Kyle Reynish at Real Salt Lake from 2010-2011. • Forward Cameron Porter played with Atlanta forward Romario Williams at the Montreal Impact from 2015-2016. • Goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas was in Club Tijuana’s Academy with Atlanta’s Brandon Vazquez while Atlanta defender Greg Garza played for the first team in from 2015-2016. • Sporting KC goalkeeper coach Alec Dufty played alongside Atlanta’s Mark Bloom at temporary USSF D2 side AC St. Louis in 2010.
• Defender Graham Zusi is one appearance away from reaching 225 in MLS competition (including postseason) for Sporting KC. • Defender Saad Abdul-Salaam is one start shy of reaching 50 in all competitions for the club. • Goalkeeper Tim Melia is one appearance and start away from hitting 75 in MLS play (including postseason) for Sporting KC. • Defender Ike Opara is also one appearance shy of reaching 75 in MLS play for the club.
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes UNBEATEN STREAKS CONTINUE
SPORTING KANSAS CITY NEWS AND NOTES A VAR will be located in a booth at each MLS stadium with access to all available broadcast replays. The VAR will be able to alert the head referee to potential clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents in four game-changing situations: (1) goals, (2) penalty kicks, (3) straight red cards and (4) cases of mistaken identity. These are the only reviewable plays in a match.
Sporting Kansas City extended the side’s unbeaten streak to 11 games in all competitions with last Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire, going 3-0-5 in MLS play since their last defeat on May 27 and 3-0-0 in the U.S. Open Cup as Sporting KC advanced to the Semifinal stage with wins over Minnesota United FC, the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas.
Sporting KC experienced one instance of VAR being used during the club’s preseason, when, with the side leading 1-0 late against the Colorado Rapids, referee Allen Chapman consulted his VAR to point to the spot after Cameron Porter’s handball in the box went unseen by the match officials on the field.
In addition, Sporting KC is riding a 20-game home unbeaten streak in MLS action that stretches all the way back to last summer. Sporting KC last tasted defeat in the regular season at Children’s Mercy Park when the side fell to a 1-0 loss against D.C. United on May 27, 2016. Since then, Sporting KC has gone 14-0-6 in regular-season play at Children’s Mercy Park, and is 17-1-6 in all competitions in that time. The lone setback in the last 14 months came in a 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the CONCACAF Champions League group stage on Sept. 13, 2016.
Tuesday’s 2017 MLS Homegrown game saw the VAR called into action again, when center referee Alan Kelly reviewed goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez’s challenge on José de Jesús Godínez that forced the Chivas U-20 man out of the game. Kelly elected not to issue any discipline and the game resumed with a drop ball.
The club’s 20-game home unbeaten streak is the longest in club history and is the sixth longest in MLS history. The Houston Dynamo holds the current record for the longest home unbeaten streak, having gone 30 home games without a loss from July 9, 2011 through April 28, 2013 - a streak that was shattered by Sporting KC with a 1-0 win on May 12, 2013.
ZUSI & FRIENDS FALL IN PENALTIES TO REAL MADRID
Sporting Kansas City defender Graham Zusi took part in the annual MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night at Solider Field in Chicago, helping the MLS All-Stars to a 1-1 draw against Spanish giants Real Madrid only to fall 4-2 on penalties. Zusi started the game and played the opening 45 minutes at right back before being replaced by FC Dallas defender Hernan Grana at the halftime interval.
The club’s eight-game unbeaten streak in MLS play is the longest active undefeated streak in MLS and has only been bettered all year by the Chicago Fire (11) and FC Dallas (9).
The MLS All-Stars fell behind in the second half when Real Madrid’s Borja Mayoral struck a deflected effort into the side netting past Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei to make the score 1-0 in the 59th minute. The All-Stars responded and found an equalizer with three minutes remaining as former Sporting KC forward Dom Dwyer cleaned up a rebound after Dax McCarty’s header had struck the post.
OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION
Sporting Kansas City saw the club’s offense explode for three goals in last Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Children’s Mercy Park. It was the fifth time that Sporting KC has scored three goals in a game this season, with the side taking all three points on each occasion.
Dwyer and LA’s Giovani dos Santos failed to convert the first two penalties in the shootout before Diego Valeri and Miguel Almiron fired their spot kicks home. Real Madrid converted all four of their attempts through Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo to win the showcase match.
In addition, Sporting KC’s frontline of Diego Rubio flanked by Latif Blessing and Daniel Salloi all found themselves on the scoresheet. Homegrown forward Salloi led the way with a goal and an assist, while Blessing notched the game-winning goal off Rubio’s assist. The trio took four shots each in the match, with five of the 12 finding the target (three from Salloi, two from Blessing and zero from Rubio). The last time Sporting KC’s front three all head four shots in a game was during the season opener - a 0-0 draw at D.C. United - when Gerso, Jimmy Medranda and Dom Dwyer had four shots apiece.
Zusi, 30, earned MLS All-Star recognition for the fifth time in his career, tied with current teammate Matt Besler for third-most in club history. The right back previously received All-Star accolades every year from 2012-2015, a period that saw Sporting KC win an MLS Cup and two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups. Zusi has collected 53 caps for the U.S. MNT since debuting in 2012. He tallied two assists at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil before competing at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and 2016 Copa America Centenario. Zusi most recently lifted the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup alongside Besler.
The front three of Rubio, Blessing and Salloi have played two matches together this season, also facing the Philadelphia Union on July 6. In that game, Rubio scored his first goal of the season off a Salloi assist with Salloi taking four shots while Rubio and Blessing each took aim three times as the game finished 1-1.
EPB REPS SKC IN 2017 MLS HOMEGROWN GAME
On Tuesday night, Sporting Kansas City center back Erik Palmer-Brown represented the MLS Homegrowns in a 2-2 draw against the Chivas de Guadalajara U-20s in the annual MLS Homegrown game - this year held at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. The game is part of the 2017 MLS All-Star festivities and pulls together a squad of Homegrown players from across the league to face an international opponent. Palmer-Brown had previously played in the 2015 edition of the game, when the MLS Homegrowns claimed a 1-1 draw with Club America’s U-20s and EPB was named MVP of the game.
Saturday’s victory over Chicago was made all the more impressive due to the abscence of leading scorer Gerso, who has eight goals and two assists in all competitions this season, as he served a one-game suspension handed down from the MLS Disciplinary Committee.
SALLOI ROUNDING INTO FORM
Sporting Kansas City striker Daniel Salloi had his most productive game to date in the 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Children’s Mercy Park last Saturday night. The Homegrown forward scored the opening goal before adding an assist on Latif Blessing’s game-winner for the first goal-and-assist performance of his Sporting KC career.
Palmer-Brown was a late addition to the side, only officially added to the MLS Homegrowns’ roster on Monday morning. The 20-year-old started the game on the bench but entered at halftime with the score tied at 1-1, helping his side repel waves of Chivas attacks throughout the second period as the Homegrowns grabbed a dramatic late equalizer.
The goal and assist doubled his output for the season, having now scored two goals and recorded two assists in the regular season - though he has also scored twice in the side’s U.S. Open Cup run this year. In addition, with three shots on goal in the match, Salloi doubled his shots on target number for the year, rising to six.
The MLS Homegrowns took an early lead behind the Chicago Fire’s Djordje Mihailovic, only for José de Jesús Godínez to equalize for Chivas before halftime. Rubén Domínguez then gave the Mexican side the lead in the second half before Colorado Rapids Homegrown - and former Olathe, Kansas resident - Kortne Ford headed in to equalize with the final play of the game.
The performance from Salloi marked the first time a Sporting KC player has recorded a goal and an assist in a game since April 9, when both Seth Sinovic and former forward Dom Dwyer had a goal an assist each as Sporting KC cruised to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Children’s Mercy Park.
Palmer-Brown captained the U.S. Under-20 National Team to CONCACAF Championship glory in March - receiving the Golden Ball as the best player in the tournament - before leading the side to the Quarterfinals of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in June as the side fell to runners-up Venezuela in a 2-1 extra-time thriller. He has made 16 appearances for the club since signing as a Homegrown player in 2013 and spent the 2016 season on loan with FC Porto’s B team in Portugal’s second division.
Salloi’s four goals in all competitions is also rapidly gaining ground on defender Kevin Ellis for the most goals by a Homegrown player in Sporting KC history, with Ellis currently sitting on eight goals in his career.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA
CAMERON PORTER’S SEASON OVER
Starting with Sunday’s matchup against Atlanta United FC at Children’s Mercy Park, the remainder of Sporting Kansas City’s MLS matches in 2017 will be aided by the introduction of Video Assistant Referees (VAR). The initiative was debuted at this summer’s FIFA Confederations Cup and FIFA Under-20 World Cup, and is implemented league-wide following Wednesday’s MLS All-Star game.
On Wednesday afternoon, Sporting Kansas City announced that striker Cameron Porter has suffered a broken fibula and ligament damage in his right ankle during the club’s training session on Tuesday morning. Porter is scheduled to undergo reconstructive surgery next Tuesday under the care of Dr. Kirk McCullough at the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic of Kansas City.
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY NEWS AND NOTES Porter has made two appearances in 2017, including a start in Sporting KC’s 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup Round 16 at BBVA Compass Stadium on June 28. Overall, the 24-year-old has scored one goal in eight appearances since joining the club via a trade with the Montreal Impact last summer. He scored his lone goal for the club in a 3-1 victory over Central FC at Children’s Mercy Park in the CONCACAF Champions League group stage on Oct. 19, 2016.
BESLER AND SINOVIC RENEW PARTNERSHIP
BESLER AND ZUSI RAISE CONCACAF GOLD CUP
Since Sinovic made his first appearance for the team on May 28, 2011 after being waived by the New England Revolution earlier in the year, Sporting KC leads all of MLS with 77 shutouts - 13 more than the LA Galaxy in second. Besler and Sinovic have started 123 of the 218 games since the trade, posting 47 of the club’s 77 shutouts alongside one another.
After helping Sporting KC record nine shutouts in the opening 20 games on the left side of the defense to open the 2017 MLS season, center back Matt Besler and left back Seth Sinovic have now posted 47 total shutouts in just 123 games where both have started in the regular season. Besler and Sinovic have started 18 of the club’s 22 regular-season games together this season, posting all nine shutouts.
Defenders Matt Besler and Graham Zusi concluded a successful month with the U.S. Men’s National Team on July 26, raising the CONCACAF Gold Cup after both started and played the full 90 minutes in the final that saw the U.S. emerge as 2-1 victors over Jamaica. Besler (44 caps) and Zusi (53 caps) have been staples of the U.S. National Team in recent years, as Besler earns his second Gold Cup medal after helping the side to glory in 2013, while last Wednesday’s victory represents Zusi’s first international honor.
Individually, Besler leads the league in shutouts since Sinovic joined the club with 63, while Sinovic is second with 56. Prior to the 1-1 draw with Montreal on Saturday, June 10 where Belser was with the U.S. National Team in Mexico, Besler and Sinovic had started each of Sporting KC’s previous 17 regular-season games, conceding just 10 goals - a rate of 0.59 per game.
Besler and Zusi each started four games in the tournament, all alongside one another on the U.S. backline. The pair started the group stage opener - a 1-1 draw with Panama - before earning another start as the U.S. beat Nicaragua 3-0 in the third and final group game to seal first place in Group B, with Zusi assisting the third goal that secured the first-place finish over Panama.
PLAYOFF STREAK
Sporting KC is looking to become the sixth club in MLS history to make at least seven straight trips to the postseason, while Manager Peter Vermes would be just the fourth coach to lead the same team to seven straight playoff appearances.
The U.S. then took on El Salvador in the Quarterfinals, earning a 2-0 victory to book a spot in the Semifinals, though neither Besler nor Zusi featured in that match. The duo were back in the lineup for the Semifinal clash against Costa Rica, helping the side to another 2-0 shutout victory that clinched a spot in the Final against Jamaica.
LONGEST MLS PLAYOFF STREAKS Club Seasons LA Galaxy 10 (1996-2005) LA Galaxy 9 (2009-2016) *active Seattle Sounders FC 9 (2009-2016) *active New York Red Bulls 8 (2010-2016) *active NE Revolution 8 (2002-2009) Real Salt Lake 7 (2008-2014) Sporting KC 6 (2011-2016) *active
PATH TO THE FINAL
Sporting Kansas City will host the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals. The match at Children’s Mercy Park will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. CT. U.S. Soccer held an official draw to determine hosting priorities for both semifinal matchups as well as the tournament Final. Should Sporting KC defeat San Jose, the club will also host the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, currently scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 20.
LONGEST MLS PLAYOFF STREAKS BY A COACH WITH THE SAME TEAM Coach Club Years Seasons Bruce Arena LA Galaxy 8 2009-2016 Steve Nicol NE Revolution 8 2002-2009 Sigi Scmid Seattle Sounders 7 2009-2015 LA Galaxy 6 1999-2004 Peter Vermes Sporting KC 6 2011-2016 (active) Jason Kreis Real Salt Lake 6 2008-2013
In the other semifinal pairing, FC Cincinnati (USL) will host the New York Red Bulls after the Ohio-based side topped Miami FC 1-0 on the road in their quarterfinal on Wednesday night. Sporting Kansas City is seeking the club’s fourth U.S. Open Cup championship, having previously hoisted the title in 2004, 2012 and 2015. None of the other four teams remaining in the 2017 field have won the Open Cup. The 2017 U.S. Open Cup winner will receive $250,000 in prize money and a berth in the 2019 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, the premier club competition in North America.
VERMES VERBATIM
Below are Manager Peter Vermes’ remarks on Sporting KC’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Children’s Mercy Park on July 29, 2017.
Next week’s clash with San Jose will be Sporting Kansas City’s fifth appearance in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. The club has won each of its last three semifinal meetings, claiming victories in 2004, 2012 and 2015 en route to lifting the tournament title on each occasion.
On success of forwards throughout the match… “It was some of the best that we’ve had. I was telling somebody before that I thought that between Diego [Rubio] and Daniel [Salloi], it’s almost like they’ve been playing together for 10 years with the relationship and combination play. The ball that Diego plays him here late in the second half, where he kind of goes to his left and cuts back to the right and slips in through, and Daniel misses it to the far post, that was a fantastic little combination. It was very good. Daniel’s movement off the ball was good. But Diego was very good in holding the ball up for us tonight, it caused a lot of problems for them. It’s amazing that he doesn’t have a hat trick tonight, honestly.”
DWYER DEPARTS
After six seasons with Sporting Kansas City, forward Dom Dwyer was traded to Orlando City SC in a record-setting deal on July 25. Sporting KC received up to $1.6 million in allocation money in exchange for Dwyer which is more than double the highest amount of allocation money ever traded in Major League Soccer history.
On success of defense… “I think Chicago, coming into the game, is probably the best team in the league. I told the guys to start the week that this is going to be your biggest challenge of the year thus far. No disrespect to any of the other teams that we’ve played, but they have a style of play, they have a lot of experience to their team and they’re very strong right up the middle. So because of that, it was going to be a big challenge for us. I thought what was great was I thought we had a great gameplan and a great execution. They got the deflection -that really was a half-hearted service, if you will -- outside of that, they didn’t really have anything in the first half. The second half they got a little bit more, but it wasn’t like we gave up a lot, and Tim [Melia] comes up with a great save on the header, which keeps us in the game. That’s what we always expect of our keeper, to make one big save to keep us in the game, and he did that tonight. He actually made a few. But the guys played very well against a team that was good. It was interesting because we had to make some tactical changes in the game, and so did they. It was good because it was a little bit of a thinking man’s game at different points, and we had to change and they had to change and that was good. For us to come out on top is hopefully a good confidence builder to help us understand that sometimes we have to do some things differently in the game from a tactical perspective and still get the result, and we did it.”
Sporting KC will receive $400,000 in General Allocation Money, $500,000 in Targeted Allocation Money as well as up to $700,000 in future Allocation Money based on Dwyer’s performance. The deal shatters the previous record set earlier this year when Minnesota United sent $650,000 in allocation money to Orlando City SC in exchange for creative midfielder Kevin Molino. Dwyer scored 67 goals in all competitions during his six-year stint with Sporting Kansas City, second-most in team history. The 26-year-old joined the club as the 16th pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of South Florida and appeared in 157 competitive matches. He helped Sporting KC lift the 2013 MLS Cup and 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. He previously spent part of 2013 on loan with Orlando City SC when the Florida club competed in USL PRO, now the United Soccer League. During his time with the Lions, Dwyer notched a then-USL PRO record 15 goals in 13 regular season games before scoring four times in the USL PRO Championship victory over the Charlotte Eagles.
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON RESULTS
ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON SERIES LEADERS
Sporting KC MLS record vs. Atlanta United FC: 0-0-0 Home games: 0-0-0 (0 GF, 0 GA) Road games: 0-0-0 (0 GF, 0 GA)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY
Date Score Result Location Sunday’s match is the first-ever meeting between Sporting Kansas City and Atlanta United FC.
ATLANTA UNITED FC
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
GOALS ASSISTS SHOTS SHOTS ON GOAL FOULS COMMITTED FOULS SUFFERED
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
WINS LOSSES SHUTOUTS SAVES GOALS ALLOWED
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON GAME HIGHS SPORTING KANSAS CITY
ATLANTA UNITED FC
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
GOALS ASSISTS SHOTS SHOTS ON GOAL FOULS COMMITTED FOULS SUFFERED
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A
SAVES GOALS ALLOWED
N/A N/A
ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON SERIES STATS SPORTING KANSAS CITY Category 1 2 OT Total Goals 0 0 0 0 Shots 0 0 0 0 Shots on Goal 0 0 0 0 Fouls 0 0 0 0 Offsides 0 0 0 0 Corner Kicks 0 0 0 0
ATLANTA UNITED FC Category 1 2 OT Total Goals 0 0 0 0 Shots 0 0 0 0 Shots on Goal 0 0 0 0 Fouls 0 0 0 0 Offsides 0 0 0 0 Corner Kicks 0 0 0 0
GOALS SCORED IN SERIES BY INTERVAL KC ATL
98
1-15
0 0
16-30
31-45
0 0
CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK BY THE NUMBERS
19,428
CONSECUTIVE MLS SELLOUTS Dating back to April 2012 (including postseason)
ALL-TIME AVERAGE MLS ATTENDANCE 119 MLS matches since 2011 (including postseason)
SPORTING KC MATCHES PLAYED 113 MLS regular season, 6 MLS postseason, 16 Open Cup, 7 CCL, 5 friendlies
PERCENT CAPACITY IN MLS MATCHES 119 MLS matches since 2011 Seating capacity: 18,467
147
0 0
105.2 5
46-60
0 0
61-75
0 0
76-90
0 0
OT
0 0
Total
0 0
81
SPORTING KC MATCHES WON
not including penalty shootout victories in 2012 U.S. Open Cup and 2013 MLS Cup finals
248
SPORTING KC GOALS SCORED in 147 matches played at the stadium
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY TRANSACTION TRACKER Players In
Players Out
Tyler Pasher (signed from SPR - 12/2/16)
Brad Davis (retired - 10/23/16)
Adrian Zendejas (signed from SPR - 12/2/16)
Nuno Coelho (out of contract - 11/23/16)
Igor Juliao (loan - 12/23/16)
Chance Myers (out of contract - 11/23/16)
Gerso Fernandes (transfer - 1/4/17)
Jacob Peterson (out of contract - 11/23/16)
Latif Blessing (transfer - 1/9/17)
Ever Alvarado (option not exercised - 11/23/16)
Christian Volesky (trade - 1/9/17)
Emmanuel Appiah (option not exercised - 11/23/16)
Cameron Iwasa (signing - 1/10/17)
Connor Hallisey (option not exercised - 11/23/16)
Andrew Dykstra (signing - 1/10/17)
Jon Kempin (option not exercised - 11/23/16)
Ilie Sanchez (signing - 1/13/17)
Justin Mapp (option not exercised - 11/23/16)
Soony Saad (signing - 1/30/17)
Paulo Nagamura (retired - 12/12/16)
Colton Storm (SuperDraft - 2/24/17)
Alec Kann (Expansion Draft - 12/13/16)
Amer Didic (signed from SPR - 5/31/17)
Lawrence Olum (trade - 2/3/17)
Cristian Lobato (signing - 6/29/17)
Benji Joya (waived - 2/27/17) Christian Volesky (waived - 2/27/17) Igor Juliao (waived - 6/29/17) Dom Dwyer (trade - 7/25/17)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY TRANSACTION TIMELINE DATE IN/OUT DETAILS Oct. 23: OUT Sporting KC midfielder Brad Davis retires Nov. 16: Sporting KC signs M Benny Feilhaber and D Ike Opara to new contracts Nov. 23: OUT D Nuno Coelho, D Chance Myers and F Jacob Peterson leaves Sporting KC out of contract. Sporting KC declines options on D Ever Alvarado, M Emmanuel Appiah, M Connor Hallisey, GK Jon Kempin and M Justin Mapp Dec. 2: IN Sporting KC signs D/M Tyler Pasher and GK Adrian Zendejas from Swope Park Rangers (USL) Dec. 12: OUT Sporting KC midfielder Paulo Nagamura retires Dec. 13: Sporting KC signs D Kevin Ellis, GK Alec Kann and D/M Jimmy Medranda to new contracts Dec. 13: OUT Sporting KC goalkeeper Alec Kann selected in Expansion Draft by Atlanta United FC (MLS) Dec. 23: IN Sporting KC signs D Igor Juliao on loan from Fluminense FC (Brazil) Jan. 4: IN Sporting KC signs F Gerso Fernandes as a Designated Player Jan. 9: IN Sporting KC signs F Latif Blessing from Ghana Jan. 9: IN Sporting KC signs F Christian Volesky in trade with Portland Timbers (MLS) Jan. 10: IN Sporting KC signs GK Andrew Dykstra and F Cameron Iwasa Jan. 13: IN Sporting KC signs M Ilie Sanchez Jan. 30: IN Sporting KC re-acquires F Soony Saad Feb. 3: OUT Sporting KC trades M Lawrence Olum to the Portland Timbers (MLS) Feb. 24: IN Sporting KC signs SuperDraft selection D Colton Storm Feb. 27: OUT Sporting KC waives M Benji Joya and F Christian Volesky May 31: IN Sporting KC signs D Amer Didic from Swope Park Rangers (USL) June 29: IN/OUT Sporting KC signs M Cristian Lobato from Gimnastic de Tarragona (Spain) and waives on-loan D Igor Juliao July 25: OUT Sporting KC acquires up to $1.6 million in allocation money from Orlando City SC in exchange for F Dom Dwyer
CONSTRUCTING SPORTING KANSAS CITY Year
MLS SuperDraft
2009
Matt Besler (8th) Graham Zusi (23rd)
Signings
2011 2013 2015
Jimmy Medranda (8/9/13) Saad Abdul-Salaam (12th)
2016 2017
Homegrown Players
Seth Sinovic (5/10/11)
Kevin Ellis (2/18/11)
Benny Feilhaber (12/11/12) Ike Opara (12/12/12)
Erik Palmer-Brown (8/2/13)
Cameron Porter (7/12/16)
Daniel Salloi (1/13/16)
MLS Re-Entry Draft
Tim Melia (12/23/14) Roger Espinoza (1/6/15) Soni Mustivar (2/16/15) Diego Rubio (3/8/16)
Colton Storm (14th)
Trades
Tyler Pasher (12/2/16) Adrian Zendejas (12/2/16) Gerso Fernandes (1/4/17) Latif Blessing (1/9/17) Cameron Iwasa (1/10/17) Ilie Sanchez (1/13/17) Soony Saad (1/30/17) Amer Didic (5/31/17) Cristian Lobato (6/29/17)
Andrew Dykstra (Second Round)
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY 2017 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS DATE
OPPONENT
COMPETITION
TIME (CT) / RESULT
TV / SCORERS
Saturday, March 4
at D.C. United
MLS
T
0-0
--
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
FC DALLAS
MLS
T
0-0
--
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
MLS
W
2-1
Feilhaber, Own Goal
Friday, March 31
at Toronto FC
MLS
T
0-0
--
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
COLORADO RAPIDS
MLS
W
3-1
Sinovic, Gerso, Dwyer
Saturday, April 15
at Portland Timbers
MLS
W
1-0
Dwyer
Saturday, April 22
at FC Dallas
MLS
L
0-1
--
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
REAL SALT LAKE
MLS
W
3-0
Feilhaber, Dwyer, Gerso
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
NEW YORK RED BULLS
MLS
W
2-0
Dwyer (2)
Sunday, May 7
at Minnesota United FC
MLS
L
0-2
--
Saturday, May 13
at Orlando City SC
MLS
T
2-2
Blessing (2)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC
MLS
W
3-0
Gerso (3)
Saturday, May 20
at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
MLS
L
0-2
--
Saturday, May 27
at Colorado Rapids
MLS
L
0-1
--
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
MINNESOTA UNITED FC
MLS
W
3-0
Opara, Medranda, Abdul-Salaam
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
MONTREAL IMPACT
MLS
T
1-1
Gerso
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
MINNESOTA UNITED FC
U.S. OPEN CUP
W
4-0
Opara, Gerso, Dwyer, Salloi
Saturday, June 17
at San Jose Earthquakes
MLS
T
0-0
--
Saturday, June 24
at LA Galaxy
MLS
W
2-1
Espinoza, Opara
Wednesday, June 28
at Houston Dynamo
U.S. Open Cup
W
2-0
Opara, Gerso
SATURDAY, JULY 1
PORTLAND TIMBERS
MLS
T
1-1
Salloi
THURSDAY, JULY 6
PHILADELPHIA UNION
MLS
T
1-1
Rubio
TUESDAY, JULY 11
FC DALLAS
U.S. OPEN CUP
W
3-0 (AET)
Blessing (2), Salloi
Saturday, July 22
at Real Salt Lake
MLS
T
1-1
Feilhaber (PK)
SATURDAY, JULY 29
CHICAGO FIRE
MLS
W
3-2
Salloi, Feilhaber, Blessing
SUNDAY, AUG. 6
ATLANTA UNITED FC
MLS
7:00
FOX SPORTS 1
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
U.S. OPEN CUP
7:30
SPORTINGKC.COM
Saturday, Aug. 12
at Seattle Sounders FC
MLS
3:00
FOX Sports KC
SATURDAY, AUG. 19
FC DALLAS
MLS
7:30
FOX SPORTS KC PLUS
Saturday, Aug. 26
at Houston Dynamo
MLS
8:00
FOX Sports KC
Wednesday, Sept. 6
at New York City FC
MLS
6:30
FOX Sports KC
Sunday, Sept. 10
at Columbus Crew SC
MLS
12:00
ESPN
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
MLS
7:30
FOX SPORTS KC
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24
LA GALAXY
MLS
12:00
ESPN
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
MLS
8:00
FOX SPORTS KC PLUS
Saturday, Oct. 7
at Minnesota United FC
MLS
7:00
FOX Sports KC
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
HOUSTON DYNAMO
MLS
4:00
FOX SPORTS KC
Sunday, Oct. 22
at Real Salt Lake
MLS
3:00
FOX Sports KC
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC MISCELLANEOUS STATS 2017 Record When... Scoring first goal Conceding first goal Leading at halftime Tied at halftime Trailing at halftime
9-0-3 0-4-2 6-0-1 2-1-5 0-3-3
Scoring 0 goals Scoring 1 goal Scoring 2 goals Scoring 3 goals Scoring 4+ goals Allowing 0 goals Allowing 1 goal Allowing 2 goals Allowing 3 goals Allowing 4+ goals
0-4-4 1-0-4 3-0-1 5-0-0 0-0-0 5-0-4 3-2-4 1-2-1 0-0-0 0-0-0
Wearing Sporting blue Wearing dark indigo
5-2-8 4-2-1
Leading at 75’ Tied at 75’ Trailing at 75’
9-0-1 0-1-8 0-3-0
Outshooting opponent Outshot by opponent Shots even
7-2-7 2-1-2 0-1-0
With zero subs With one sub With two subs with three subs
1-0-1 1-1-1 7-3-7
Day games (before 5 p.m.) Games 5 p.m. CT or later
1-1-0 8-3-9
With red card for With red card against
0-0-1 0-1-0
Temperature 75 & up Temperature below 75
3-0-6 6-4-3
In Pacific time zone In Mountain time zone In Central time zone In Eastern time zone
2-1-1 0-1-1 7-2-4 0-0-3
vs. Western Conference vs. Eastern Conference
7-4-4 2-0-5
On grass On turf
8-2-9 1-2-0
Quickest Goals... Seth Sinovic (4/9 vs. COL) - 6th Minute Quickest Goals Against... Cyle Larin (5/13 at ORL) - 16th Minute
Regular Season Record By Month March 2017 March all-time April 2017 April all-time May 2017 May all-time June 2017 June all-time July 2017 July all-time Aug. 2017 Aug. all-time Sept. 2017 Sept. all-time Oct. 2017 Oct. all-time
Game-winning goals after 75’...
1-0-3 17-9-9 3-1-0 43-36-15 2-3-1 36-46-25 2-0-2 41-29-25 1-0-3 51-35-27 0-0-0 40-50-16 0-0-0 30-37-17 0-0-0 21-15-15
vs. Atlanta United FC vs. Chicago Fire vs. Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew SC vs. D.C. United vs. FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC vs. Montreal Impact vs. NE Revolution vs. New York City FC vs. New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC vs. Philadelphia Union vs. Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake vs. SJ Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC vs. Toronto FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Own Goal (3/18 vs. SJ) - 89th Minute
Game-tying goals after 75’...
None
Game-winning goals against after 75’...
Maynor Figueroa (4/22 at FCD) - 77th Minute
Game-tying goals against after 75’...
Matteo Mancosu (6/10 vs. MTL) - 82nd Minute
Red Cards...
Roger Espinoza (5/27 at COL) - 93rd Minute
Red Cards Against...
Chris Duvall (6/10 vs. MTL) - 86th Minute
Penalty Kicks...
Regular Season Team-By-Team (in 2017)
Shutouts 5-0-4 One-goal games 4-2-0 On ESPN/ESPN2 On FOX/FS1 On FSKC
SPORTING KC IN 2017 (MLS REGULAR SEASON) 0-0-1 0-1-4 3-0-2 6-3-2
Benny Feilhaber (7/22 at RSL) - Scored on Nick Rimando
Penalty Kicks Against...
0-0-0 (0-0-0) 15-26-11 (1-0-0) 24-23-13 (1-1-0) 25-22-6 (0-0-0) 20-21-13 (0-0-1) 23-22-12 (0-1-1) 5-9-11 (0-0-0) 21-24-14 (1-0-0) 1-1-0 (1-1-0) 6-3-3 (0-0-1) 24-17-11 (0-0-0) 2-0-0 (0-0-0) 21-20-13 (1-0-0) 1-1-1 (0-0-1) 5-5-5 (0-0-1) 6-3-3 (1-0-1) 9-9-7 (1-0-1) 24-24-8 (1-0-1) 5-7-3 (1-0-0) 14-4-6 (0-0-1) 6-2-3 (0-1-0)
Marcelo Sarvas (3/4 at DC) - Saved by Tim Melia Kevin Doyle (4/9 vs. COL) - Scored on Tim Melia Fredy Montero (5/20 at VAN) - Saved by Tim Melia Diego Valeri (7/1 vs. POR) - Saved by Tim Melia Roland Alberg (7/6 vs. PHI) - Scored on Tim Melia
Youngest Goalscorer... Oldest Goalscorer... Youngest Starter... Youngest to play in a game... Oldest Starter... Oldest to play in a game...
Latif Blessing (5/13 at ORL) - 20 years and 134 days Benny Feilhaber (7/29 vs. CHI) - 32 years and 191 days Erik Palmer-Brown (7/6 vs. PHI) - 20 years and 73 days Latif Blessing (3/11 vs. FCD) - 20 years and 71 days Benny Feilhaber (7/29 vs. CHI) - 32 years and 191 days Benny Feilhaber (7/29 vs. CHI) - 32 years and 191 days
Regular Season Home and Away Overall All-time 2017 at home All-time at home 2017 on road All-time on road
279-257-149 7-0-4 183-91-68 2-4-5 96-166-81
2017 MLS REGULAR SEASON TEAM STATS GOALS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 10 18 28 OPPONENT 8 9 17
SHOTS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 156 165 321 OPPONENT 85 117 212
SHOTS ON GOAL 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 46 64 110 OPPONENT 33 52 85
FOULS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 101 138 239 OPPONENT 129 146 275
OFFSIDES 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 27 16 43 OPPONENT 25 25 50
CORNER KICKS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 58 55 113 OPPONENT 32 49 81
CAUTIONS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 12 26 38 OPPONENT 14 32 46
EJECTIONS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 0 1 1 OPPONENT 0 1 1
PK’S (MADE/ATTEMPTED) 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 0/0 1/1 1/1 OPPONENT 0/1 2/4 2/5
SPORTING KC ALL-TIME WIN/LOSS RECORDS IN COMPETITIVE MATCHES OVERALL Competition MLS Reg. Season MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup International TOTAL
W L T 279 257 149 17 20 8 27 15 6 10 12 9 333 304 172
HOME GF GA 950 909 59 60 98 55 39 45 1146 1069
Competition MLS Reg. Season MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup International TOTAL
W L T 183 91 68 14 3 3 19 7 2 6 4 5 222 105 78
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AWAY GF GA 572 404 35 15 66 26 20 13 695 458
Competition MLS Reg. Season MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup International TOTAL
W L T 96 166 81 2 16 5 8 8 4 4 8 3 110 198 93
GF GA 376 505 21 42 32 29 19 32 448 608
Neutral site MLS Cup Playoffs International TOTAL
W L T 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
GF GA 3 3 0 0 3 3
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC STARTERS BY POSITION (2017 REGULAR SEASON)
Formation: 4-3-3
NOTE: Chart does not account for players interchanging and/or switching positions over the course of a match. Substitute players are not listed.
Center forward Dom Dwyer 14 Latif Blessing 3 Diego Rubio 3 Soony Saad 2
Left forward
Jimmy Medranda 9 Latif Blessing 5 Soony Saad 3 Gerso 2 Daniel Salloi 2 Tyler Pasher 1
Right forward Gerso 18 Latif Blessing 2 Jimmy Medranda 2
Left-center midfielder
Right-center midfielder
Benny Feilhaber 17 Jimmy Medranda 2 Roger Espinoza 1 Jimmy Medranda 1 Soni Mustivar 1
Roger Espinoza 19 Benny Feilhaber 2 Jimmy Medranda 1
Defensive midfielder Ilie 22
Left back
Seth Sinovic 22
Left center back
Right center back
Matt Besler 18 Kevin Ellis 2 Erik Palmer-Brown 2
Ike Opara 19 Kevin Ellis 3
Goalkeeper Tim Melia 22
9
Right back
Graham Zusi 16 Saad Abdul-Salaam 5 Igor Juliao 1
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON BOX SCORES March 4, 2017: D.C. United 0-0 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | RFK Stadium | Washington, D.C. Attendance: 18,268 Weather: Clear and 37 degrees 1 2 F 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sporting KC (0-0-1, 1 pt.) D.C. United (0-0-1, 1 pt.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Feilhaber M Espinoza F Medranda F Dwyer F Gerso
D.C. United GK Hamid D DeLeon D Birnbaum (C) D Franklin D Kemp M Sarvas M Sam (Neagle 76’) M Jeffrey M Buscher (Vincent 61’) M Nyarko F Mullins (Ortiz 69’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Worra (GK) Ellis Boswell Abdul-Salaam Harkes Mustivar Le Toux Blessing Saad Salloi Scoring Summary: None Misconduct Summary: SKC - Seth Sinovic (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 37’ DC - Sean Franklin (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 54’ DC - Rob Vincent (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 64’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 72’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 15 (5) 5 11 2 5
DC 9 (6) 5 22 0 4
March 31, 2017: Sporting KC 0-0 Toronto FC MLS Regular Season | BMO Field | Toronto, Ontario Attendance: 27,909 Weather: Rainy and 44 degrees 1 2 F 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sporting KC (1-0-3, 6 pts.) Toronto FC (1-0-3, 6 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Medranda (Mustivar 65’) F Gerso F Dwyer F Saad (Blessing 83’)
Toronto FC GK Irwin (Bono 40’) D Zavaleta D Moor D Hagglund M Beitashour M Osorio (Cooper 76’) M Bradley (C) M Vazquez M Edwards F Giovinco F Ricketts (Altidore 62’)
March 11, 2017: Sporting KC 0-0 FC Dallas MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 19,117 Weather: Clear and 31 degrees 1 2 F 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sporting KC (0-0-2, 2 pts.) FC Dallas (1-0-1, 4 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Feilhaber M Espinoza F Medranda (Blessing 67’) F Dwyer F Gerso
FC Dallas GK Gonzalez D Harris D Figueroa D Hedges (C) D Guillen M Cermeno M Gruezo M Pomykal (Barrios 80’) M Hayes (Acosta 46’) M Akindele F Colman (Lamah 63’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Seitz (GK) Ellis Grana Juliao Zimmerman Mustivar Urruti Saad Salloi Scoring Summary: None Misconduct Summary: FCD - Aaron Guillen (Yellow Card; Handball) 4’ FCD - Maynor Figueroa (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 29’ FCD - Atiba Harris (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 69’ SKC - Seth Sinovic (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 79’ SKC - Dom Dwyer (Yellow Card; Argument) 81’ FCD - Carlos Gruezo (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 86’ FCD - Carlos Cermeno (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 92+ SKC - Gerso (Yellow Card; Dissent) 95+ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 14 (2) 4 18 1 4
FCD 6 (4) 2 13 1 3
April 9, 2017: Sporting KC 3-1 Colorado Rapids MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 19,249 Weather: Partly cloudy and 74 degrees 1 2 F 1 2 3 0 1 1
Sporting KC (2-0-3, 9 pts.) Colorado Rapids (1-2-1, 4 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Medranda (Mustivar 74’) F Gerso F Dwyer F Saad (Salloi 83’)
Colorado Rapids GK Howard (C) D Miller D Ford (Burling 83’) D Watts D Williams M Adjei-Boateng (Powers 73’) M Azira M Gashi (Calvert 68’) M Hairston M Badji F Doyle
March 18, 2017: Sporting KC 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 19,282 Weather: Sunny and 60 degrees Sporting KC (1-0-2, 5 pts.) San Jose Earthquakes (2-1-0, 6 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Feilhaber (Mustivar 85’) M Espinoza F Gerso F Dwyer F Medranda (Saad 78’)
1 2 F 1 1 2 0 1 1
San Jose Earthquakes GK Bingham D Lima D Bernardez D Jungwirth D Francis M Hyka (Salinas 61’) M Alashe (Thompson 80’) M Godoy M Dawkins F Wondolowski (C) F Urena (Hoesen 68’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Tarbell (GK) Ellis Imperiale Juliao Sarkodie Blessing Ceren Salloi Scoring Summary: SKC - Benny Feilhaber 1 (Graham Zusi 1) 37’ SKC - David Bingham (Own Goal) 89’ SJ - Florian Jungwirth 1 (Danny Hoesen 1, Anibal Godoy 1) 91+ Misconduct Summary: SKC - Dom Dwyer (Yellow Card; Simulation) 16’ SJ - Marco Urena (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 52’ SKC - Graham Zusi (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 84’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 15 (4) 2 9 1 7
SJ 5 (3) 3 11 2 2
April 15, 2017: Sporting KC 1-0 Portland Timbers MLS Regular Season | Providence Park | Portland, OR Attendance: 21,144 Weather: Sunny and 54 degrees Sporting KC (3-0-3, 12 pts.) Portland Timbers (4-2-1, 13 pts.)
1 2 F 0 1 1 0 0 0
Sporting KC Portland Timbers GK Melia GK Gleeson D Zusi D Powell D Opara D Olum D Besler (C) D Miller D Sinovic D Farfan (Asprilla 85’) M Ilie M Guzman (Mattocks 71’) M Espinoza (Abdul-Salaam 90’) M Chara M Feilhaber (Mustivar 83’) M Blanco F Gerso M Valeri (C) F Dwyer M Nagbe F Medranda F Adi
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Mavinga Abdul-Salaam Chapman Ellis Cheyrou Porter Delgado Salloi
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) MacMath (GK) Abdul-Salaam da Fonte Ellis Hamilton Blessing Gatt Porter
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Attinella (GK) Ellis Myers Blessing Vytas Saad Okugo Salloi Barmby
Scoring Summary: None
Scoring Summary: SKC - Seth Sinovic 1 (Unassisted) 6’ SKC - Gerso 1 (Roger Espinoza 1, Dom Dwyer 1) 58’ SKC - Dom Dwyer 1 (Seth Sinovic 1, Soni Mustivar 1) 85’ COL - Kevin Doyle 1 (Penalty Kick) 94+
Scoring Summary: SKC - Dom Dwyer 2 (Jimmy Medranda 1, Benny Feilhaber 1) 53’
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Ilie Sanchez (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 69’ TOR - Jozy Altidore (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 81’ SKC - Seth Sinovic (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 92+ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 15 (5) 2 11 0 4
TOR 13 (2) 5 10 0 6
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Ilie Sanchez (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 38’ COL - Eric Miller (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 84’ COL - Jared Watts (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 86’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 12 (6) 2 8 1 7
10
COL 8 (3) 3 12 4 1
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Ike Opara (Yellow Card; Time Wasting) 25’ COL - Seth Sinovic (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 52’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 12 (4) 3 12 0 5
POR 10 (4) 3 22 4 4
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON BOX SCORES (CONT.) April 22, 2017: FC Dallas 1-0 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | Toyota Stadium | Frisco, TX Attendance: 15,411 Weather: Cloudy and 58 degrees 1 2 F 0 0 0 0 1 1
Sporting KC (3-1-3, 12 pts.) FC Dallas (4-0-2, 14 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Feilhaber (Mustivar 72’) F Gerso (Blessing 84’) F Dwyer F Medranda (Salloi 81’)
FC Dallas GK Gonzalez D Grana D Zimmerman D Hedges (C) D Figueroa M Acosta M Gruezo M Lamah (Harris 86’) M Morales (Ulloa 85’) M Akindele (Barrios 73’) F Urruti
April 29, 2017: Sporting KC 3-0 Real Salt Lake MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 18,648 Weather: Rainy and 48 degrees 1 2 F 1 2 3 0 0 0
Sporting KC (4-1-3, 15 pts.) Real Salt Lake (2-5-2, 8 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza (Mustivar 70’) M Feilhaber F Gerso F Dwyer (Saad 91+) F Medranda (Salloi 79’)
Real Salt Lake GK VanOekel D Acosta (Saucedo 71’) D Wingert (C) D Schuler D Phillips M Mulholland (Hernandez 85’) M Sunny M Rusnak M Lennon M Movsisyan (Silva 60’) F Plata
May 3, 2017: Sporting KC 2-0 New York Red Bulls MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 18,965 Weather: Cloudy and 50 degrees 1 2 F 0 2 2 0 0 0
Sporting KC (5-1-3, 18 pts.) New York Red Bulls (5-4-1, 16 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza (Mustivar 91+) M Feilhaber F Gerso F Dwyer (Saad 93+) F Medranda (Salloi 91+)
New York Red Bulls GK Robles D Murillo D Long D Zizzo D Lade M Davis M Felipe M Muyl M Etienne Jr. (Wright-Phillips 65’) M Veron (Kljestan 57’) F Gulbrandsen (Royer 69’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Lissek (GK) Ellis Hollingshead Abdul-Salaam Cermeno Saad Colman
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Fernandez (GK) Ellis Dunk Abdul-Salaam Schmidt Blessing Holness
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Meara (GK) Ellis Perrinelle Juliao Lawrence Blessing Adams
Scoring Summary: FCD - Maynor Figeuroa 1 (Michael Barrios 2, Hernan Grana 1) 77’
Scoring Summary: SKC - Benny Feilhaber 2 (Graham Zusi 2, Roger Espinoza 2) 17’ SKC - Dom Dwyer 3 (Unassisted) 51’ SKC - Gerso 2 (Soony Saad 1) 95+
Scoring Summary: SKC - Dom Dwyer 4 (Unassisted) 46’ SKC - Dom Dwyer 5 (Benny Feilhaber 2) 68’
Misconduct Summary: RSL - Luke Mulholland (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 39’ SKC - Benny Feilhaber (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 49’ RSL - Demar Phillips (Yellow Card; Dissent) 51’ RSL - Yura Movsisyan (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 55’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 55’ SKC - Graham Zusi (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 69’ SKC - Gerso (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 84’ SKC - Brooks Lennon (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 85’
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Ike Opara (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 30’ SKC - Dom Dwyer (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 51’ NY - Sean Davis (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 62’ NY - Connor Lade (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 76’ NY - Bradley Wright-Phillips (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 92+
Misconduct Summary: None Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 11 (1) 5 5 1 3
FCD 11 (6) 1 11 6 3
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks May 7, 2017: Minnesota United FC 2-0 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | TCF Bank Stadium | Minneapolis, MN Attendance: 17,709 Weather: Cloudy and 60 degrees Sporting KC (5-2-3, 18 pts.) Minnesota United FC (3-5-2, 11 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Juliao (Zusi 46’) D Ellis D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Feilhaber F Gerso (Salloi 77’) F Dwyer F Saad (Medranda 60’)
1 2 F 0 0 0 2 0 2
Minnesota United FC GK Shuttleworth D Thiesson (Taylor 75’) D Kallman D Calvo (C) D Burch M Ibson M Cronin M Molino M Danladi (Warner 72’) M Ibarra F Ramirez (Venegas 84’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Alvbage (GK) Opara Davis Mustivar Kadrii Blessing Jome Scoring Summary: MIN - Abu Danladi 1 (Miguel Ibarra 1, Ibson 2) 22’ MIN - Christian Ramirez 6 (Miguel Ibarra 2, Abu Danladi 1) 39’ Misconduct Summary: SKC - Igor Juliao (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 17’ MIN - Christian Ramirez (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 51’ MIN - Francisco Calvo (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 72’ SKC - Dom Dwyer (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 72’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 17 (7) 2 15 1 10
MIN 7 (4) 7 10 3 2
SKC 10 (7) 2 7 4 6
RSL 14 (2) 4 15 3 6
May 13, 2017: Orlando City SC 2-2 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | Orlando City Stadium | Orlando, FL Attendance: 25,527 Weather: Cloudy and 80 degrees 1 2 F 1 1 2 2 0 2
Sporting KC (5-2-4, 19 pts.) Orlando City SC (6-3-1, 19 pts.)
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 18 (8) 2 16 4 3
NY 6 (2) 6 10 1 3
May 17, 2017: Sporting KC 3-0 Seattle Sounders FC MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 20,139 Weather: Sunny and 77 degrees Sporting KC (6-2-4, 22 pts.) Seattle Sounders FC (2-5-4, 10 pts.)
1 2 F 0 3 3 0 0 0
Sporting KC Orlando City SC GK Melia GK Bendik D Zusi D Sutter D Opara D Aja D Besler (C) D Spector D Sinovic (Abdul-Salaam 93+) D Toia M Ilie M Higuita (Gil 65’) M Espinoza M Nocerino M Feilhaber M Kaka (C) F Gerso M Johnson F Blessing (Saad 81’) F Rivas (Barnes 64’) F Medranda (Mustivar 86’) F Larin
Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Feilhaber (Salloi 89’) F Gerso (Blessing 83’) F Dwyer F Medranda (Mustivar 79’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Saunders (GK) Ellis Giro Porter Pereira Salloi Garcia Carrasco
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Miller (GK) Abdul-Salaam Tolo Ellis Mathers Porter Dempsey
Scoring Summary: SKC - Latif Blessing 1 (Matt Besler 1) 9’ ORL - Cyle Larin 7 (Carlos Rivas 5, Donny Toia 2) 16’ ORL - Kaka 3 (Scott Sutter 3) 26’ SKC - Latif Blessing (Unassisted) 74’ Misconduct Summary: ORL - Jose Aja (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 11’ ORL - Christian Higuita (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 40’ SKC - Graham Zusi (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 48’ SKC - Ilie (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 79’ SKC - Latif Blessing (Yellow Card; Simulation) 79’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 14 (8) 2 7 5 3
11
ORL 7 (4) 6 9 2 4
Seattle Sounders FC GK Frei D Delem D Marshall D Alfaro D Fisher (Evans 78’) M Fernandez M Roldan M Svensson (Shipp 72’) M Morris (Adekoya 77’) F Lodeiro (C) F Bruin
Scoring Summary: SKC - Gerso 3 (Unassisted) 56’ SKC - Gerso 4 (Unassisted) 58’ SKC - Gerso 5 (Graham Zusi 3, Benny Feilhaber 3) 69’ Misconduct Summary: SEA - Jordy Delem (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 3’ SEA - Tony Alfaro (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 85’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 12 (6) 5 8 1 5
SEA 10 (5) 3 6 3 3
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON BOX SCORES (CONT.) May 20, 2017: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-0 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | BC Place | Vancouver, British Columbia Attendance: 21,020 Weather: Sunny and 67 degrees
May 27, 2017: Colorado Rapids 1-0 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | Commerce City, CO Attendance: 17,648 Weather: Partly cloudy and 55 degrees
1 2 F Sporting KC (6-3-4, 22 pts.) 0 0 0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5-5-1, 16 pts.) 1 1 2
Sporting KC (6-4-4, 22 pts.) Colorado Rapids (3-8-1, 10 pts.)
Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Ellis D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Mustivar (Feilhaber 56’) F Gerso F Blessing (Porter 69’) F Pasher (Medranda 46’)
Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Feilhaber F Gerso F Blessing F Medranda (Saad 74’)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC GK Ousted D Williams D Waston (C) D Parker D Harvey M Laba M Techera M Jacobson M Tchani (Davies 62’) M Bolanos (Mezquida 78’) F Montero (Shea 85’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Tornaghi (GK) Abdul-Salaam de Jong Opara Rosales Salloi Teibert Scoring Summary: VAN - Cristian Techera 3 (Christian Bolanos 3, Sheanon Williams 2) 40’ VAN - Tim Parker 1 (Christian Bolanos 4) 67’ Misconduct Summary: SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 66’ SKC - Seth Sinovic (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 77’ VAN - Matias Laba (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 89’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 12 (2) 5 15 4 3
VAN 13 (7) 2 11 4 8
June 10, 2017: Sporting KC 1-1 Montreal Impact MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 20,334 Weather: Sunny and 85 degrees Sporting KC (7-4-5, 26 pts.) Montreal Impact (4-4-5, 17 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Abdul-Salaam D Opara D Ellis D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza (C) M Feilhaber F Gerso F Dwyer F Medranda (Mustivar 80’)
1 2 F 1 0 1 0 1 1
Montreal Impact GK Bush D Duvall D Cabrera D Camara D Fisher D Lovitz M Oduro (Mancosu 77’) M Mallace M Donadel M Piatti (C) (Salazar 92+) F DePuy (Romero 71’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Kronberg (GK) Didic Lefevre Juliao Arregui Porter Rubio Salloi Scoring Summary: SKC - Gerso 6 (Ilie 1) 24’ MTL - Matteo Mancosu 3 (Unassisted) 82’ Misconduct Summary: MTL - Ignacio Piatti (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 46+ MTL - Matteo Mancosu (Yellow Card; Dissent) 84’ MTL - Chris Duvall (Red Card; Serious Foul) 86’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 15 (5) 6 3 1 4
MTL 11 (7) 4 11 2 3
1 2 F 0 0 0 1 0 1
Colorado Rapids GK Howard (C) D Hairston (Williams 86’) D Burling D Ford D Miller (da Fonte 46’) M Azira M Powers M Gashi M Saeid (Gatt 76’) F Badji F Doyle
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) MacMath (GK) Abdul-Salaam Serna Juliao Hamilton Mustivar Gordon Porter Salloi Scoring Summary: COL - Kortne Ford 1 (Shkelzen Gashi 1) 11’
June 3, 2017: Sporting KC 3-0 Minnesota United FC MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 20,361 Weather: Partly cloudy and 86 degrees Sporting KC (7-4-4, 25 pts.) Minnesota United FC (4-8-2, 14 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Abdul-Salaam D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Medranda (Mustivar 67’) M Feilhaber F Gerso F Saad (Dwyer 62’) F Blessing (Salloi 75’)
1 2 F 1 2 3 0 0 0
Minnesota United FC GK Shuttleworth D Thiesson D Kallman (C) D Taylor D Burch (Davis 63’) M Ibson M Warner M Ibarra (Schuller 8’) M Molino M Jome (Kadrii 55’) F Ramirez
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Alvbage (GK) Didic Greenspan Juliao Venegas Porter Martin Scoring Summary: SKC - Ike Opara 1 (Matt Besler 2) 47+ SKC - Jimmy Medranda 1 (Unassisted) 54’ SKC - Saad Abdul-Salaam 1 (Unassisted) 87’
Misconduct Summary: COL - Bobby Burling (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 19’ COL - Eric Miller (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 22’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 41’ COL - Tim Howard (Yellow Card; Time Wasting) 86’ COL - Kevin Doyle (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 89’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card/Red Card; Unsporting Behavior) 93+
Misconduct Summary: MIN - Ismaila Jome (Yellow Card; Not Retreating) 7’ SKC - Benny Feilhaber (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 12’ MIN - Collen Warner (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 23’ MIN - Bobby Shuttleworth (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 43’ SKC - Tim Melia (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 44’
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 25 (2) 2 14 0 8
COL 6 (3) 1 19 1 3
June 17, 2017: San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | Avaya Stadium | San Jose, CA Attendance: 18,000 Weather: Sunny and 85 degrees Sporting KC (7-4-6, 27 pts.) San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-5, 20 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Feilhaber F Gerso F Dwyer (Rubio 76’) F Blessing (Medranda 69’)
1 2 F 0 0 0 0 0 0
San Jose Earthquakes GK Bingham D Lima D Bernardez D Imperiale D Sarkodie M Cato (Salinas 70’) M Godoy M Thompson (Yueill 75’) M Hyka F Wondolowski (C) F Hoesen
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Tarbell (GK) Abdul-Salaam Francis Ellis Mfeka Mustivar Salloi Scoring Summary: None Misconduct Summary: SJ - Anibal Godoy (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 73’ SJ - Chris Wondolowski (Yellow Card; Dissent) 74’ SKC - Matt Besler (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 78’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 86’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 13 (4) 3 15 3 6
12
SJ 5 (3) 3 7 2 2
SKC 27 (9) 1 13 2 9
MIN 7 (1) 6 14 1 2
June 24, 2017: LA Galaxy 1-2 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | StubHub Center | Carson, CA Attendance: 20,140 Weather: Sunny and 69 degrees 1 2 F 2 0 2 0 1 1
Sporting KC (8-4-6, 30 pts.) LA Galaxy (6-6-4, 22 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Feilhaber (Medranda 61’) F Gerso F Dwyer (Mustivar 92+) F Blessing (Salloi 72’)
LA Galaxy GK Diop D Smith D Romney D Van Damme (C) D Cole M Garcia (Pedro 60’) M Villarreal M Zardes (Jamieson IV 77’) M Alessandrini M Boateng F McBean (Villarreal 62’)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Kempin (GK) Abdul-Salaam Arellano Ellis Lassiter Saad McInerney Scoring Summary: SKC - Roger Espinoza 1 (Gerso 1) 22’ SKC - Ike Opara 2 (Matt Besler 3) 35’ LA - Dave Romney 1 (Unassisted) 77’ Misconduct Summary: LA - Jaime Villarreal (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 33’ LA - Nathan Smith (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 59’ SKC - Gerso (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 73’ LA - Jelle Van Damme (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 81’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 10 (5) 4 12 4 2
LA 17 (5) 3 14 0 6
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON BOX SCORES (CONT.) July 1, 2017: Sporting KC 1-1 Portland Timbers MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 20,933 Weather: Sunny and 85 degrees Sporting KC (8-4-7, 31 pts.) Portland Timbers (7-7-5, 26 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Abdul-Salaam D Opara D Ellis D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza (C) M Feilhaber (Medranda 80’) F Gerso (Salloi 35’) F Saad (Rubio 59’) F Blessing
1 2 F 0 1 1 1 0 1
Portland Timbers GK Gleeson D Powell (Valentin 76’) D Olum D Miller D Vytas M Nagbe M Zemanski M Asprilla (Mattocks 60’) M Valeri (C) M Blanco (Arboleda 92+) F Adi
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Attinella (GK) Palmer-Brown Myers Storm Farfan Mustivar Ebobisse Scoring Summary: POR - Diego Valeri 10 (Sebastian Blanco 4) 26’ SKC - Daniel Salloi 1 (Roger Espinoza 3) 60’ Misconduct Summary: POR - Fanendo Adi (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 38’ SKC - Latif Blessing (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 44’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 45’ SKC - Kevin Ellis (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 85’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 7 (1) 2 14 1 0
POR 9 (3) 0 11 3 2
July 6, 2017: Sporting KC 1-1 Philadelphia Union MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 19,240 Weather: Sunny and 88 degrees Sporting KC (8-4-8, 32 pts.) Philadelphia Union (6-7-5, 23 pts.) Sporting KC GK Melia D Abdul-Salaam D Opara D Palmer-Brown D Sinovic M Ilie M Feilhaber (C) M Medranda F Blessing F Rubio (Gerso 80’) F Salloi
Philadelphia Union GK McCarthy D Gaddis D Elliott D Onyewu D Wijnaldum M Jones M Medunjanin (C) M Pontius (Epps 61’) M Ilsinho (Alberg 61’) M Picault (Simpson 92+) F Sapong
Real Salt Lake GK Rimando (C) D Beltran D Glad D M. Silva D Acosta M Sunny (Lennon 72’) M Mulholland M Savarino M Rusnak M Plata F L. Silva
Scoring Summary: SKC - Diego Rubio 1 (Daniel Salloi 1) 49’ PHI - Roland Alberg 4 (Penalty Kick) 69’
Scoring Summary: RSL - Luis Silva 1 (Joao Plata 3, Danilo Acosta 2) 43’ SKC - Benny Feilhaber 3 (Penalty Kick) 59’
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Saad Abdul Salaam (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 64’ SKC - Benny Feilhaber (Yellow Card; Dissent) 68’ PHI - Haris Medunjanin (Yellow Card; Dissent) 68’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 19 (8) 1 9 1 14
1 2 F 2 1 3 1 1 2
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Cleveland (GK) Abdul-Salaam Harrington Ellis Mihailovic Saad Conner Scoring Summary: SKC - Daniel Salloi 2 (Unassisted) 23’ CHI - Matt Besler (Own Goal) 28’ SKC - Benny Feilhaber 4 (Unassisted) 46+ SKC - Latif Blessing 3 (Diego Rubio 1, Daniel Salloi 2) 51’ CHI - David Accam 12 (Patrick Doody 1, Dax McCarty 4) 78’ Misconduct Summary: CHI - Juninho (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 76’ CHI - Joao Meira (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 90’ SKC 19 (9) 2 8 5 5
Sporting KC GK Melia D Abdul-Salaam D Ellis D Palmer-Brown D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza (C) M Feilhaber F Gerso (Salloi 80’) F Rubio F Blessing
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Fernandez (GK) Didic Horst Pasher Maund Medranda Wingert Mustivar Saucedo Dwyer Movsisyan
Sporting KC Chicago Fire GK Melia GK Lampson D Zusi D Polster D Opara D Kappelhof D Besler (C) D Meira D Sinovic D Doody M Ilie M Schweinsteiger (Campbell 91+) M Espinoza M McCarty M Feilhaber (Palmer-Brown 87’) M Juninho (C) (Johnson 77’) F Blessing (Medranda 83’) F Solignac (Accam 55’) F Rubio F Nikolic F Salloi (Lobato 73’) F de Leeuw
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
1 2 F 0 1 1 1 0 1
Sporting KC (8-4-9, 33 pts.) Real Salt Lake (7-12-3, 24 pts.)
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) McGuire (GK) Ellis Rosenberry Pasher Yaro Mustivar Carroll Porter Saad
July 29, 2017: Sporting KC 3-2 Chicago Fire MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 20,313 Weather: Sunny and 79 degrees Sporting KC (9-4-9, 36 pts.) Chicago Fire (11-5-5, 38 pts.)
1 2 F 0 1 1 0 1 1
July 22, 2017: Real Salt Lake 1-1 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | Rio Tinto Stadium | Sandy, UT Attendance: 19,316 Weather: Sunny and 92 degrees
CHI 10 (3) 6 10 3 5
13
PHI 7 (2) 6 12 2 3
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 40’ SKC - Ilie (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 47’ RSL - Sunny (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 53’ RSL - Danilo Acosta (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 56’ RSL - Tony Beltran (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 71’ SKC - Gerso (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 77’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
SKC 9 (3) 5 9 1 1
RSL 20 (6) 2 15 3 6
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 U.S. OPEN CUP BOX SCORES June 14, 2017: Sporting KC 4-0 Minnesota United FC U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 15,260 Weather: Sunny and 86 degrees 1 2 F 2 2 4 0 0 0
Sporting KC Minnesota United FC Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara (Ellis 88’) D Besler (C) D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza M Medranda (Feilhaber 74’) F Gerso (Blessing 78’) F Dwyer F Salloi
Minnesota United FC GK McLain D Venegas D Greenspan (Burch 67’) D Kallman (C) D Davis D Jome (Thiesson 75’) M Warner M Martin M Schuller (Ibson 46’) F Danladi F Kadrii
June 28, 2017: Houston Dynamo 0-2 Sporting KC U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 | BBVA Compass Stadium | Houston, TX Attendance: 6,095 Weather: Sunny and 83 degrees 1 2 F 0 2 2 0 0 0
Sporting KC Houston Dynamo
July 11, 2017: Sporting KC 3-0 FC Dallas (AET) U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 15,016 Weather: Sunny and 91 degrees Sporting KC FC Dallas
1 2 ET1 ET2 F 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sporting KC Houston Dynamo GK Melia GK Willis D Abdul-Salaam (Palmer-Brown 74’) D Garcia D Opara D Anibaba D Ellis D Hunter D Sinovic D Remick M Ilie M Ward M Espinoza (C) M Bird (Holland 81’) M Medranda M Wenger (Garcia 62’) F Gerso (Belmar 94+) M Alex (Luna 68’) F Porter (Mustivar 54’) M Rodriguez F Blessing F Sanchez (C)
Sporting KC GK Melia D Abdul-Salaam D Opara (Ellis 110+) D Palmer-Brown D Sinovic M Ilie M Espinoza (C) M Medranda F Gerso (Salloi 85’) F Rubio (Feilhaber 91’) F Blessing
Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Alvbage (GK) Abdul-Salaam Cronin Porter Ibarra Ramirez
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Brown (GK) Maher Greene Hernandez Escalante James
Subs not used: Subs not used: Dykstra (GK) Seitz (GK) Storm Hume Mustivar Guillen Saad Hayes
Scoring Summary: SKC - Ike Opara 1 (Graham Zusi 1) 43’ SKC - Gerso 1 (Unassisted) 46+ SKC - Dom Dwyer 1 (Gerso 1) 72’ SKC - Daniel Salloi 1 (Roger Espinoza 1) 83’
Scoring Summary: SKC - Ike Opara 2 (Kevin Ellis 1, Ilie 1) 61’ SKC - Gerso 2 (Latif Blessing 1) 91+
Scoring Summary: SKC - Latif Blessing 1 (Benny Feilhaber 1) 108+ SKC - Latif Blessing 2 (Jimmy Medranda 1) 113+ SKC - Daniel Salloi 2 (Benny Feilhaber 2) 118’
Misconduct Summary: MIN - Justin Davis (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 90’ MIN - Collen Warner (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 93+
Misconduct Summary: HOU - Eric Bird (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 23’ HOU - Andrew Wenger (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 48’ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 49’ HOU - Memo Rodriguez (Yellow Card; Simulation) 64’
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
Misconduct Summary: SKC - Seth Sinovic (Red Card; DOGSO) 15’ FCD - Victor Ulloa (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 47+ SKC - Roger Espinoza (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 48+ FCD - Mauro Diaz (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 62’ SKC - Jimmy Medranda (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 65’ FCD - Maxi Urruti (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 90’ FCD - Maxi Urruti (Yellow Card/Red Card; Unsporting Behavior) 101’ FCD - Javier Morales (Red Card; Violent Conduct) 110+ FCD - Atiba Harris (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 120’
SKC 19 (8) 0 13 1 4
MIN 5 (0) 4 18 3 3
SKC 12 (7) 2 13 5 7
14
HOU 10 (2) 5 21 1 6
Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks
FC Dallas GK Gonzalez D Grana D Zimmerman D Harris D Hollingshead (Morales 88’) M Gruezo M Diaz (C) M Ulloa (Akindele 46’) M Barrios M Lamah (Colman 106’) F Urruti
SKC 22 (9) 6 13 0 1
FCD 23 (6) 5 20 4 10
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS DATE
March 4 March 11 March 18 March 31 April 9 April 15 April 22 April 29 May 3 May 7 May 13 May 17 May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 6 July 22 July 29 Aug. 6 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 16 Sept. 24 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 15 Oct. 22
OPPONENT
at D.C. United vs. FC Dallas vs. San Jose Earthquakes at Toronto FC vs. Colorado Rapids at Portland Timbers at FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls at Minnesota United FC at Orlando City SC vs. Seattle Sounders FC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC vs. Montreal Impact at San Jose Earthquakes at LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union at Real Salt Lake vs. Chicago Fire vs. Atlanta United FC at Seattle Sounders FC vs. FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo at New York City FC at Columbus Crew SC vs. New England Revolution vs. LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo at Real Salt Lake
RESULT T T W T W W L W W L T W L L W T T W T T T W
SCORE 0-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 3-1 1-0 0-1 3-0 2-0 0-2 2-2 3-0 0-2 0-1 3-0 1-1 0-0 2-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 3-2
ATTEND. 18,268 19,117 19,282 27,909 19,249 21,144 15,411 18,648 18,965 17,709 25,527 20,139 21,020 17,648 20,361 20,334 18,000 20,140 20,933 19,240 19,316 20,313
RECORD PLACE PTS. GOALSCORERS 0-0-1 0-0-2 1-0-2 1-0-3 2-0-3 3-0-3 3-1-3 4-1-3 5-1-3 5-2-3 5-2-4 6-2-4 6-3-4 6-4-4 7-4-4 7-4-5 7-4-6 8-4-6 8-4-7 8-4-8 8-4-9 9-4-9
T-6 6 5 T-4 T-3 2 4 T-2 T-1 T-1 T-1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
1 2 5 6 9 12 12 15 18 18 19 22 22 22 25 26 27 30 31 32 33 36
--Feilhaber, Own Goal -Sinovic, Gerso, Dwyer Dwyer -Feilhaber, Dwyer, Gerso Dwyer (2) -Blessing (2) Gerso (3) --Opara, Medranda, Abdul-Salaam Gerso -Espinoza, Opara Salloi Rubio Feilhaber (PK) Salloi, Feilhaber, Blessing
SPORTING KC 2017 REGULAR-SEASON STATS 2017 SPORTING KANSAS CITY STATISTICS (9-4-9, 36 pts.) THROUGH GAMES OF JULY 29, 2017 UNF POS PLAYER 7 F Gerso Fernandes 14 F Dom Dwyer* 10 M Benny Feilhaber 9 F Latif Blessing 30 F Daniel Salloi 3 D Ike Opara 27 M Roger Espinoza 94 F Jimmy Medranda 11 F Diego Rubio 15 D Seth Sinovic 17 D Saad Abdul-Salaam 5 D Matt Besler 8 D Graham Zusi 93 M Soni Mustivar 22 F Soony Saad 6 M Ilie Sanchez 4 D Kevin Ellis 40 D Igor Juliao 19 M Cristian Lobato 29 GK Tim Melia 2 D Erik Palmer-Brown 77 M Tyler Pasher 39 F Cameron Porter 55 D Amer Didic 21 GK Andrew Dykstra 24 F Cameron Iwasa 23 D Colton Storm 1 GK Adrian Zendejas Own-goals received Team totals Opponent totals
GP 21 15 20 14 12 19 20 21 5 22 7 18 17 13 10 22 5 1 1 22 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
22 22
GS MIN 20 1719 14 1271 19 1671 10 852 2 303 19 1710 20 1777 15 1331 3 305 22 1979 5 452 18 1620 16 1485 1 197 5 386 22 1980 5 450 1 45 0 17 22 1980 2 183 1 45 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 1980 22 1980
G 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 17
A 1 1 3 0 2 0 3 1 1 1 0 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SHT 48 45 37 25 14 12 27 36 9 10 4 4 20 0 13 12 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
SOG 22 22 14 12 6 4 4 8 1 2 2 1 7 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FC 28 35 26 20 4 8 31 8 7 11 7 15 10 6 6 10 4 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
FS 30 37 32 19 3 7 28 16 10 14 3 8 11 3 8 27 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OFF 5 10 0 11 1 1 2 3 2 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
CK 5 2 77 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 12 0 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C 4 5 3 2 0 2 7 0 0 5 1 1 3 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 20
321 213
111 85
240 278
278 240
44 49
114 80
40 48
1 1
T 9 9 9
SO 9 9 8
GAME-WINNING GOALS: Ike Opara 2, Gerso Fernandes 2, Dom Dwyer 2, Benny Feilhaber 1, Latif Blessing 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Roger Espinoza 2, Matt Besler 2, Graham Zusi 1, Daniel Salloi 1, Diego Rubio 1, Jimmy Medranda 1, Benny Feilhaber 1, Dom Dwyer 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: Benny Feilhaber 1-1 SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING UNF POS 29 GK
GOALKEEPER Tim Melia Team totals Opponent totals
GP 22 22 22
GS 22 22 22
MIN 1980 1980 1980
SH 85 85 111
SV 67 67 82
* = Played with other teams in 2017. Only Sporting Kansas City statistics listed here. 15
GA 17 17 28
GAA 0.77 0.77 1.27
PG 2 2 1
PA 5 5 1
W 9 9 4
L 4 4 9
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes Manager | Peter Vermes
Assistant Coach | Kerry Zavagnin Assistant Coach Kerry Zavagnin first joined Kansas City in 2000 as a holding midfielder and was an integral part of the club’s midfield for the next nine seasons, during which time he helped lead the Wizards to MLS Cup (2000) and U.S. Open Cup (2004) Championships. He was named to the MLS All-Star team and the Best XI in 2004. Zavagnin’s primary duties as an assistant include scouting, developing Sporting Kansas City’s younger players, breaking down film and assisting with training sessions, among others.
Peter Vermes is in his ninth season as Sporting Kansas City Manager in 2017. He is the team’s longest-serving manager and his 140 coaching victories in all competitions are the most club history. During his tenure, he has won three major trophies – the 2012 and 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups and the 2013 MLS Cup championship – and finished atop the Eastern Conference regular-season standings in 2011 and 2012. He is the first coach in club history to lead Sporting KC to six straight postseason appearances, as well as the only person to ever win the MLS Cup as both a player and a coach with the same team. His 112 regular-season wins top the club’s all-time chart and rank tied for seventh most in MLS history. He passed his former coach Bob Gansler as the winningest manager in team history with a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Aug. 12, 2015, his 109th victory in all competitions. He has coached 319 total games during his Kansas City coaching career, most in club history.
He started his professional career with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, where he played in 39 games over two seasons. After spending one season with the Lehigh Valley Steam (USL-1), Zavagnin came to Kansas City in 2000. He played 237 games (228 starts) and logged 20,516 minutes for Kansas City, setting team records in both categories. He scored eight goals and added 22 assists in his nine seasons in Kansas City blue. Zavagnin was named Team Defender of the Year in 2001.
Vermes oversees all soccer operations for Sporting KC, including the active roster, the Swope Park Rangers (USL) and the Sporting KC Academy. Vermes entered MLS ahead of its inaugural season in 1996 and retired from the league in 2002, closing out his playing career in Kansas City after stints with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and Colorado Rapids.
On top of his club success in Kansas City, Zavagnin also appeared 21 times for the United States Men’s National Team. He recorded one assist for the U.S., who went 15-2-4 when Zavagnin featured. He married his wife Mirriam prior to the 2009 season, when he became an assistant coach at the club.
Following a standout high school career in which he was named New Jersey Player of the Year, Vermes was a star forward and All-American at Rutgers University. After college, Vermes represented the United States in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and was named 1988 Chevrolet U.S. Male Soccer Athlete of the Year for his efforts.
Assistant Coach | Zoran Savic
Vermes was an integral part of a young U.S. team at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where he nearly scored a sensational goal against the host Azzurri. It was the first time the U.S. had qualified for the World Cup in 40 years and set the stage for the progress of the U.S. National Team. In 1989 and 1990, Vermes became the first American to play in the Hungarian and Dutch First Divisions, playing for Raba ETO and FC Volendam, respectively. He later spent five years with Figueras of the Spanish Second Division.
Assistant Coach Zoran Savic joined Sporting Kansas City late in the 2009 season after a 30-year career at all levels of the game in the United States. A native of Gornji Milanovac, Yugoslavia, Savic began his journey through American soccer with the Buffalo Stallions of the Major Indoor Soccer League in 1980. Savic would go on to star for several MISL teams, with his most prosperous period coming with the Kansas City Comets, with whom he scored 70 goals in just over 100 appearances from 1982-1984.
For MLS’s inaugural season in 1996, Vermes served as captain of the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. In 1997, he was traded to the Colorado Rapids for current Sporting KC Assistant Coach Kerry Zavagnin and played in Denver through the 1999 season, leading the Rapids to the 1997 MLS Cup Final.
After retiring as a player in 1991, Savic turned his attention to coaching in the indoor game. Savic led the Kansas City Attack from 1992-1996, winning Coach of the Year honors for the 1994-1995 season while also serving as the team’s General Manager. Savic later coached the Kansas City Comets from 2000-2005.
Vermes joined Kansas City in 2000 for what would be the most successful seasons of his MLS career. During his first year in Kansas City, he anchored one of the best defenses in league history and won MLS Defender of the Year honors in helping lead the Wizards to the 2000 MLS Cup Championship. He retired in 2002 after appearing in 209 MLS matches (including playoffs) and playing more than 18,000 minutes. In 2013, Vermes was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Year
In 2007 Savic switched to the outdoor game, joining Chivas USA as an assistant to then-head coach Preki before moving into the commentary booth for Kansas City matches in 2008 and 2009. Savic’s career as a commentator was cut short, however, when newly installed Manager Peter Vermes tabbed Savic to be part of his coaching staff late in the 2009 season.
PETER VERMES HEAD COACHING RECORD AT SPORTING KC MLS Playoffs Open Cup International Total
2009 3-6-3 --- 2010 11-13-6 --- 2011 13-9-12 2-1-0 2012 18-7-9 1-1-0 2013 17-10-7 2-1-2 2014 14-13-7 0-1-0 2015 14-11-9 0-0-1 2016 13-13-8 0-1-0 2017 9-4-9 --- TOTAL 112-86-70 5-5-3
--- 0-1-0 3-1-0 4-0-1 1-1-0 1-1-0 4-0-1 1-1-0 3-0-0 17-5-2
--- --- --- --- 2-0-2 3-2-1 --- 1-2-1 --- 6-4-4
3-6-3 11-14-6 18-11-12 23-8-10 22-12-11 18-17-8 18-11-11 15-17-9 12-4-9 140-100-79
Goalkeeper Coach | Alec Dufty Goalkeeper coach Alec Dufty enters his first season with Sporting Kansas City having been introduced to the organization as Sporting KC’s USL affiliate - the Swope Park Rangers - goalkeeper coach in the side’s inaugural season in 2016. A former MLS player, Dufty began his playing career with the New York Red Bulls in 2009, going on to make one appearance before joining the MLS reserve goalkeeper pool. In 2010, Dufty joined USSF D2 Pro League side AC St. Louis, making 30 appearances before returning to MLS with the Chicago Fire in late 2010. He announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2011 season.
Fitness Coach | Mateus Manoel Mateus Manoel is in his eighth season with Sporting KC as Head Fitness Coach. His responsibilities cover all aspects of sport performance and science for the team, including strength and conditioning, injury prevention, field practices, nutrition, fitness monitoring (training load and readiness), player re-adaptation following rehab and recovery.
Dufty then took to coaching, first working with Florida Gulf Coast University and then the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2015, Dufty served as goalkeeper coach for Toronto FC II in their inaugural USL season.
In the summer of 2010, Manoel was an Assistant Fitness Coach for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team during the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He had formerly served as the Head Fitness Coach for the Mexican Men’s National Team in 2009, working with renowned coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. During 2007 and 2008, Manoel held a position with Athletes’ Performance in the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, where he worked with professional athletes from a variety of sports, including NFL, NHL, MLB and MLS (Chivas USA and LA Galaxy). Previously, he had assisted with strength and conditioning for D.C. United, while concurrently holding the position of Sports Performance Director with Velocity Sports Performance in Alexandria, Virginia. Manoel holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from George Washington University, where he was also responsible for the strength and conditioning needs of the Colonials Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland - College Park and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Manoel was born in Brazil and is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #17 | D | SAAD ABDUL-SALAAM | @Saad_Abdul SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
59
41
3903
1
7
MLS Postseason
2
2
210
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
8
4
499
0
1
International
2
2
180
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
71
49
4792
1
8
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Assists 1, 7 times, last: Sept. 18, 2016, KC vs. LA Shots on Goal 1, 8 times, last: July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Shots 2, 3 times, last: July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Fouls Committed 5, May 21, 2016, KC vs. RSL Fouls Suffered 3, 2 times, last: Sept. 9, 2015, KC at POR Last Regular Season... Appearance July 22, 2017, KC at RSL Goal June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Assist Sept. 18, 2016, KC vs. LA 2017 Record when: he starts 1-0-4 he scores 1-0-0
Height: 6-4 Weight: 185 Birthday: 9/8/1991 Hometown: Gahanna, Ohio College: Akron Acquired: 2015 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#12)
Sporting KC selected defender Saad Abdul-Salaam with the 12th overall pick in the 2015 Abdul-Salaam played three seasons at the University of Akron (2012-14), recording three MLS SuperDraft. The right back played 28 matches across all competitions during his goals and 12 assists in 54 college games. He helped Akron win MAC regular season titles rookie season, including 22 regular season appearances, all five games in the Lamar in each of his three seasons and earned All-MAC First Team honors as a senior in 2014. Hunt U.S. Open Cup and one start in the MLS Cup Playoffs. He recorded six assists in 30 MLS appearances in 2016 and once again started in the MLS Cup Playoffs. He scored his first career goal in a 3-0 win over Minnesota United FC on June 3, 2017. MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
59
41
3903
1
7
24
8
52
38
5
0
3
0
0
1
KC - Postseason
2
2
210
0
0
0
0
5
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
61
43
4113
1
7
24
8
57
40
5
0
4
0
0
1
#5 | D | MATT BESLER | @MattBesler SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 3 times, last: July 3, 2016, KC vs. CLB Assists 1, 14 times, last: June 24, 2017, KC at LA Shots on Goal 2, Oct. 9, 2010, KC vs. SEA Shots 2, 4 times, last: March 16, 2013, KC vs. CHI Fouls Committed 5, Aug. 4, 2012, KC at NE Fouls Suffered 4, Sept. 26, 2009, KC vs. COL
A
MLS Regular Season
218
212
19112
3
14
MLS Postseason
13
13
1260
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
17
15
1384
0
1
International
10
10
885
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
258
250
22641
3
15
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal July 3, 2016, KC vs. CLB Assist June 24, 2017, KC at LA 2017 Record when: he starts 9-4-5 he scores 0-0-0
Height: 6-0 Weight: 170 Birthday: 2/11/1987 Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas College: Notre Dame Acquired: 2009 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#8) Sporting KC’s Matt Besler is in his ninth season at his hometown club. He has earned MLS Best XI (2012-13), MLS All-Star (2011, 2013-16), MLS Defender of the Year (2012) and MLS Breakout Player of the Year (2012) honors since being selected in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Notre Dame.
Besler has earned 44 caps for the United States Men’s National Team since debuting in January 2013. He featured in four matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Kansan to play in the quadrennial tournament, as the U.S. advanced to the Round of 16. He also helped the U.S. win the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, starting all three matches in the knockout stage. He joined the U.S. squad for the 2016 Copa America Besler ranks fourth in Sporting KC history with 258 appearances across all competitions. Centenario, starting two matches, and scored his first international goal at St. Vincent and A regular staple of the team’s backline, he has started 225 of 231 MLS matches (including the Grenadines on Sept. 2, the same day his firstborn daughter Parker Rhea was born in playoffs) and landed club Defender of the Year honors four times (2011-13, 2015). Kansas City. He recently made four appearances for his country as the U.S. claimed the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
218
212
19112
3
14
41
9
192
103
7
1
28
2
2
7
KC - Postseason
13
13
1260
0
0
2
0
14
10
2
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
231
225
20372
3
14
43
9
207
113
9
1
28
2
2
7
17
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #9 | F | LATIF BLESSING | @latif_blessing SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
14
10
852
3
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
3
2
222
2
1
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
17
12
1074
5
1
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, May 13, 2017, KC at ORL Assists 0 Shots on Goal 3, July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Shots 4, July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Fouls Committed 6, May 27, 2017, KC at COL Fouls Suffered 4, March 11, 2017, KC vs. FCD Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 3-2-5 he scores 1-0-1
Height: 5-3 Weight: 130 Birthday: 12/30/1996 Hometown: Accra, Ghana Last Club: Liberty Professionals FC (Ghana) Acquired: Signed on 1/9/2017 Sporting Kansas City acquired 20-year-old winger Latif Blessing in a transfer from Liberty Professionals FC of the Ghana Premier League in early 2017. Blessing scored two goals on his first start for the club in a 2-2 draw with Orlando City SC on May 13, 2017. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Blessing was named the 2016 Ghana Premier League player of the year after leading the top flight with 17 goals in his first season on the senior team. He was also a finalist for the 2016 Ghanaian FA Cup most valuable player award, helping Liberty Professionals reach the semifinals of the knockout competition.
Blessing, a product of the Liberty Professionals youth academy, debuted for the first team on Feb. 28, 2016 and opened his scoring account with a game-winning goal against Inter Allies one week later. He caught fire during the month of April with five goals over a three-game span, including a brace in a 5-1 victory over defending league champions Ashanti Gold. Blessing received his first call-up to the Ghana Men’s National Team in December 2016 as a member of the Black Stars’ 30-man provisional squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, but was not selected to the final roster.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
14
10
852
3
0
25
12
20
19
11
0
2
0
1
0
MLS - TOTAL
14
10
852
3
0
25
12
20
19
11
0
2
0
1
0
#55 | D | AMER DIDIC | @amerdidic_ SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
MLS Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
3
3
270
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
3
3
270
0
0
Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta Last Club: Swope Park Rangers (USL) Acquired: Signed on 5/31/2017
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A
A
Last Regular Season... Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0
Birthday: 12/28/1994
Sporting Kansas City signed central defender Amer Didic from the club’s USL affiliate, the Swope Park Rangers, on May 31, 2017. Didic had previously made three appearances for Sporting KC in the CONCACAF Champions League during the 2016 campaign after joining on loan from the Rangers. Didic was born in Zenica, Bosnia, but raised in Edmonton, Alberta after his parents fled the war-torn Eastern European nation when Didic was a child. He made 32 appearances for the Rangers in their inaugural season in 2016, helping guide the side to the Western Conference championship before falling to defeat in the USL Cup Final against New York Red Bulls II.
he scores 0-0-0
Didic was named to the USL Team of the Week a league-high six times throughout the year before earning a spot on the USL All-League First Team, while also being named a finalist for USL Defender of the Year. In addition, he was named Swope Park Rangers defensive player of the year. Collegiately, Didic played at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, making 84 appearances and scoring 28 goals from central defense. Didic represented Canada’s Under-23 National Team for the first time in March 2017 when he took part in a mini-tournament in Qatar, playing the full 90 minutes in two games against Uzbekistan and Qatar without conceding a goal as Canada won the tournament with 1-0 and 2-0 wins, respectively.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #21 | GK | ANDREW DYKSTRA SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals Allowed 4, 3 times, last: March 6, 2016, DC at LA (w/ DC) Saves 8, May 15, 2010, CHI at KC (w/ CHI)
A
MLS Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
0
0
0
0
0
Last Regular Season... Appearance March 6, 2016, DC at LA (w/ DC) Shutout April 12, 2014, DC at NY (w/ DC) 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0
Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Birthday: 1/2/1986 Hometown: Woodbridge, Virginia College: Virginia Commonwealth University Acquired: Signed on 1/10/2017 after being selected in Stage Two of Re-Entry Draft Dykstra joins Sporting KC having previously played for D.C. United from 2012-2016, where he served as a backup goalkeeper to Bill Hamid. He began his professional career with the Chicago Fire in 2009 and boasts seven years of MLS experience, appearing in 31 regular season matches with seven shutouts and an 11-11-8 record.
Undrafted out of college, Dykstra was signed to the Chicago Fire’s developmental roster in April 2009. He was signed to the senior roster two months later and became Chicago’s starting goalkeeper ahead of the 2010 campaign. He ended the year with a career-high 17 MLS appearances and five shutouts. Dykstra has previously spent time on loan in the USL with the Richmond Kickers and the Charleston Battery.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
SHT
SVS
SO
GA
GAA
PG
PA
C
E
W
L
T
KC - Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - Regular Season
31
31
2758
153
104
7
44
1.44
3
5
0
1
11
11
8
MLS - TOTAL
31
31
2758
153
104
7
44
1.44
3
5
0
10
11
11
8
#4 | D | KEVIN ELLIS | @Kev_Ellis4 SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 5 times, last: Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Assists 1, 5 times, last: Oct. 1, 2016, KC at NE Shots on Goal 2, Oct. 25, 2015, KC vs. LA Shots 3, Oct. 25, 2015, KC vs. LA Fouls Committed 4, April 25, 2015, KC at HOU Fouls Suffered 3, Aug. 8, 2015, KC at TOR
A
MLS Regular Season
68
58
5389
5
5
MLS Postseason
3
3
300
1
0
U.S. Open Cup
13
10
974
0
1
International
6
6
540
2
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
90
77
7206
8
6
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 22, 2017, KC at RSL Goal Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Assist Oct. 1, 2016, KC at NE 2017 Record when: he starts 0-2-3 he scores 0-0-0
Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Birthday: 6/30/1991 Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri College: Barton County Community College Acquired: Signed as Homegrown on 2/18/2011 Sporting KC’s second Homegrown Player in club history, Kevin Ellis set regular season career-highs with 27 games played and four goals in 2015, the most by any MLS defender that year. He added another goal in the MLS Cup Playoffs and finished 2015 with starts in 32 of 33 appearances across all competitions. On April 2, 2016 he became the first Sporting KC Homegrown Player to reach 50 career regular season appearances.
Now in his seventh MLS season, Ellis developed in the Sporting KC Academy while attending Oak Park High School before playing at Barton County Community College from 2009-10. He scored his first goal for the club in the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals against eventual champion Cruz Azul (Mexico).
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
68
58
5389
5
5
26
11
69
43
2
0
10
0
2
3
KC - Postseason
3
3
300
1
0
2
2
4
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
71
61
5689
6
5
28
13
73
45
2
0
11
0
2
3
19
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #27 | M | ROGER ESPINOZA SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
MLS Regular Season
180
160
14190
5
23
MLS Postseason
8
7
545
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
16
14
1534
0
3
International
3
2
232
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
207
183
16501
5
26
Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Aurora, Colorado College: Ohio State Last Club: Wigan Athletic (England) Acquired: Signed on 1/6/2015
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 5 times, last: June 24, 2017, KC at LA Assists 1, 23 times, last: July 1, 2017, KC vs. POR Shots on Goal 2, 8 times, last: May 13, 2017, KC at ORL Shots 6, May 15, 2016, KC vs. ORL Fouls Committed 5, May 1, 2016, KC vs. LA Fouls Suffered 6, 2 times, last: Oct. 16, 2016, KC at RSL
A
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal June 24, 2017, KC at LA Assist July 1, 2017, KC vs. POR 2017 Record when: he starts 8-4-8 he scores 1-0-0
Birthday: 10/25/1986
Roger Espinoza played five seasons in Kansas City from 2008-12 before moving abroad to Wigan Athletic FC. After a two-year stint in the English Premier League and English Championship, Espinoza returned to Sporting KC in 2015 and tallied one goal and four MLS assists. His 2015 campaign was cut short due to a left foot injury sustained in early August, but returned to the fold as a regular starter in 2016, tallying a career-high five assists.
competitions, tallying five goals and 26 assists over seven seasons. In two years at Wigan Athletic, he logged 57 appearances, including eight in the UEFA Europa League, and started in the club’s 2013 FA Cup Final victory over Manchester City. Espinoza has earned 51 caps for the Honduras Men’s National Team since debuting in 2009. He has competed in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Espinoza was an MLS All-Star in 2012 and helped lead the club to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title that season. He has made 207 appearances for the club in all MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
180
160
14190
5
23
190
47
280
248
12
15
39
7
1
6
KC - Postseason
8
7
545
0
0
6
2
10
10
1
0
3
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
188
167
14735
5
23
196
49
290
258
13
15
42
7
1
6
#10 | M | BENNY FEILHABER | @b_feilhaber22 SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, 2 times, last: Sept. 18, 2015, KC vs. FCD Assists 2, 5 times, last: Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Shots on Goal 3, 2 times, last: July 10, 2016, KC vs. NYC Shots 7, May 27, 2017, KC at COL Fouls Committed 6, Aug. 10, 2014, KC at VAN Fouls Suffered 6, 2 times, last: Sept. 23, 2015, KC at HOU
A
MLS Regular Season
140
129
11346
28
41
MLS Postseason
7
7
694
0
3
U.S. Open Cup
11
10
856
3
8
International
9
8
592
1
3
ALL COMPETITIONS
167
154
13488
32
55
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Assist May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA 2017 Record when: he starts 8-3-8 he scores 3-0-1
Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Birthday: 1/19/1985 Hometown: Irvine, California College: UCLA Last Club: New England Revolution Acquired: Trade with New England Revolution on 12/11/2012 A seven-year MLS veteran, Benny Feilhaber set professional career-highs in 2015 with 10 goals and 15 assists en route to an MLS MVP nomination. He was named MLS Player of the Month in April of that year, earned MLS All-Star honors for the first time in his career and landed Sporting KC’s 2015 Most Valuable Player award after finishing with a club record 20 assists in all competitions. Feilhaber turned professional in 2005 with German club Hamburg after two seasons at UCLA. He moved to Derby County of the English Premier League in 2007 and Danish side AGF Aarhus in 2008 before signing with the New England Revolution in 2011. He
joined Sporting KC prior to the 2013 campaign and has made 167 appearances across all competitions for the club with 32 goals and 56 assists. Feilhaber has earned 43 caps for the United States Men’s National Team since debuting in 2007. He scored the game-winning goal on a volley in the 2007 Gold Cup Final against Mexico before competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He helped lead the U.S. to the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and also made three appearances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He returned to the National Team after a three year absence in January 2017 under new head coach Bruce Arena.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
140
129
11346
28
41
210
68
172
270
4
260
24
1
7
12
MLS - Regular Season
192
175
15539
33
50
288
96
240
411
6
333
32
3
7
13
KC - Postseason
7
7
694
0
3
17
3
14
17
2
2
2
0
0
1
MLS - TOTAL
199
182
16233
33
53
305
99
254
428
8
335
34
3
7
14
20
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #7 | F | GERSO FERNANDES | @ge7fe SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 3, May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA Assists 1, June 24, 2017, KC at LA Shots on Goal 4, May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA Shots 6, May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA Fouls Committed 4, June 17, 2017, KC at SJ Fouls Suffered 3, 4 times, last: June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN
A
MLS Regular Season
21
20
1719
6
1
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
3
3
252
2
1
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
24
23
1971
8
2
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 22, 2017, KC at RSL Goal June 10, 2017, KC vs. MTL Assist June 24, 2017, KC at LA 2017 Record when: he starts 8-4-8 he scores 3-0-1
Height: 5-8 Weight: 140 Birthday: 2/21/1991 Hometown: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Last Club: C.F. Os Belenenses (Portugal) Acquired: Signed on 1/4/2017 Gerso Fernandes, a left-footed winger, has played more than 150 matches during a six-year professional career in Portugal. He has spent each of the last five seasons in the Portuguese first division, including the 2016-17 Primeira Liga campaign with Belenenses. On May 17, 2017, Gerso scored the first Sporting KC hat-trick in seven years in a 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC before adding a goal and an assist in his first-ever U.S. Open Cup game against Minnesota United FC on June 14, 2017.
He started nine of 14 Primeira Liga appearances for Belenenses since August, recording four assists as well as the game-winning goal against Maritimo on Dec. 10, 2016. He also contributed one assist in three domestic cup matches, featuring in the 2016-17 Taça de Portugal and the 2016-17 Taça da Liga. Fernandes appeared more than 100 times for Estoril between 2011-2016. He helped clinch promotion to the Primera Liga in his first year with the club before facilitating Estoril’s transition to the top flight over the next two seasons, recording four assists in 43 Primera Liga appearances and playing six games in the 2013-14 UEFA Europa League group stage.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
21
20
1719
6
1
48
22
28
30
5
5
4
0
2
0
MLS - TOTAL
21
20
1719
6
1
48
22
28
30
5
5
4
0
2
0
#24 | F | CAMERON IWASA | @cam31iwasa SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A
A
MLS Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
0
0
0
0
0
Last Regular Season... Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0
Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Birthday: 7/7/1993 Hometown: Sacramento, California Last Club: Sacramento Republic FC (USL) Acquired: Signed on 1/10/2017 Cameron Iwasa was a 2016 USL All-League Second Team honoree, recording 12 goals and three assists in his second year with Sacramento Republic FC. Iwasa’s 12 goals set a regular-season club record and helped Sacramento finish first in the USL Western Conference standings. Iwasa appeared in all 30 regular season matches for his hometown club in 2016, including a team-record 27 straight starts to end the campaign. His 59 shot attempts and 31 shots on goal were also single-season Sacramento records. Iwasa earned USL Team of the Week honors three times and was named USL Player of the Week in Week 13 after netting a brace in a 3-2 win over Rio Grande Valley FC on June 18.
he scores 0-0-0
The forward inked his first professional contract with Sacramento in 2015 and ended the season with one goal and one assist in 17 regular season appearances as a rookie. Iwasa totaled 23 goals and 14 assists during a four-year collegiate career at UC Irvine. He was named a 2014 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist as a senior after recording six goals, six assists and guiding UC Irvine to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #19 | M | CRISTIAN LOBATO SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
1
0
17
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
1
0
17
0
0
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 1, July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Fouls Committed 0 Fouls Suffered 1, July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0 he scores 0-0-0
Height: 5-11 Weight: 160 Birthday: 3/7/1989 Hometown: Barcelona, Spain Last Club: Gimnastic de Tarragona (Spain) Acquired: Signed on 6/29/2017 Cristian Lobato joins Sporting Kansas City after spending the last two seasons with Gimnastic de Tarragona in the Spanish Second Division. Lobato has made more than 150 professional appearances since 2008, including a two-year stint at FC Barcelona B where he was teammates with Sporting KC midfielder Ilie from 2011-2013. He spent four years at FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before ending his youth career at Spanish outfit CE L’Hospitalet.. Lobato earned his senior team debut for Hospitalet in 2008 and helped the club win a
Tercera Division title in 2009-10 and promotion to the Segunda Division B. He then joined Barcelona B of the Segunda Division, scoring eight goals in 57 games. In February 2014, Lobato made his top-flight debut for CA Osasuna and ended the 2013-14 La Liga campaign with 12 appearances. He then left Spain for the first time, helping Asteras Tripoli to a fourth-place finish in the 2014-15 Superleague Greece before returning to join Gimnastic de Tarragona in 2015.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
1
0
17
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
1
0
17
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
#94 | D | JIMMY MEDRANDA | @jimmymedranda SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
62
45
3828
2
3
MLS Postseason
1
0
1
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
5
5
494
0
1
International
2
1
96
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
70
51
4420
2
4
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 2 times, last: June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Assists 1, 3 times, last: April 15, 2017, KC at POR Shots on Goal 3, June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Shots 4, 5 times, last: June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Fouls Committed 4, 2 times, last: Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Fouls Suffered 4, March 15, 2014, KC vs. FCD Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Assist April 15, 2017, KC at POR 2017 Record when: he starts 7-2-6 he scores 1-0-0
Height: 5-8 Weight: 150 Birthday: 2/7/1994 Hometown: Mosquera, Nariño, Colombia Last Club: Deportivo Pereira (Colombia) Acquired: Signed on 2/13/2014 Jimmy Medranda joined Sporting KC in August 2013 on loan from Colombian club Deportivo Pereira, making his MLS debut a month later. He signed permanently for Sporting KC in February 2014 and has played 70 games for the club across all competitions, including a career-high 32 appearances and 25 starts in 2016.
Medranda has scored two goals and added three assists since the start of 2016, his first for the club. He joined Deportivo Pereira’s youth system at age 12 before climbing the ladder to the senior team by age 17. He made 16 first team appearances for the club in two seasons, scoring twice.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
62
45
3828
2
3
87
17
59
41
4
8
9
1
1
2
KC - Postseason
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
63
45
3829
2
3
87
17
59
41
4
8
9
1
1
2
22
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #29 | GK | TIM MELIA | @TimMelia28 SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
MLS Regular Season
72
72
6480
0
0
MLS Postseason
2
2
174
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
8
8
780
0
0
International
1
1
90
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
83
83
7524
0
0
Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Hometown: Great River, New York College: Lynn University Last Club: Chivas USA Acquired: Signed on 12/23/2014
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals Allowed 5, 2 times, last: Aug. 19, 2015, KC vs. SJ Saves 7, 2 times, last: Oct. 16, 2015, KC at SJ
A
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Shutout June 17, 2017, KC at SJ 2017 Record when: he starts 9-4-9
Birthday: 5/15/1986
Tim Melia solidified his position as starting goalkeeper in 2016 following his breakout season in 2015 where he earned MLS Comeback Player of the Year honors. Now in his sixth MLS season after previously serving as a back-up goalkeeper at Real Salt Lake (2010-11) and Chivas USA (2012-14), Melia ended 2016 with eight clean sheets and a 1.11 goals against average in the regular season as Sporting KC made its sixth straight playoff appearance.
During his breakout campaign in 2015, Melia finished third in 2015 with a 72.6 precent save percentage while also ranking in the top 10 in wins, shutouts and goals against average. He was a six-time member of the MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week and became the first goalkeeper in MLS history to record six shutouts in his first nine league matches for a new team.
After a four-year college career with NCAA Division III program Lynn University (New In 2016, Melia became the first goalkeeper in club history to record at least five saves, York), Melia began his professional career in 2008 with the Rochester Rhinos of the USL one penalty stop and a shutout win in the same match against the New York Red Bulls on First Division. After stints with Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA, he spent the latter half of April 9 before performing the feat again in the 2017 season opener against D.C. United. 2014 as a League Pool Goalkeeper, earning emergency call-ups from Sporting KC, FC Dallas and D.C. United. MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
SHT
SVS
SO
GA
GAA
PG
PA
C
E
W
L
T
KC - Regular Season
72
72
6480
289
211
25
75
1.04
7
11
6
0
30
23
18
MLS - Regular Season
78
77
6919
325
233
25
89
1.16
8
12
6
1
31
27
19
KC - Postseason
2
2
174
5
2
0
2
1.03
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
MLS - TOTAL
80
79
7093
330
235
25
91
1.15
8
12
6
1
31
28
19
#93 | M | SONI MUSTIVAR | @billydougie SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
MLS Regular Season
63
45
4130
0
3
MLS Postseason
2
2
210
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
8
7
640
1
0
International
2
2
154
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
75
56
5134
1
3
Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Hometown: Aubervilliers, France Last Club: Petrolul Ploiesti (Romania) Acquired: Signed on 2/13/2015
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 2, Aug. 15, 2015, KC vs. VAN Shots on Goal 1, Oct. 21, 2015, KC vs. COL Shots 2, Aug. 8, 2015, KC at TOR Fouls Committed 4, 2 times, last: Sept. 9, 2016, KC vs. HOU Fouls Suffered 3, 4 times, last: May 11, 2016, KC at COL
A
Last Regular Season... Appearance June 24, 2017, KC at LA Goal N/A Assist April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL 2017 Record when: he starts 0-1-0 he scores 0-0-0
Birthday: 2/12/1990
Soni Mustivar is entering his third season with Sporting KC having set career-highs in starts (24) and minutes played (2095) in 2016. In his first season at Sporting KC, Mustivar earned Co-Defender of the Year honors after producing a 15-5-6 record as a starter in all competitions and led MLS during the regular season with more than six interceptions per 90 minutes played. Mustivar began his professional career as a teenager with SC Bastia in France’s Ligue 2 from 2008-10. He then moved to FC Petrolul Ploiesti and played three seasons in
Romania’s Liga I, recording 61 league appearances in addition to eight games in the UEFA Europa League. He started in Petrolul’s triumph in the 2013 Romanian Cup Final. Mustivar has earned 12 caps for the Haiti Men’s National Team since debuting in 2013. This year he has helped Haiti book a spot in the Copa America Centenario and featured in a pair of 2018 World Cup qualifiers. He was a youth international for France at the U-20 level and holds dual citizenship in both France and Haiti. He joined Haiti for the Copa America Centenario but did not appear in a game.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
63
45
4130
0
3
11
1
67
41
0
0
8
1
0
1
KC - Postseason
2
2
210
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
65
47
4340
0
3
11
1
69
44
0
0
8
1
0
1
23
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #3 | D | IKE OPARA | @ikeopara SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 11 times, last: June 24, 2017, KC at LA Assists 1, 3 times, last: Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Shots on Goal 2, 3 times, last: March 22, 2014, KC vs. SJ Shots 3, 2 times, last: March 22, 2014, KC vs. SJ Fouls Committed 5, May 11, 2016, KC at COL Fouls Suffered 3, April 13, 2016, KC vs. COL
A
MLS Regular Season
71
58
5345
8
3
MLS Postseason
3
0
16
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
5
5
493
2
0
International
7
7
630
1
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
86
70
6484
11
3
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal June 24, 2017, KC at LA Assist Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ 2017 Record when: he starts 9-2-8 he scores 2-0-0
Height: 6-2 Weight: 180 Birthday: 2/21/1989 Hometown: Durham, North Carolina College: Wake Forest Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes Acquired: Trade with San Jose Earthquakes on 12/12/2012 Eighth-year veteran Ike Opara is in his fifth season as a member of Sporting KC, having set career-highs for appearances (25), starts (15) and assists (3) in 2016. He enjoyed a sensational first month of the 2015 campaign, scoring two goals, leading MLS in interceptions and earning an MLS Player of the Month nomination, before suffering a season-ending Achilles rupture in April. He made his 2016 debut on April 9 in a 2-0 win against the New York Red Bulls, his first MLS appearance in nearly a year, and has featured regularly along the back line since then.
Sporting KC’s 2013 Newcomer of the Year, Opara appeared in 18 MLS matches during the club’s MLS Cup-winning campaign. He scored four goals in 2013 across all competitions and featured in three of Sporting KC’s playoff matches. A season-ending ankle injury limited him to three MLS appearances in 2014. Opara represented the United States at the U-23 level during the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Qualifying Tournament. The San Jose Earthquakes selected him in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft as a Generation adidas signing, and he played 36 MLS matches for the team over three seasons.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
71
58
5345
8
3
51
21
65
28
3
0
9
1
5
2
MLS - Regular Season
106
80
7497
11
3
72
28
94
45
8
1
11
1
6
2
KC - Postseason
3
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - Postseason
4
0
94
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
110
80
7591
11
3
73
28
95
47
8
1
11
1
6
2
#2 | D | ERIK PALMER-BROWN | @ErikBrown14 SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
13
8
794
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
4
3
316
0
0
International
1
1
60
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
18
12
1170
0
0
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 1, 2 times, last: Oct. 16, 2015, KC at SJ Fouls Committed 3, May 11, 2016, KC at COL Fouls Suffered 1, 4 times, last: July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-2 he scores 0-0-0
Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Birthday: 4/24/1997 Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri Last Club: FC Porto (Portugal) - Loan Acquired: Signed as a Homegrown on 8/2/2013 Homegrown defender Erik Palmer-Brown is the youngest signing in club history. A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Palmer-Brown is considered one of the top youth prospects for his age in the country. He was named captain of the United States Under-20 Men’s National Team in 2017 and led the side to a quarterfinal appearance in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He previously represented the U.S. U-20s at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, starting the third and final group stage match. Palmer-Brown made his debut and first MLS start in May 2014, becoming the youngest player in MLS history to start a match as a defender, for the first of six appearances in all competitions (including debuts in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and CONCACAF
Champions League). He added seven more competitive appearances in 2015, including four starts. He made his first start since late 2015 in a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia on July 6, 2017. Palmer-Brown has represented United States youth national teams at the U-15, U-17, U-18 and U-20 levels and captained the U-20s at the Stevan Vilotic-Cele Tournament in September 2015. Most recently, Palmer-Brown captained the U.S. U-20s in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, guiding the side to a quarterfinal appearance.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
13
8
794
0
0
2
0
7
4
1
0
4
1
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
13
8
794
0
0
2
0
7
4
7
0
4
1
0
0
24
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #77 | D | TYLER PASHER | @typash SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
MLS Regular Season
1
1
45
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
1
1
90
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
2
2
135
0
0
Height: 5-11 Weight: 160 Hometown: Elmira, Ontario Last Club: Swope Park Rangers (USL) Acquired: Signed on 12/2/2016
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 0 Fouls Committed 1, May 20, 2017, KC at VAN Fouls Suffered 0
A
Last Regular Season... Appearance May 20, 2017, KC at VAN Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-1-0 he scores 0-0-0
Birthday: 4/27/1994
Canadian midfielder Tyler Pasher signed an MLS contract for Sporting KC in December 2016 after starring for the Swope Park Rangers during the club’s inaugural 2016 campaign. He made his MLS debut for Sporting KC at Vancouver on May 20, 2017.
Pasher had previously played for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL and Lansing United of the NPSL. Raised in the Newcastle United Academy in England, Pasher returned to Canada and joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2010 before turning pro and signing with PS Kemi in Finland three years later.
The 22-year-old joined the Rangers in March 2016 after a successful preseason spell and played a leading role throughout the season. He started 26 of 28 USL appearances with Pasher has previously represented the Canadian National Team at the Under-17 and five goals and four assists (including playoffs), tallying three of his assists in the playoffs Under-20 levels, while he was called into the Canadian senior team to train ahead of a as the Rangers were crowned USL Western Conference champions and advanced to the pair of friendlies in March 2015. USL Cup Final. MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
1
1
45
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
1
1
45
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
# 39 | F | CAMERON PORTER | @Cam39Porter SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
3
0
53
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
1
1
54
0
0
International
4
3
234
1
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
8
4
341
1
0
Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Hometown: Centerville, OH College: Princeton Last Club: Montreal Impact Acquired: Signed on 7/12/2016
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 1, 2 times, last: May 20, 2017, KC at VAN Fouls Committed 0 Fouls Suffered 2, March 7, 2015, MTL at DC (w/ MTL) Last Regular Season... Appearance May 20, 2017, KC at VAN Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0 he scores 0-0-0
Birthday: 5/23/1993
Sporting KC acquired 23-year-old forward Cameron Porter from the Montreal Impact on July 12, 2016. Montreal selected Porter with the 45th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. He played five matches during his rookie campaign, including three games in the CONCACAF Champions League knockout stage. Porter scored one of Montreal’s most important goals in club history on March 4, 2015, netting a 94th-minute equalizer against Mexican side CF Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. His first professional tally, scored before a crowd of 38,104 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, sent the Impact to the semifinals and allowed the
club to eventually finish runners-up in the tournament. Porter suffered an ACL tear to his left knee two weeks later and missed the remainder of the 2015 season. He made his Sporting KC debut in a 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC on July 24, then scored his first goal for the club in the CONCACAF Champions League on Oct. 19, a 3-1 win over Central FC. Porter played collegiately at Princeton University from 2011-2014, recording 31 goals and 13 assists in 67 appearances. The college star led the NCAA with 15 goals during his final college season.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
3
0
53
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
5
1
92
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
25
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #11 | F | DIEGO RUBIO | @DiegoRubo_ SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 2 times, last: July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Assists 1, July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Shots on Goal 1, 3 times, last: July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Shots 4, 3 times, last: July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Fouls Committed 3, 3 times, last: July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Fouls Suffered 5, July 10, 2016, KC vs. NYC
A
MLS Regular Season
20
6
635
2
1
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
3
2
176
1
1
International
3
3
270
1
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
26
11
1081
4
2
Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Birthday: 5/15/1993 Hometown: Santiago, Chile Last Club: Real Valladolid (Spain) Acquired: Signed on loan from Real Valladolid as Young Designated Player on 3/8/2016 Sporting KC acquired 23-year-old Chilean striker Diego Rubio in March 2016 after he recorded 37 goals and 15 assists during a five-year professional stint in South America and Europe. The forward joined Sporting KC initially on loan from Real Valladolid of the Spanish Segunda Division, where he made 14 appearances during the 2015-16 season. A native of Santiago, Chile, he scored his first goal on April 27 at Vancouver. He scored the game-winner in the 109th minute of Sporting KC’s 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on June 15, then opened his CONCACAF Champions League scoring account on Sept. 13 vs. Vancouver. Rubio completed his permanent transfer to Sporting KC in September. Rubio tore his ACL in October 2016 and made his return to the field on June 17, 2017 in a 0-0 road draw with San Jose before scoring his first goal since returning in a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia on July 6, 2017.
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal July 6, 2017, KC vs. PHI Assist July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI 2017 Record when: he starts 1-0-2 he scores 0-0-1
Rubio played for 18-time Primeira Liga champion Sporting Clube de Portugal from 2011-2015, scoring 22 goals in 52 games for the club’s reserve team Sporting B. He also made 20 senior team appearances, including six in the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League as he helped the club advance to the tournament semifinals. Rubio has earned three caps for the Chile Men’s National Team since debuting at age 18 in a friendly against Paraguay in June 2011. He appeared in two additional friendlies against France and Mexico later that year before playing eight matches at the U-20 level in 2012 and 2013, including three starts at the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
20
6
635
2
1
21
3
20
23
7
0
2
0
0
1
MLS - TOTAL
20
6
635
2
1
21
3
20
23
7
0
2
0
0
1
#22 | F | SOONY SAAD | @SoonySaad SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
68
31
2988
8
7
MLS Postseason
4
0
47
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
5
4
375
4
1
International
4
4
376
2
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
81
39
3786
14
8
Height: 5-10 Weight: 165 Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan Last Club: Pattaya United (Thailand) Acquired: Signed on 1/30/2017
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, July 13, 2013, KC vs. TOR Assists 2, Aug. 10, 2013, KC vs. NE Shots on Goal 3, 3 times, last: June 6, 2014, KC at HOU Shots 9, June 29, 2013, KC vs. CLB Fouls Committed 3, 3 times, last: June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Fouls Suffered 4, 2 times, last: Oct. 26, 2013, KC at PHI Last Regular Season... Appearance July 1, 2017, KC vs. POR Goal Sept. 3, 2014, KC at NE Assist April 29, 2017, KC vs. RSL 2017 Record when: he starts 2-1-2 he scores 0-0-0
Birthday: 8/17/1992
Saad rejoins Sporting KC from Pattaya United of Thailand’s first division, where he scored Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title, scoring two pivotal goals in a 3-2 third-round victory over nine goals across 28 Thai League appearances in 2016. He has also recorded three Orlando City. goals for the Lebanon Men’s National Team since making his senior international debut in 2013. Saad enjoyed a breakout year in 2013, reaching MLS career-highs with four goals, four assists and 23 games played. He also notched a brace in a 2-0 CONCACAF Champions During his first stint with Sporting KC, Saad tallied 14 goals and seven assists in 71 League win at Honduran side Olimpia and appeared in two playoff games during Sporting appearances across all competitions. He was signed by MLS and allocated to Sporting KC’s run to the 2013 MLS Cup championship. In 2014, Saad scored five goals across all KC via a lottery draft in July 2011. The following month, he scored nine minutes into his competitions and helped the club advance to the MLS Cup Playoffs for a fourth straight MLS debut on his 19th birthday to become the youngest goal scorer in club history. In year. Thai outfit BEC Tero Sasana signed Saad ahead of the 2015 season and loaned 2012, Saad played nine MLS matches and helped Sporting Kansas City capture the him to Pattaya United last year. MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
68
31
2988
8
7
111
34
44
59
3
27
2
0
2
2
KC - Postseason
4
0
47
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
72
31
3035
8
7
111
34
47
59
3
27
2
0
2
2
26
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #30 | F | DANIEL SALLOI | @danielsalloi SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 2 times, last: July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Assists 1, 2 times, last: July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Shots on Goal 3, July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Shots 4, 2 times, last: July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Fouls Committed 2, June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Fouls Suffered 1, 3 times, last: June 24, 2017, KC at LA
A
MLS Regular Season
12
2
303
2
2
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
2
1
125
2
0
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
14
3
428
4
2
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Assist July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI 2017 Record when: he starts 1-0-1 he scores 1-0-1
Height: 6-1 Weight: 150 Birthday: 7/19/1996 Hometown: Budapest, Hungary Last Club: Gyirmot SE (Hungary) - Loan Acquired: Signed as a Homegrown on 1/13/2016 Sporting Kansas City signed forward Daniel Salloi as the fourth Homegrown Player in club history in early 2016 and made his Sporting KC debut on April 9, 2017 against the Colorado Rapids. Salloi is the third Homegrown Player on Sporting Kansas City’s roster, alongside Kevin Ellis (2011) and Erik Palmer-Brown (2013). He scored on his first start for Sporting KC - a 4-0 win over Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup on June 14, 2017 - before adding his first career MLS goal against Portland on July 1. In June 2016, he was loaned to Hungarian club Gyirmot SE for the remainder of the year. Prior to his loan to Gyirmot, Salloi made 10 appearances for Sporting KC’s USL affiliate, the Swope Park Rangers. The forward scored four goals and added three assists in six
starts for the team. Salloi moved to the United States in August 2014 as an AFS exchange student and attended Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He joined the Sporting Kansas City Academy U-18s for the 2014-15 season and scored a team-high 21 goals in 28 appearances, including three hat-tricks in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. After a successful spell with the Sporting KC U-18s, Salloi returned to his former Academy side Ujpest FC in July 2015 to sign an amateur contract for senior team, a 20-time champion in Hungary’s first division. He made his professional debut in the top-tier OTP Bank Liga on July 18, the day before his 19th birthday.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
12
2
303
2
2
14
6
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
MLS - TOTAL
12
2
303
2
2
14
6
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
#6 | M | ILIE SANCHEZ | @iliesanchez SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
22
22
1980
0
1
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
3
3
300
0
1
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
25
25
2280
0
2
Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Barcelona, Spain Last Club: Elche CF (Spain) Acquired: Signed on 1/13/2017
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 1, June 10, 2017, KC vs. MTL Shots on Goal 1, May 20, 2017, KC at VAN Shots 2, 2 times, last: May 20, 2017, KC at VAN Fouls Committed 2, 2 times, last: March 31, 2017, KC at TOR Fouls Suffered 4, March 4, 2017, KC at DC Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal N/A Assist June 10, 2017, KC vs. MTL 2016 Record when: he starts 9-4-9 he scores 0-0-0
Birthday: 11/21/1990
Sánchez, a product of FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia youth academy, has eight years of professional experience in Spain and Germany. The defensive midfielder featured extensively for FC Barcelona B from 2009-2014 and most recently played for Spanish side Elche CF during the 2015-16 season.
After missing most of 2011-12 through injury, Sánchez claimed a regular spot in Barcelona B’s midfield over the next two seasons. He played 29 league matches in 2012-13 and started 36 of 38 appearances in 2013-14, guiding Barcelona B to another third-place finish in the Segunda Division. Sánchez appeared in 114 league games during his five-year spell at FC Barcelona B.
Born and raised in Barcelona, Sánchez jumped from La Masia to FC Barcelona B ahead of the 2009-10 campaign. He helped the club earn promotion to the Spanish Segunda Sánchez moved to Germany’s second division in 2014, making 26 appearances in all Division in his first professional season. He played 24 more matches the following year as competitions for 1860 Munich of the 2. Bundesliga. He was then loaned back to his native Barcelona B finished third in Spain’s second tier. Spain for the 2015-16 campaign, where he played 28 games for CF Elche in the Segunda Division. MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
22
22
1980
0
1
12
1
10
27
0
7
4
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
22
22
1980
0
1
12
1
10
27
0
7
4
0
0
0
27
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #15 | D | SETH SINOVIC | @ssinovic SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
155
150
13299
1
8
MLS Postseason
12
12
1134
2
0
U.S. Open Cup
13
13
1093
0
2
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL Assists 1, 8 times, last: April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL Shots on Goal 2, March 15, 2014, KC vs. FCD Shots 3, 3 times, last: May 27, 2017, KC at COL Fouls Committed 5, 2 times, last: Sept. 23, 2015, KC at HOU Fouls Suffered 3, 6 times, last: April 20, 2013, KC at LA
International
11
10
937
1
2
ALL COMPETITIONS
191
185
16463
4
12
Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Hometown: Leawood, Kansas College: Creighton Last Club: New England Revolution Acquired: Signed on 5/10/2011
Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL Assist April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL 2017 Record when: he starts 9-4-9 he scores 1-0-0
Birthday: 1/28/1987
An eight-year MLS veteran, Seth Sinovic has started 185 of 191 appearances in all competitions since joining Sporting KC from the New England Revolution in 2011. The left back played at least 30 regular season matches every year from 2012-2014, during which time Sporting KC conceded the fewest combined goals in MLS. He scored his first MLS regular-season goal on his 150th MLS appearance for Sporting KC against the Colorado Rapids on April 9, 2017.
A native of Leawood, Kansas, Sinovic scored his first professional goal in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs and notched the second of his career in the 2013 postseason as Sporting KC won MLS Cup. He was named the club’s Defender of the Year in 2014. After a four-year college career at Creighton University, Sinovic was selected by New England with the 25th pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. He made 20 MLS appearances as a rookie before moving to Sporting KC in 2011.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
155
150
13299
1
8
76
20
169
100
8
0
26
0
0
4
MLS - Regular Season
175
168
14879
1
8
83
21
182
110
8
0
29
0
0
4
KC - Postseason
12
12
1134
2
0
5
3
18
12
0
0
2
0
2
0
MLS - TOTAL
187
180
16013
3
8
88
24
200
122
8
0
31
0
2
4
#23 | D | COLTON STORM | @ColtonStorm SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
0
0
0
0
0
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A Last Regular Season... Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0
Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Birthday: 7/6/1994 Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania College: University of North Carolina Acquired: 2017 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#14) - signed on 2/24/2017 Rookie defender Colton Storm joined Sporting Kansas City as the No. 14 overall selection in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Storm, a right back, tallied two goals and eight assists in 69 matches during his four-year career at the University of North Carolina.He capped his senior campaign in 2016 with Second Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and NSCAA Third Team All-South Region honors. He was also named to the NCAA College Cup Best XI after guiding the Tar Heels to their seventh final four in program history.
he scores 0-0-0
Born and raised in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Storm started 41 straight games for North Carolina from 2015-2016. He captained the team as a senior, leading a defense that posted 12 shutouts in 21 matches. As a youth, Storm competed in the United States U-17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida. He played club soccer for HMMS Eagle FC in his hometown.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #1 | GK | ADRIAN ZENDEJAS | @MrZ3ND SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
MLS Postseason
0
0
0
0
0
U.S. Open Cup
0
0
0
0
0
International
0
0
0
0
0
ALL COMPETITIONS
0
0
0
0
0
Height: 6-5 Weight: 185 Hometown: Chula Vista, California Last Club: Swope Park Rangers (USL) Acquired: Signed on 12/2/2016
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals Allowed N/A Saves N/A Last Regular Season... Appearance N/A Shutout N/A 2017 Record when: he starts 0-0-0
Birthday: 8/30/1995
Goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas signed an MLS contract for Sporting KC in December 2016 after playing for the Swope Park Rangers during the club’s inaugural 2016 campaign. Zendajas joined the Rangers in June 2016 and debuted in a 2-1 win over LA Galaxy II on Aug. 27 before starting five of the team’s final seven regular season matches, amassing a perfect 5-0-0 record with three shutouts, 13 saves and a 0.40 goals against average. Zendejas carried his great form into the postseason, earning two more clean sheets as the Rangers rattled off three straight victories en route to the USL Cup Final.
The Chula Vista, California native joined Club Tijuana in 2014 and made his debut for the Under-20 team in February 2015. He made 31 total appearances for the U-20 team while helping the Xolos reach the 2015 Apertura final and the 2016 Clausura final. He made his first-team debut in a preseason friendly against Club Leon on July 3, 2015 and played all four preseason games for the Xolos in July 2015. His youth career includes a stint at Nomads SC in San Diego, California while he also played for Hilltop High School in Chula Vista.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
SHT
SVS
SO
GA
GAA
PG
PA
C
E
W
L
T
KC - Regular Season
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MLS - TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
#8 | M | GRAHAM ZUSI | @gzusi SPORTING KC STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
MLS Regular Season
211
171
15811
26
51
MLS Postseason
13
13
1259
0
6
U.S. Open Cup
13
11
1058
3
4
International
8
8
690
0
3
ALL COMPETITIONS
245
203
18818
29
64
Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, 3 times, last: Sept. 28, 2012, KC vs. CHI Assists 2, 5 times, last: May 29, 2015, KC vs. FCD Shots on Goal 3, 4 times, last: July 3, 2016, KC vs. CLB Shots 6, May 15, 2016, KC vs. ORL Fouls Committed 4, 2 times, last: March 30, 2013, KC vs. MTL Fouls Suffered 6, Oct. 26, 2013, KC at PHI Last Regular Season... Appearance July 29, 2017, KC vs. CHI Goal Oct. 23, 2016, KC vs. SJ Assist May 17, 2017, KC vs.SEA 2017 Record when: he starts 8-3-5 he scores 0-0-0
Height: 5-10 Weight: 160 Birthday: 8/18/1986 Hometown: Longwood, Florida College: Maryland Acquired: 2009 MLS SuperDraft 2nd Round (#23) A nine-year veteran for Sporting KC, Graham Zusi has garnered MLS All-Star (2012-15, 2017), MLS Best XI (2012-13) and MLS Breakout Player of the Year (2011) accolades in addition to receiving a 2012 MLS MVP nomination. He earned Sporting KC MVP honors from 2012-14 and is the only player to appear in every All-Star Game from 2011-2014. Zusi signed a long-term Designated Player contract in 2014. He has recorded 29 goals and 64 assists in 245 appearances for Sporting KC across all competitions since being drafted in 2008 out of the University of Maryland, where he won two national championships. He is second in club history with 64 total assists, while his 410 chances created from 2011-2015 (including postseason) ranked third in MLS. With his assist on
Benny Feilhaber’s goal against RSL on April 29, 2017, Zusi reached 50 regular-season assists and moved into a tie for first place in club history with 23 game-winning assists. Zusi has earned 53 caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team since debuting in January 2012, recording five goals and seven assists. He played four matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, tallying two assists as the U.S. advanced out of the group stage. He played in his first CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015, starting two matches, and scored in a World Cup qualifier against Guatemala on March 29, 2016. He played five games for the U.S. at the 2016 Copa America Centenario, scoring on June 7 in a 4-0 win over Costa Rica. He recently made four appearances as the U.S. won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
MLS CAREER STATS
GP
GS
MIN
G
A
SHT
SOG
FC
FS
OFF
CK
C
E
GWG
GWA
KC - Regular Season
211
171
15811
26
51
309
101
175
252
28
662
17
0
8
23
KC - Postseason
13
13
1259
0
6
24
1
20
23
1
61
1
0
0
3
MLS - TOTAL
224
184
17070
26
57
333
102
195
275
29
723
18
0
8
26
29
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2017 PARTICIPATION CHART PLAYER Abdul-Salaam Besler Blessing Didic Dwyer Dykstra Ellis Espinoza Feilhaber Gerso Iwasa Juliao Lobato Medranda Melia Mustivar Opara Palmer-Brown Pasher Porter Rubio Saad Salloi Ilie Sinovic Storm Zendejas Zusi
3/4 3/11 3/18 3/31 4/9 4/15 4/22 4/29 5/3 5/7 5/13 5/17 5/20 5/27 6/3 6/10 6/17 @DC FCD SJ @TOR COL @POR @FCD RSL NY @MIN @ORL SEA @VAN @COL MIN MTL @SJ DNP UNAV INJ DNP DNP SUB-1 DNP DNP UNAV UNAV SUB-1 DNP DNP DNP RB-90 RB-90 DNP CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 INTL CB-90 DNP SUB-23 DNP SUB-7 DNP DNP SUB-6 DNP DNP DNP CF-82 SUB-7 CF-69 CF-90 LW-75 INJ LW-69 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- DNP DNP SPR CF-90 CF-90 CF-90 CF-90 CF-90 CF-90 CF-90 CF-89 CF-89 CF-90 SUS CF-90 INJ INJ SUB-28 CF-90 CF-76 UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV SPR UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV SPR UNAV UNAV DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP CB-90 DNP DNP CB-90 INJ INJ CB-90 DNP CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-89 CM-90 CM-70 CM-89 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-89 SUS CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-85 INJ INJ CM-83 CM-72 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-89 SUB-34 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 LW-90 LW-90 RW-90 RW-90 RW-90 RW-90 RW-84 RW-90 RW-90 RW-77 RW-90 RW-83 RW-90 RW-90 RW-90 RW-90 RW-90 INJ INJ INJ UNAV UNAV SPR SPR SPR SPR UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV SPR SPR SPR SPR UNAV DNP DNP UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV DNP RB-45 UNAV UNAV UNAV DNP DNP DNP UNAV -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- RW-90 RW-67 LW-78 CM-65 CM-74 LW-90 LW-81 LW-79 LW-89 SUB-30 LW-86 LW-79 SUB-45 LW-74 CM-67 LW-80 SUB-21 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 DNP DNP SUB-5 SUB-25 SUB-16 SUB-7 SUB-18 SUB-20 SUB-1 DNP SUB-4 SUB-11 CM-56 DNP SUB-23 SUB-10 DNP CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 DNP CB-90 CB-90 DNP CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 INTL INJ INJ SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR INTL INTL INTL INTL INTL INJ INJ UNAV UNAV UNAV SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR LW-45 SPR SPR INTL SPR UNAV UNAV UNAV DNP DNP UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV UNAV DNP DNP SUB-21 DNP DNP DNP UNAV INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ DNP SUB-14 DNP DNP SUB-12 LW-83 LW-83 DNP DNP SUB-1 SUB-1 LW-60 SUB-8 INJ UNAV SUB-16 CF-62 INTL UNAV DNP DNP DNP DNP SUB-7 DNP SUB-9 SUB-11 SUB-1 SUB-13 DNP SUB-1 DNP DNP SUB-15 DNP DNP CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-89 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 UNAV UNAV UNAV SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR INJ SPR SPR DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP SPR INJ SPR SPR RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 SUB-45 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 INTL INTL RB-90
6/24 7/1 7/6 7/22 7/29 8/6 8/12 8/19 8/26 9/6 9/10 9/16 9/24 9/30 10/7 10/15 10/22 PLAYER @LA POR PHI @RSL CHI ATL @SEA FCD @HOU @NYC @CLB NE LA VAN @MIN HOU @RSL Abdul-Salaam DNP RB-90 RB-90 RB-90 DNP Besler CB-90 INTL INTL INTL CB-90 Blessing LW-72 LW-90 RW-90 LW-90 RW-83 Didic UNAV SPR SPR DNP SPR Dwyer CF-89 INTL INTL DNP -- Dykstra DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Ellis DNP CB-90 DNP CB-90 DNP Espinoza CM-90 CM-90 SUS CM-90 CM-90 Feilhaber CM-61 CM-80 CM-90 CM-90 CM-87 Gerso RW-90 RW-35 SUB-10 RW-80 SUS Iwasa SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Juliao UNAV -- -- -- -- Lobato -- UNAV UNAV UNAV SUB-17 Medranda SUB-29 SUB-10 CM-90 DNP SUB-7 Melia GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 Mustivar SUB-1 DNP DNP DNP UNAV Opara CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 INJ CB-90 Palmer-Brown INJ DNP CB-90 CB-90 SUB-3 Pasher SPR SPR DNP DNP SPR Porter UNAV UNAV DNP UNAV UNAV Rubio SPR SUB-31 CF-80 CF-90 CF-90 Saad DNP CF-59 DNP UNAV DNP Salloi SUB-18 SUB-55 LW-90 SUB-10 LW-73 Ilie CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 CM-90 Sinovic LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 LB-90 Storm SPR DNP SPR SPR SPR Zendejas SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Zusi RB-90 INTL INTL INTL RB-90 KEY Position-Minutes - Starting Position-Minutes Played SUB-Minutes - Substitute-Minutes played
DNP - Unused Substitute UNAV - Unavailable For Selection
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INJ - Injured SUS - Suspended
SPR - Swope Park Rangers (USL) INTL - International Duty
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SINGLE SEASON RECORDS (FIELD PLAYERS) 1996-2016
ALL-TIME RECORDS (FIELD PLAYERS)
Stat
Player
#
Stat
Player
#
Games
C.J. Sapong (2011)
34
Games
Davy Arnaud
240
Minutes
Nick Garcia (2000) & Peter Vermes (2000)
2916
Minutes
Kerry Zavagnin
20515
Goals
Dom Dwyer (2014)
22
Goals
Preki
71
Assists
Preki (1997 & 2003)
17
Assists
Preki
98
Shots
Preki (1996)
140
Shots
Preki
693
Shots on goal
Preki (1996)
61
Shots on goal
Preki
283
Fouls Committed
Chris Henderson (2000)
79
Fouls Committed
Davy Arnaud
329
Fouls Suffered
Davy Arnaud (2004)
111
Fouls Suffered
Davy Arnaud
528
Offsides
Eddie Johnson (2007)
50
Offsides
Vitalis Takawira
126
Corner Kicks
Graham Zusi (2012)
150
Corner Kicks
Graham Zusi
662
Cautions
Aurelien Collin (2013)
13
Cautions
Kerry Zavagnin
44
Ejections
Davy Arnaud (2010)
3
Ejections
Roger Espinoza
7
SINGLE SEASON RECORDS (GOALKEEPERS) 1996-2016
ALL-TIME RECORDS (GOALKEEPERS)
Stat
Player
#
Stat
Player
#
Games
Jimmy Nielsen (2012 & 2013)
34
Games
Jimmy Nielsen
128
Minutes
Jimmy Nielsen (2012 & 2013)
3060
Minutes
Jimmy Nielsen
11497
Wins
Mike Ammann (1997)
21
Wins
Jimmy Nielsen
57
Losses
Mike Amman (1998)
16
Losses
Tony Meola
45
Draws
Bo Oshoniyi (2005)
12
Draws
Jimmy Nielsen
32
Shutouts
Tony Meola (2000)
16
Shutouts
Jimmy Nielsen
45
Goals Against Avg.
Jimmy Nielsen (2012)
0.79
Goals Allowed
Tony Meola
154
Goals Allowed
Mike Amman (1997) & Kevin Hartman (2007)
45
Saves
Tony Meola
507
Saves
Tony Meola (2000)
129
Goals Against Avg.
Jimmy Nielsen
0.99
SINGLE GAME RECORDS (FIELD PLAYERS)
SINGLE SEASON TEAM RECORDS
Stat
Player
#
Stat
Year
#
Goals
Digital Takawira (1998), Preki (1998), Davy Arnaud (2004), Eddie Johnson (twice in 2007), Birahim Diop (2010), Gerso (2017)
3
Goals
1996
61
Assists
2000
67
Assists
Chris Henderson (1999)
4
Shots
2012
542
Shots
Preki (1997)
12
Shots on goal
1996
250
Shots on goal
Preki (1996), Eddie Johnson (2007)
6
Fouls Committed
2013
511
2000
541
Fouls Committed
Davy Arnaud (2010), Oriol Rosell (2013)
8
Fouls Suffered
Fouls Suffered
Davy Arnaud (2006)
10
Offsides
1997
117
2012
199
Offsides
Alex Bunbury (1999)
7
Corner Kicks
Corner Kicks
Alex Zotinca (2006)
12
Cautions
2013
67
Ejections
2011
8
SINGLE GAME RECORDS (GOALKEEPERS)
Points
2012
63
Stat
Player
#
Wins
1997
21
Goals Allowed
Bo Oshoniyi
7
Losses
1999
24
Saves
Garth Lagerwey (1996), Mike Ammann (1997 & 1998), Tony Meola (2000, three times in 2003), Bo Oshoniyi (2002 & 2004)
9
Ties
2005 & 2011
12
Shutouts
2000
17
Goals Allowed
1996
63
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Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL ALL-TIME CHARTS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GAMES PLAYED Player GP 1. Davy Arnaud 240 2. Kerry Zavagnin 237 3. Nick Garcia 224 4. Matt Besler* 218 4. Preki 218 6. Graham Zusi* 211 7. Jimmy Conrad 204 8. Chris Klein 200 9. Jack Jewsbury 195 10. Roger Espinoza* 180
GOALS Player GP G 1. Preki 218 71 2. Dom Dwyer 128 57 3. Davy Arnaud 240 43 3. Josh Wolff 144 43 5. Chris Klein 200 39 6. Kei Kamara 113 38 7. Mo Johnston 149 31 8. Benny Feilhaber* 140 28 8. Scott Sealy 88 28 8. Vitalis Takawira 103 28
GAMES STARTED Player GS 1. Kerry Zavagnin 228 2. Nick Garcia 224 3. Davy Arnaud 213 4. Matt Besler* 212 5. Jimmy Conrad 203 6. Preki 199 7. Chris Klein 183 8. Graham Zusi* 171 9. Roger Espinoza* 160 10. Seth Sinovic* 150
ASSISTS Player GP A 1. Preki 218 98 2. Graham Zusi* 211 51 2. Chris Klein 200 45 4. Benny Feilhaber* 140 41 5. Davy Arnaud 240 35 6. Mo Johnston 149 28 7. Josh Wolff 144 26 8. Mark Chung 94 25 9. Roger Espinoza* 180 23 10. Kerry Zavagnin 237 22
MINUTES PLAYED Player MP 1. Kerry Zavagnin 20,515 2. Nick Garcia 20,157 3. Davy Arnaud 19,399 4. Matt Besler* 19,112 5. Jimmy Conrad 18,194 6. Preki 17,817 7. Chris Klein 16,380 8. Graham Zusi* 15,811 9. Roger Espinoza* 14,190 10. Jack Jewsbury 13,275
SHOTS Player GP SH 1. Preki 218 693 2. Davy Arnaud 240 452 3. Dom Dwyer 128 401 4. Kei Kamara 113 370 5. Chris Klein 200 312 6. Graham Zusi* 211 309 7. Mo Johnston 149 274 8. Josh Wolff 144 265 9. Jack Jewsbury 195 216 10. Benny Feilhaber* 140 210
GAMES PLAYED IN GOAL Player GP 1. Jimmy Nielsen 128 2. Tony Meola 125 3. Bo Oshoniyi 96 4. Kevin Hartman 90 5. Tim Melia* 72 6. Mike Ammann 60 7. Chris Snitko 26 8. Eric Kronberg 25 9. Garth Lagerwey 23 10. Andy Gruenebaum 11 SAVES Player GP SV 1. Tony Meola 125 507 2. Bo Oshoniyi 96 354 3. Kevin Hartman 90 332 4. Jimmy Nielsen 128 304 5. Tim Melia* 72 215 6. Mike Amman 60 206 7. Chris Snitko 26 95 8. Garth Lagerwey 23 83 9. Eric Kronberg 25 58 10. Andy Gruenebaum 11 34 SHUTOUTS Player GP SO 1. Jimmy Nielsen 128 45 2. Tony Meola 125 37 3. Tim Melia* 72 25 4. Kevin Hartman 90 22 4. Bo Oshoniyi 96 22 6. Mike Ammann 60 10 7. Eric Kronberg 25 8 8. Luis Marin 8 3 8. Andy Gruenebaum 11 3 8. Garth Lagerwey 23 3 8. Chris Snitko 26 3 GOALKEEPER WINS Player GP GW 1. Jimmy Nielsen 128 57 2. Tony Meola 125 49 3. Mike Ammann 60 33 3. Bo Oshoniyi 96 33 5. Tim Melia* 72 31 5. Kevin Hartman 90 30 7. Garth Lagerwey 23 12 8. Eric Kronberg 25 9 9. Andy Gruenebaum 11 6 10. Chris Snitko 26 5
SHOTS ON GOAL Player GP SOG 1. Preki 218 283 2. Davy Arnaud 240 176 3. Dom Dwyer 128 161 4. Mo Johnston 149 138 4. Chris Klein 200 138 4. Josh Wolff 144 138 7. Kei Kamara 113 126 8. Vitalis Takawira 103 102 9. Graham Zusi* 211 101 10. Mark Chung 94 95 FOULS COMMITTED Player GP FC 1. Davy Arnaud 240 329 2. Kerry Zavagnin 237 326 3. Matt McKeon 144 309 4. Roger Espinoza* 180 280 5. Dom Dwyer 128 239 6. Nick Garcia 224 234 7. Mo Johnston 149 226 8. Jimmy Conrad 204 210 9. Matt Besler* 218 193 10. Aurelien Collin 107 191 FOULS SUFFERED Player GP FS 1. Davy Arnaud 240 528 2. Preki 218 362 3. Kerry Zavagnin 237 354 4. Dom Dwyer 128 273 5. Benny Feilhaber* 140 270 6. Graham Zusi* 211 252 7. Nick Garcia 224 250 8. Roger Espinoza* 180 248 9. Mark Chung 94 204 10. Diego Gutierrez 119 196 CAUTIONS (YELLOW CARDS) Player GP YC 1. Kerry Zavagnin 237 44 2. Davy Arnaud 240 43 3. Roger Espinoza* 180 39 3. Nick Garcia 224 37 5. Aurelien Collin 107 31 6. Diego Gutierrez 119 30 6. Matt McKeon 144 30 8. Matt Besler* 218 28 8. Jack Jewsbury 195 28 8. Mo Johnston 149 28
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CORNER KICKS Player GP CK 1. Graham Zusi* 211 662 2. Preki 218 452 3. Benny Feilhaber* 140 262 4. Claudio Lopez 57 188 5. Jose Burciaga Jr. 115 175 6. Francisco Gomez 114 157 7. Chris Henderson 61 154 8. Chris Klein 200 152 9. Davy Arnaud 240 144 10. Carlos Marinelli 41 91 GAME-WINNING GOALS Player GP GWG 1. Dom Dwyer 128 13 1. Preki 218 13 3. Chris Klein 200 12 3. Kei Kamara 113 11 3. Josh Wolff 144 11 6. Davy Arnaud 240 10 7. Graham Zusi* 211 8 7. Vitalis Takawira 103 8 9. Benny Feilhaber* 140 7 9. C.J. Sapong 110 7 9. Scott Sealy 88 7 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS Player GP GWA 1. Graham Zusi* 211 23 1. Preki 218 23 3. Chris Klein 200 16 4. Benny Feilhaber* 140 12 5. Davy Arnaud 240 10 5. Josh Wolff 144 10 7. Jack Jewsbury 195 8 7. Mo Johnston 149 8 7. Kei Kamara 113 8 7. Chance Myers 147 8 7. Kerry Zavagnin 237 8 MULTI-GOAL GAMES Player GP MGG 1. Dom Dwyer 128 10 2. Vitalis Takawira 103 8 3. Preki 218 7 4. Kei Kamara 113 5 4. Scott Sealy 88 5 4. Josh Wolff 144 5 7. Mo Johnston 149 4 7. Chris Klein 200 4 9. Graham Zusi* 211 3 9. Davy Arnaud 240 3 9. Teal Bunbury 89 3 9. Eddie Johnson 43 3 PENALTY KICK GOALS Player GP PKG 1. Preki 218 21 2. Benny Feilhaber* 140 11 3. Dom Dwyer 128 7 4. Kei Kamara 113 5 5. Claudio Lopez 57 4 6. Claudio Bieler 41 3 6. Jose Burciaga Jr. 115 3 6. Jack Jewsbury 195 3 6. Josh Wolff 144 3 10. Omar Bravo 27 2 10. Matt McKeon 144 2 Player 1. Dom Dwyer 2. Kei Kamara 3. Preki 4. Scott Sealy 5. Josh Wolff 6. Vitalis Takawira 7. Mark Chung 7. Mo Johnston 9. Benny Feilhaber* 9. Chris Klein *Minimum 20 goals
GOALS PER GAME GP 128 113 218 88 144 103 94 149 140 200
GLS AVG 57 0.45 38 0.34 71 0.33 28 0.32 43 0.30 28 0.27 20 0.21 31 0.21 28 0.20 39 0.20
BOLD * - denotes player on current roster
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON CHARTS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GAMES PLAYED Year Player GP 2011 C.J. Sapong 34 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2012 Kei Kamara 33 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 GAMES STARTED Year Player GS 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 9 players tied with 32 MINUTES PLAYED Year Player MIN 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 3060 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 3060 2000 Nick Garcia 2915 2000 Peter Vermes 2915 1996 Preki 2880 2005 Bo Oshoniyi 2880 2011 Matt Besler 2880 GAMES PLAYED IN GOAL Year Player GP 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2005 Bo Oshoniyi 32 2000 Tony Meola 31 2011 Jimmy Nielsen 31 Year Player 2000 Tony Meola 2003 Tony Meola 2008 Kevin Hartman 2005 Bo Oshoniyi 2007 Kevin Hartman
SAVES GP SV 31 129 30 121 30 117 32 112 30 110
Year Player 2000 Tony Meola 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 2008 Kevin Hartman 2010 Jimmy Nielsen
SHUTOUTS GP SO 31 16 34 15 34 13 30 10 29 10
GOALKEEPER WINS Year Player GP GW 1997 Mike Ammann 29 21 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 18 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 17 2000 Tony Meola 31 15 1996 Garth Lagerwey 23 12 2011 Jimmy Nielsen 31 12 GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE Year Player GP GA GAA 2017 Tim Melia* 22 17 0.77 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 27 0.79 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 30 0.88 2000 Tony Meola 31 29 0.92 2004 Tony Meola 21 22 1.05 *Minimum 1,000 minutes played
Year Player 2014 Dom Dwyer 1996 Preki 2016 Dom Dwyer 2007 Eddie Johnson 1996 Vitalis Takawira
GOALS GP GOALS 33 22 32 18 33 16 24 15 28 13
CORNER KICKS Year Player GP CK 2012 Graham Zusi 32 150 2013 Graham Zusi 27 128 2014 Graham Zusi 25 125 2009 Claudio Lopez 29 123 2011 Graham Zusi 32 97
Year Player 1997 Preki 2003 Preki 2000 Preki 2012 Graham Zusi 2015 Benny Feilhaber
ASSISTS GP ASSISTS 27 17 30 17 31 15 32 15 32 15
OFFSIDES Year Player GP OFF 2007 Eddie Johnson 24 50 1996 Vitalis Takawira 28 44 1997 Vitalis Takawira 28 43 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 38 2000 Chris Henderson 31 36
SHOTS GP SHOTS 32 140 33 134 33 119 33 113 30 97
GAME-WINNING GOALS Year Player GP GWG 2000 Miklos Molnar 17 6 2007 Eddie Johnson 24 6 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 6 1997 Preki 27 5 2012 C.J. Sapong 31 5 2015 Krisztian Nemeth 27 5
Year Player 1996 Preki 2012 Kei Kamara 2016 Dom Dwyer 2014 Dom Dwyer 1999 Preki
SHOTS ON GOAL Year Player GP SOG 1996 Preki 32 61 2012 Kei Kamara 33 49 1996 Vitalis Takawira 28 48 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 48 1997 Preki 27 44 2002 Preki 25 44 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 44 FOULS COMMITTED Year Player GP FC 2000 Chris Henderson 31 79 2001 Matt McKeon 26 76 1997 Matt McKeon 31 75 2000 Matt McKeon 30 75 2013 Oriol Rosell 31 66 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 66 FOULS SUFFERED Year Player GP FS 2004 Davy Arnaud 30 111 2005 Davy Arnaud 31 85 2015 Dom Dwyer 30 81 1999 Preki 30 77 2006 Davy Arnaud 32 76 CAUTIONS (YELLOW CARDS) Year Player GP YC 2013 Aurelien Collin 29 13 2011 Aurelien Collin 23 10 2013 Oriol Rosell 31 10 2016 Roger Espinoza 30 10 1997 Mo Johnston 29 9 2005 Jose Burciaga Jr. 31 9 EJECTIONS (RED CARDS) Year Player GP RC 2010 Davy Arnaud 27 3 eight players tied with 2
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GAME-WINNING ASSISTS Year Player GP GWA 2000 Chris Henderson 31 5 2000 Matt McKeon 30 5 2003 Preki 30 5 2004 Davy Arnaud 30 5 2004 Josh Wolff 26 5 2012 Graham Zusi 32 5 2013 Graham Zusi 27 5 2015 Benny Feilhaber 30 5 PENALTY KICK GOALS Year Player GP PKG 1996 Preki 32 7 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 7 2003 Preki 30 5 2015 Benny Feilhaber 32 5 2016 Benny Feilhaber 29 5 GOALS PER GAME Year Player GP GLS 2000 Miklos Molnar 17 12 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 22 2007 Eddie Johnson 24 15 1996 Preki 32 18 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 16 *Minimum 5 goal
AVG 0.71 0.67 0.63 0.56 0.48
Sporting KC Game Notes | August 6, 2017 vs. Atlanta United FC | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL HIGHS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GOALS Career: 71 Preki Season: 22 Dom Dwyer (2014) Game: 3 7 times Half: 3 Vitalis Takawira (05/16/1998 at NE, 2nd) Half: 3 Eddie Johnson (06/02/2007 vs. NY, 2nd) Half: 3 Gerso Fernandes (05/17/2017 vs. SEA, 2nd) ASSISTS Career: 98 Preki Season: 17 Preki (1997) Season: 17 Preki (2003) Game: 4 Chris Henderson (06/20/1999 vs. MET) Half: 3 Chris Henderson (06/20/1999 vs. MET, 1st) Half: 3 Preki (06/21/2003 vs. CHI, 1st) SHOTS Career: 693 Preki Season: 140 Preki (1996) Game: 12 Preki (04/12/1997 at TB) Half: 8 Preki (04/12/1997 at TB, 2nd) Half: 8 Onandi Lowe (08/12/2001 at COL, 2nd) Half: 8 Preki (07/06/2002 vs. DAL, 2nd)
SHOTS ON GOAL Career: 283 Preki Season: 61 Preki (1996) Game: 6 Preki (05/19/1996 at LA) Game: 6 Eddie Johnson (06/02/007 vs. NY) Half: 4 8 times
CORNER KICKS Career: 662 Graham Zusi Season: 150 Graham Zusi (2012) Game: 12 Alex Zotinca (07/22/2006 at NY) Half: 8 Chris Henderson (04/10/1999 vs. SJ, 2nd) Half: 8 Chris Henderson (05/20/2000 vs. SJ, 1st)
FOULS COMMITTED Career: 329 Davy Arnaud Season: 79 Chris Henderson (2000) Game: 8 Davy Arnaud (05/29/2010 at RSL) Game: 8 Oriol Rosell (07/27/2013 at MTL) Half: 7 Scott Uderitz (05/11/1996 vs. DAL, 1st)
GOALS ALLOWED Career: 154 Tony Meola Season: 45 Mike Ammann (1997) Season: 45 Kevin Hartman (2007) Game: 7 Bo Oshoniyi (07/04/201 vs. CHI) Half: 4 6 times
FOULS SUFFERED Career: 528 Davy Arnaud Season: 111 Davy Arnaud (2004) Game: 10 Davy Arnaud (10/14/2006 at NY) Half: 6 7 times
SAVES Career: 507 Tony Meola Season: 129 Tony Meola (2000) Game: 9 9 times Half: 7 Tony Meola (08/23/2000 at MET, 1st) Half: 7 Bo Oshoniyi (06/13/2001 at LA, 2nd) Half: 7 Tony Meola (08/08/2003 vs. SJ, 1st)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY TEAM HIGHS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GOALS Season: 61 Game: 6 Game: 6 Game: 6 2-Tms: 10 Half: 5 Half: 5
in 1996 05/02/1996 vs. CLB 06/21/1997 vs. DC 06/20/1999 vs. MET 05/02/1996 vs. CLB 05/02/1996 vs. CLB (2nd) 06/21/1997 vs. DC (2nd)
ASSISTS Season: 67 Game: 10 2-Tms: 12 Half: 8
in 2000 06/20/1999 vs. MET 07/04/2001 vs. CHI 06/20/1999 vs. MET (1st)
SHOTS Season: 542 Game: 34 2-Tms: 44 2-Tms: 44 2-Tms: 44 Half: 19
in 2012 05/15/2016 vs ORL 08/14/1999 at MET 08/05/2000 vs. LA 06/09/2001 at MIA 07/28/2012 vs. CLB (2nd)
SHOTS ON GOAL Season: 250 in 1996 Game: 14 08/23/1998 vs. MIA Game: 14 06/21/2003 vs. CHI 2-Tms: 22 05/02/1996 vs. CLB 2-Tms: 22 04/18/1997 vs. DAL Half: 11 08/23/1998 vs. MIA (1st) FOULS COMMITTED Season: 511 in 2013 Game: 27 07/04/1997 at CLB 2-Tms: 52 05/17/2000 vs. DC Half: 16 04/05/1997 vs. LA (1st) Half: 16 07/04/1997 at CLB (2nd) Half: 16 03/08/2014 at SEA (1st) FOULS SUFFERED Season: 541 in 2000 Game: 30 08/16/2003 at DAL 2-Tms: 51 05/17/2000 vs. DC Half: 20 07/27/1996 vs. NE (2nd)
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CORNER KICKS Season: 199 in 2012 Game: 15 04/10/1999 vs. SJ 2-Tms: 22 08/14/1999 at MET Half: 10 04/10/1999 vs. SJ (2nd) GOALS ALLOWED Season: 63 in 1996 Game: 7 07/04/2001 vs. CHI 2-Tms: 10 05/02/1996 vs. CLB Half: 4 7 times SAVES Season: Game: 2-Tms: 2-Tms: Half: Half: Half:
133 9 18 18 7 7 7
in 1999 10 times 04/18/1997 vs. DAL 09/02/2000 vs. TB 08/23/2000 at MET (1st) 06/13/2001 at LA (2d) 08/08/2003 vs. SJ (1st)
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58; Fernandes 5 (Zusi 3, Feilhaber 3)
51; Fernandes 2 (Saad 1)
69
58; Dwyer 1 (Sinovic 1, Mustivar 1)
Espinoza 1 (Fernandes 1) 22; Opara 2 (Besler 3) 35 Salloi 1 (Espinoza 3) 60 Rubio 1 (Salloi 1) 49 Feilhaber 3 (penalty kick) 59 Salloi 2 (unassisted) 23; Feilhaber 4 (unassisted) 46+; Blessing 3 (Rubio 1, Salloi 2)
Opara 1 (Besler 2) 47+; Medranda 1 (unassisted) Fernandes 6 (Sanchez 1) 24
Blessing 1 (Besler 1) 9; Blessing 2 (unassisted) 74 Fernandes 3 (unassisted) 56; Fernandes 4 (unassisted)
Feilhaber 2 (Zusi 2, Espinoza 2) 17; Dwyer 3 (unassisted) Dwyer 4 (unassisted) 46; Dwyer 5 (Feilhaber 2) 68
Sinovic 1 (unassisted) 6; Fernandes 1 (Espinoza 1, Dwyer 1) Dwyer 2 (Medranda 1, Feilhaber 1) 53
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Adrian Zendejas Erik Palmer-Brown Ike Opara Kevin Ellis Matt Besler Ilie Sanchez Gerso Fernandes Graham Zusi Latif Blessing Benny Feilhaber Diego Rubio Dom Dwyer Seth Sinovic Saad Abdul-Salaam Andrew Dykstra Soony Saad Colton Storm Cameron Iwasa Roger Espinoza Tim Melia Daniel Salloi Cameron Porter Igor Juliao Amer Didic Tyler Pasher Kharlton Belmar Soni Mustivar Jimmy Medranda
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MATCH INFORMATION
MATCH PREVIEW
ATLANTA UNITED FC VS SPORTING KANSAS CITY
Atlanta United (10-7-4) today faces Sporting Kansas City (9-4-9) for the first meeting between the two clubs. Atlanta enters Week 22 in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points. SKC enter this weekend in first place in the West with 36 points.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER REGULAR SEASON Kickoff: August 6, 2017 | 8:00 p.m. EST Location: Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Referee: Chris Penso Assistants: Cameron Blanchard, Corey Rockwell Fourth Official: Sorin Stoica VAR: Juan Guzman Jr. BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FS1 Talent: JP Dellacamera (play-by-play), Ian Joy (analyst), Rachel Bonnetta (sideline reporter) Local Radio: WZGC 92.9 The Game Talent: Adam Schick (play-by-play) and Jason Longshore (color) Local Radio (Spanish): La Mejor – AM 1600 (Atlanta), 1460 (Gwinnett), 1130 (Gainesville) Talent: Armando Carrilo (play-by-play), Daniel Cantu (color) and Jorge Avina (sideline). SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS Facebook: Facebook.com/AtlantaUnitedFC Twitter: @ATLUTD | @AcademyATLUTD #ATLUTD | #UniteAndConquer Instagram: ATLUTD Snapchat: ATLUTD
Atlanta United tied Orlando City SC 1-1 July 29 in the final game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in front of 45,006 fans for the club’s ninth-straight sellout. Kaka put the visitors ahead in the 40th minute with a world-class shot from roughly 25 yards out. Orlando nearly held on for the win, but Tito Villalba equalized in stoppage time to steal a crucial home point. Sporting Kansas City played its first match without star striker Dom Dwyer after he was traded to Orlando City on July 25. SKC had no trouble putting away one of the Eastern Conference’s best clubs in Chicago Fire during a 3-2 home win July 29. Dániel Sallói opened the scoring for Sporting KC in the 23th minute before a Matt Besler own goal leveled the match just five minutes later. A Benny Feilhaber bicycle kick gave SKC a 2-1 lead during first-half stoppage time. Latif Blessing extended the home side’s lead in the 51st minute when deflected Diego Rubio’s attempt on goal. David Accam brought one back in the 78th minute to cut the deficit to one, but SKC held on to claim all three points and remain atop the West.
MOST RECENT STARTING XI 15 11
Villalba
Asad
10 14
INJURY REPORT 4
5
Garza
Pirez
Gressel
18
Almiron
Carmona
OUT: Kenwyne Jones (right knee swelling), Alec Kann (left quad), Mark Bloom (lower back), Josef Martinez (right foot)
24
Larentowicz
3 1
26
Parkhurst [C]
Walkes
Guzan
2017 KEY LEAGUE STATS Overall Record Goals Scored Goals Allowed Goal Differential
SKC 9-4-9 28 17 11
ATL 10-7-4 41 28 13
Goals Assists Goalkeeper
SKC Gerso (6) Four tied (3) Melia (0.77)
ATL Villalba (10) Asad (10) Guzan (0.50)
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST Atlanta United 2017 Schedule Day
Date
Opponent
Sun.
3/5
New York Red Bulls
Time (EST) 7:00 p.m.
Sun.
3/12
@ Minnesota United
5:00 p.m.
6-1, W
35,043
1-1-0
T-3
Sat.
3/18
Chicago Fire
4:00 p.m.
4-0, W
45,922
2-1-0
T-1
Fri.
3/31
@ Seattle Sounders FC
0-0, D
40,182
2-1-1
T-2
Sat.
4/8
@ Toronto FC
10:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
2-2, T
26,812
2-1-2
3
Sat.
4/15
@ Montreal Impact
1:00 p.m.
1-2, L
17,144
2-2-2
6
Sat.
4/22
@ Real Salt Lake
9:30 p.m.
3-1, W
18,946
3-2-2
T-4
Sun.
4/30
D.C. United
3:00 p.m.
1-3, L
46,011
3-3-2
6
Sun.
5/7
@ New York City FC
4:00 p.m.
1-3, L
25,605
3-4-2
T-7
Sun.
5/14
@ Portland Timbers
4:00 p.m.
1-1, D
21,144
3-4-3
8
Sat.
5/20
Houston Dynamo
7:00 p.m.
4-1, W
44,893
4-4-3
9
Sun.
5/28
New York City FC
5:00 p.m.
3-1, W
44,901
5-4-3
7
Sat.
6/3
5:30 p.m.
1-3, L
19,816
5-5-3
8
Sat.
6/10
@ Vancouver Whitecaps FC @ Chicago Fire
4:00 p.m.
2-0, L
18,453
5-6-3
8
Sat.
6/17
Columbus Crew SC
7:00 p.m.
3-1, W
44,922
6-6-3
7
Wed.
6/21
@ D.C. United
7:30 p.m.
2-1, L
14,594
6-7-3
7
Sat.
6/24
Colorado Rapids
7:00 p.m.
1-0, W
44,938
7-7-3
6
ATL: Villalba (16), Almirón (67), Martínez (88); CLB: Higuian (26) DC: Acosta (23) Nyarko (60); ATL: Gressel (17) ATL: Martinez (67)
Sat.
7/1
@ Columbus Crew SC
7:30 p.m.
2-0, W
20,391
8-7-3
5
ATL: Villalba (27,64)
Tue.
7/4
San Jose Earthquakes
7:00 p.m.
4-2, W
44,974
9-7-3
4
Fri.
7/21
@ Orlando City SC
7:00 p.m.
1-0, W
25,527
10-7-3
4
ATL: Carmona (55), Martinez (65, 89), Walkes (81); SJ: Thompson (2), Wondolowski (66) ATL: Villalba (86)
Sun.
7/29
Orlando City SC
5:00 p.m.
1-1, T
45,006
10-7-4
5
ATL: Villalba (92+); ORL: Kaka (40)
Sun.
8/6
@ Sporting Kansas City
8:00 p.m.
Wed.
8/23
@ D.C. United
7:30 p.m.
Sat.
8/26
@ Philadelphia Union
7:00 p.m.
Sat.
9/10
FC Dallas
3:30 p.m.
Wed.
9/13
New England Revolution
7:00 p.m.
Sat.
9/16
Orlando City SC
4:00 p.m.
Wed.
9/20
LA Galaxy
7:00 p.m.
Sat.
9/23
Montreal Impact
7:00 p.m.
Wed.
9/27
Philadelphia Union
7:00 p.m.
Sat.
9/30
7:30 p.m.
Tue.
10/3
@ New England Revolution Minnesota United
Sun.
10/15
@ New York Red Bulls
5:00 p.m.
Sun.
10/22
Toronto FC
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
RESULT
ATT.
W-L-D
POS
GOAL SCORERS
2-1, L
55,297
0-1-0
T-8
ATL: Yamil Asad (25) NY: Daniel Royer (76), OG (82) ATL: Martinez (3, 27, 75), Almiron (13, 52), Peterson (90+4); MIN: Molino (30) ATL: OG (4), Martinez (60, 82), Villalba (67)
ATL: Villalba (15,47); TOR: Giovinco (20) Morrow (44) ATL: Jones (40); MTL: Piatti (45+5) Jackson-Hamel (90+3) ATL: Villalba (9), Asad (46), Vazquez (90+6); RSL: Rusnak (69) DC: own goal (24) Acosta (36) Le Toux (54); ATL: Jones (8) ATL: Carmona (39); NYC: Villa (17), Wallace (60), Moralez (61) ATL: Gressel (46); POR: Ridgewell (50) ATL: Almirón (29, 42, 80), Gressel (76); HOU: Torres (90) ATL: Almiron (16,23), Villalba (19); NYC: Harrison (71) ATL: Garza (7); VAN: Waston (31, 44), Montero (68) CHI: Solignac (29), Nikolic (70)
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST QUICK FACTS • • •
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Through Week 21, Atlanta is tied for the league lead in goals scored with 41 through 21 matches. Atlanta is currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points. Atlanta United has registered eight multi-goal games this season. Producing the goals were Miguel Almirón (Minnesota, Houston, NYCFC), Josef Martinez (Minnesota, Chicago and San Jose) and Tito Villalba (Toronto, Columbus). This is the first meeting between Atlanta and Sporting Kansas City and the only meeting of the 2017 MLS Regular Season.
BY THE NUMBERS
*All stats compiled after Week 21 of the MLS Regular Season* • 1.95: Atlanta’s goals per game • 10: Goals by Tito Villalba, the most on the team • 10: Assists by Yamil Asad, tied for first in MLS • 20.5%: Team shot conversion rate, highest in MLS • 27: Goals scored by Atlanta’s three Designated Players • 39: Assists for Atlanta United this season, tied for thirdmost in MLS • 41: Goals scored by Atlanta United, tied for the most in MLS • 42.7%: shots on goal percentage, (248 shots, 106 SOG) • 46.1: Average number of minutes that Atlanta scores a goal, best in MLS • 58.1%: Average possession, most in MLS WEEK 21 TEAM NOTES • 62: Fouls won by winger Yamil Asad, third-most in MLS • 66: Interceptions for centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Yamil Asad recorded his 10th assist of the season, which most in MLS ties the league lead with Michael Barrios, Victor • 64.7%: Big chance conversion percentage, secondVazquez, Sacha Kljestan and Alex (Houston). highest in MLS Miguel Almirón finished with nine attempted shots, a • 83.3%: Brad Guzan’s save percentage, second-best in season-high for Atlanta United. MLS Yamil Asad created five chances, tying a season-high • 179: Chances created from open play, eighth-most in with Greg Garza (San Jose) and himself (D.C. United on MLS April 30). • 26: Chances created by Greg Garza, most by a defender Jeff Larentowicz made his 326th career MLS start, which in MLS currently ranks No. 9 all-time in league history among field players. Larentowicz also made his 344th all-time appearance, ATLANTA UNITED which moved the midfielder into 11th place all-time in 2017 Record/Home/Away………………………………10-7-4/6-2-1/4-5-3 league history among field players. vs. Eastern Conference…………………………………………………………5-6-2 Atlanta ran its home record to 6-2-1. It’s next home vs. Western Conference…………………………………………….…………5-1-2 match will be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 10 Current Streak…………………………………………………………………….……1D against FC Dallas. Last Five Matches……………………………………….……………….WWWWD ATLANTA – SPORTING KC CONNECTIONS Last Clean Sheet……………………………….………7/21/17 vs ORL, 1-0 W Jacob Peterson played five seasons with Sporting Kansas Ahead/Behind/Tied at Halftime……………………..…6-1-0/1-4-2/3-3-2 City (2012-2016) where he made more than 100 Scoring First Goal/Home/Away…………………………9-5-2/5-2-0/4-3-2 appearances. Peterson scored 13 goals and recorded Conceding First Goal/Home/Away…………….……..1-2-1/1-0-1/0-2-0 seven assists. With SKC, he won MLS Cup in 2013, the Day/Night……………………………….………………………………….2-5-2/8-2-2 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2012 and 2015 and the Grass/Turf………………………………………………………………....9-6-2/1-1-2 Eastern Conference Regular Season in 2012. Wearing Primary Kit…………………………………………………………....7-4-2 Alec Kann spent the 2016 season with Sporting Kansas Wearing Secondary Kit…………………………………………………………3-3-2 City. He made seven starts and recorded two clean National TV………………………………………………………………………….4-4-3 sheets. Local TV……………………………………………………………………………….6-3-1
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST COACHES SPOTLIGHT ATLANTA – GERARDO ‘TATA’ MARTINO Martino became the first head coach in Atlanta United’s history on September 27, 2016. A former professional player and coach at the highest levels of both club and international football, Martino has most notably led the Argentina National Team, Paraguay National Team and La Liga’s FC Barcelona during his prestigious 20-year coaching career. Martino most recently managed the Argentina National Team from 2014 to 2016. He led Argentina back to the No. 1 FIFA World ranking in July 2015, breaking an eight-year drought for the nation since their last top ranking in June 2008. Under Martino’s leadership, Argentina also appeared in the Copa America final in back-to-back years in 2015 and 2016, while finishing with a 20-4-5 overall record.
ATLANTA UNITED TEAM AWARDS 2017 MLS ALL-STARS: Miguel Almirón (1st) Greg Garza (1st) Michael Parkhurst (5th) MLS PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Josef Martinez – March 2017 MLS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Josef Martinez – Week 2 Miguel Almirón – Week 12, 13
MLS TEAM OF THE WEEK: Josef Martinez – Week 2, 3, 19 Miguel Almirón – Week 2, 8, 12, 13, 16 SPORTING KANSAS CITY – PETER VERMES Vermes has served as Sporting Kansas City’s manager since 2009, Greg Garza – Week 2, 3 Tito Villalba – Week 6 becoming the team’s all-time winningest coach and the eighth Michael Parkhurst- Week 18 winningest coach in MLS regular season history. He has also hoisted three major trophies — the 2013 MLS Cup and the 2012 Brad Guzan – Week 20 and 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups. Vermes enjoyed a 15-year MLS GOAL OF THE WEEK: professional playing career, including seven seasons in MLS with Miguel Almirón – Week 2, 12, 16 the MetroStars, Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards. He also represented the United States Men’s National Team, playing Josef Martinez – Week 3 in the 1988 Olympics, 1990 World Cup and the 1991 CONCACAF Tito Villalba- Week 13, 20 Gold Cup. MLS COACH OF THE WEEK: Gerardo Martino – Week 2, 16 2017 MLS ALL-STAR GAME Midfielder Miguel Almirón and defender Greg Garza were named to the 2017 MLS All-Star Fan XI presented by Target and defender Michael Parkhurst was also selected by All-Star Team coach Veljko Paunovic. The 2017 MLS All-Star Game was held Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Soldier Field as the league’s best faced reigning La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid. Almirón has scored eight goals and added nine assists on the season. The Paraguayan international was twice named MLS Player of the Week and was also named to the MLS Team of the Week on five occasions. Garza has scored one goal and recorded two assists while contributing to four clean sheets this season. He has twice been named to the MLS Team of the Week. Parkhurst will make his fifth All-Star Game appearance. Atlanta’s captain has started all 21 games this season and was named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 18.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST MLS REGULAR SEASON STARTS BY POSITION
Villalba – 11 Martinez - 6 Jones – 4 Asad – 18 Almiron – 3
Villalba – 10 Gressel – 9 Asad – 1 Peterson – 1
Almiron – 16 Gressel – 4 Kratz – 1 Larentowicz – 18 Carmona – 3
Carmona – 15 Gressel – 4 McCann – 1 Kratz – 1
Garza – 20 Bloom – 1
Parkhurst – 21
Gonzalez Pirez – 21
Kann – 18 Guzan – 2 Reynish – 1
Mears – 15 Walkes – 5 Bloom – 1
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST QUOTE SHEET: POST-MATCH VS ORLANDO CITY SC (7/29) Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino On if the result feels like a win or a draw “One way to look at it is: we scored a goal in extra time. So, in that sense, it feels good but on the other hand, I think we controlled the game and we had all of the development in the game so, in that sense, it is like a loss.” On Greg Garza, Miguel Almiron and Michael Parkhurst representing the club at the All-Star Game “It is a point of pride for the team to have three guys representing in the All-Star Game in our first season, in these short six months together. On the other hand, it is another trip for those guys and it is another game. So it is a little bit worrying with the stretch of games we have coming up.” On Hector Villalba scoring late goals in both matches against Orlando “He is our goal scorer at the moment, so through his goals, through Miguel (Almiron’s) goals and through assists by Julian (Gressel) or Yamil (Asad), we are doing our best to fill in during Josef (Marti-nez’s) absence. That is what is most important for the team.” Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba On how he has played against Orlando City SC over the last two weeks “It’s been my moment and I’m taking advantage of it but I have to thank the coaching staff for all of the help that they’ve been giving me, showing me things on film and I’m just taking advantage of it.” On if this tie feels like a win “I think it feels like a loss, actually, because we had so many chances to score. We just have to keep working and taking advantage of those opportunities.” On his final game in Bobby Dodd Stadium “It’s our turn to play an away game now and then we’ll start up and play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. I’m glad I was able to finish it out with a goal.” Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (On his perspective for the Orlando City SC goal) “I thought that would be a question. Listen, from our point of view, its probably not the best goal to concede. A direct ball from the goalkeeper, we don’t deal with the first one, we don’t deal with the second one and obviously, on another day, I think, maybe, I’m able to get a hand to it looking back on it. But having said that, I think he’s probably scored a few of those in his career and he’s a good player. It was a good finish.” (On the importance of earning the draw and sharing a point in the table in this match) “I was speaking to somebody afterwards and they made a good point. If you look at these games in a playoff sense, on the road and then you come back and play at home back-to-back, you know we’re through to the next round. So, it was important to make sure that we got something from the game especially when you look at the table, so, for us to make sure that we didn’t leave emptyhanded was a massive result for us.” (On the new fan banner labeling him as “Mr. Clean Sheet”) “I had a few texts from some friends. But I mean, listen, when you look at the support and the dedication and the togetherness of the supporters groups and the fan-base here in Atlanta, it’s unbelievable. I’m fortunate that they sing my name in a good way, and I’m fortunate to be on this team and to be able to represent those fans and the city of Atlanta playing for this club. Every week they seem to get stronger in numbers, louder in voice, and their support has been tremendous.”
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST ATLANTA UNITED ALL-TIME PLAYER TRANSACTIONS Player Alexander Tambakis Junior Burgos Jeffrey Otoo Andrew Carleton Chris McCann Kenwyne Jones Hector Villalba Chris Goslin Brandon Vazquez Miguel Almiron Michael Parkhurst Sean Johnson Sean Johnson Kevin Kratz Harrison Heath Romario Williams Donny Toia Zach Loyd Clint Irwin Mikey Ambrose Alec Kann Donny Toia Clint Irwin Mark Bloom Jeff Larentowicz Junior Burgos Jacob Peterson Greg Garza Yamil Asad Miles Robinson Julian Gressel Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Alex Kapp Tyrone Mears Anton Walkes Brad Guzan Leandro Gonzalez Pirez Josef Martinez Carlos Carmona Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Kyle Reynish Jeffrey Otoo Romario Williams Josef Martinez Bryan Róchez Lagos Kunga Harrison Heath Harrison Heath Anton Walkes
Date Jan. 25, 2016 Feb. 2, 2016 June 1, 2016 June 9, 2016 July 6, 2016 July 15, 2016 July 22, 2016 Oct. 6, 2016 Dec. 2, 2016 Dec. 5, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 Dec. 14, 2016 Dec. 16, 2016 Dec. 19, 2016 Dec. 23, 2016 Jan. 11, 2017 Jan. 13, 2017 Jan. 13, 2017 Jan. 17, 2017 Jan. 17, 2017 Jan. 24, 2017 Jan. 26, 2017 Jan. 26, 2017 Jan. 26, 2017 Feb. 1, 2017 Feb. 6, 2017 Feb. 10, 2017 March 1, 2017 March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017 March 21, 2017 March 17, 2017 June 28, 2017 June 30, 2017 July 31, 2017 August 1, 2017
Transaction Signed as free transfer from Panathinaikos Signed as free transfer Signed as free transfer Signed as Homegrown Player Signed on a free transfer from Wigan Athletic Signed as free transfer Signed as Young Designated Player Signed as Homegrown Player Signed as a Discovery Signing on a transfer from Club Tijuana Signed as Young Designated Player Traded from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for General Allocation Money Traded from Chicago Fire for General Allocation Money Traded to NYCFC for General and Targeted Allocation Money Traded from Philadelphia Union for a Fourth Round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft Traded from Orlando City SC for Fourth Round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft Traded from Montreal Impact for conditional Third Round pick in 2018 MLS SuperDraft Selected No. 1 overall in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft Selected No. 3 overall in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft Selected No. 5 overall in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft Selected No. 7 overall in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft Selected No. 9 overall in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft Traded to Orlando City for No. 8 overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft Traded to Toronto FC in exchange for D Mark Bloom and General Allocation Money Traded from Toronto FC for goalkeeper Clint Irwin Signed as a free agent Option for 2017 season declined Signed as a free agent Signed season-long loan from Club Tijuana Signed season-long loan as a Discovery Signing from Vélez Sarsfield Selected No. 2 overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft* Selected No. 8 overall in 2017 MLS SuperDraft* Selected with No. 2 pick in the third round, 46th overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft Selected with No. 2 pick in the fourth round, 68th overall, in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft Traded from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money Signed on loan from Tottenham Hotspur Signed from Middlesbrough Signed from Estudiantes Signed on loan from Torino as Designated Player Signed as a Discovery Signing Signed by Atlanta United Traded from New York Red Bulls in exchange for 2018 MLS SuperDraft Fourth round pick Loaned to Charleston Battery for 2017 season Loaned to Charleston Battery for 2017 season Signed permanent transfer from Torino Claimed off Waivers Signed four day STA Loaned to Sacramento Republic Recalled from Sacramento Republic Loan from Tottenham Hotspur extended until end of MLS Regular Season *Signed with MLS prior to SuperDraft
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST ATLANTA UNITED ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. 10 22 11 21 30 14 4 20 24 1 13 9 25 8 18 27 7 16 2 3 29 5 32 6 31 23 19 15 26 28
NAME Miguel Almiron Mikey Ambrose Yamil Asad Mark Bloom Andrew Carleton Carlos Carmona Greg Garza Chris Goslin Julian Gressel Brad Guzan Harrison Heath Kenwyne Jones Alec Kann Kevin Kratz Jeff Larentowicz Zach Loyd Josef Martinez Chris McCann Tyrone Mears Michael Parkhurst Jacob Peterson Leandro Pirez Kyle Reynish Miles Robinson Bryan Rochez Alex Tambakis Brandon Vazquez Hector Villalba Anton Walkes Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
POS M D M D M M D M M GK M F GK M M D F M D D M D GK D F GK F F D/M M
HT 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-7 5-11 5-8 5-7 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-4 5-8 6-1 5-10 5-8 6-2 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-2 6-2 5-8 6-2 5-9
WT 141 154 178 162 148 170 165 161 182 209 166 218 205 164 170 164 154 188 168 159 174 180 193 188 161 194 198 167 180 173
BIRTHDATE (AGE) 02/10/1994 (23) 10/05/1993 (23) 07/27/1994 (23) 11/25/1987 (29) 06/22/2000 (17) 02/21/1987 (30) 08/16/1991 (25) 05/12/2000 (17) 12/16/1993 (23) 09/09/1984 (32) 03/06/1996 (21) 10/05/1984 (32) 08/08/1990 (26) 01/21/1987 (30) 08/05/1983 (33) 07/18/1987 (30) 05/19/1993 (24) 07/21/1987 (30) 02/18/1983 (34) 01/24/1984 (33) 01/27/1986 (31) 02/26/1992 (25) 11/03/1983 (33) 03/14/1997 (20) 01/01/1995 (22) 12/08/1992 (24) 10/14/1998 (18) 07/26/1994 (23) 02/08/1997 (20) 12/01/1994 (22)
HOMETOWN Asuncion, Paraguay El Paso, Texas San Antonio de Padua, Argentina Marietta, Georgia Powder Springs, Georgia Coquimbo, Chile Grapevine, Texas Locust Grove, Georgia Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany Evergreen Park, Illinois Newcastle-under-Lyme, England Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago Decatur, Georgia Eschweiler, Germany Pasadena, California Tulsa, Oklahoma Valencia, Venezuela Dublin, Ireland Manchester, England Cranston, Rhode Island Portage, Michigan Buenos Aires, Argentina Valencia, California Arlington, Massachusetts Tegucigalpa, Honduras Athens, Greece Chula Vista, California Buenos Aires, Argentina Lewisham, England Bellingham, Massachusetts
PREVIOUS CLUB Lanus (Argentina) Orlando City SC Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina) Toronto FC Homegrown Atalanta B.C. (Italy) Club Tijuana (Mexico) Homegrown Providence College Middlesbrough (England) Orlando City SC Cardiff City (England) Sporting Kansas City Philadelphia Union Los Angeles Galaxy FC Dallas Torino FC (Italy) Wigan Athletic (England) Seattle Sounders FC Columbus Crew Sporting Kansas City Estudiantes (Argentina) New York Red Bulls Syracuse University Orlando City SC Panathinaikos (Greece) Club Tijuana (Mexico) San Lorenzo (Argentina) Tottenham Hotspur Harvard University
ATLANTA UNITED NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
NAME Brad Guzan Tyrone Mears Michael Parkhurst Greg Garza Leandro González Pirez Miles Robinson Josef Martinez Kevin Kratz Kenwyne Jones Miguel Almiron Yamil Asad Harrison Heath Carlos Carmona Hector Villalba Chris McCann Jeff Larentowicz Brandon Vazquez Chris Goslin Mark Bloom Mikey Ambrose Alex Tambakis Julian Gressel Alec Kann Anton Walkes Zach Loyd Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Jacob Peterson Andrew Carleton Bryan Rochez Kyle Reynish
POS GK D D D D D F M F M M M M F M M F M D D GK M GK D/M D M M M F GK
HT 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-8 6-1 6-3 5-8 5-8 6-2 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-8 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-7 5-11 5-9 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-2 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-3
WT 209 168 159 165 180 188 154 164 218 141 178 166 170 167 188 170 198 161 162 154 194 182 205 180 164 173 174 148 161 193
ATLANTA UNITED TECHNICAL STAFF Gerardo Martino: Head Coach Assistant Coach: Jorge Theiler Assistant Coach: Dario Sala Goalkeeper Coach: Aron Hyde Fitness Coach: Manuel Alfaro Fitness Coach: Rodolfo Paladini
Head of Sports Science: Ryan Alexander Head Athletic Trainer: Mario Cruz Equipment Manager: Paul Dillon Video Analyst: Damian Silvero
BIRTHDATE (AGE) 09/09/1984 (32) 02/18/1983 (34) 01/24/1984 (33) 08/16/1991 (25) 02/26/1992 (25) 03/14/1997 (20) 05/19/1993 (24) 01/21/1987 (30) 10/05/1984 (32) 02/10/1994 (23) 07/27/1994 (23) 03/06/1996 (21) 02/21/1987 (30) 07/26/1994 (23) 07/21/1987 (30) 08/05/1983 (33) 10/14/1998 (18) 05/12/2000 (17) 11/25/1987 (29) 10/05/1993 (23) 12/08/1992 (24) 12/16/1993 (23) 08/08/1990 (26) 02/08/1997 (20) 07/18/1987 (30) 12/01/1994 (22) 01/27/1986 (31) 06/22/2000 (17) 01/01/1995 (22) 11/03/1983 (33)
HOMETOWN Evergreen Park, Illinois Manchester, England Cranston, Rhode Island Grapevine, Texas Buenos Aires, Argentina Arlington, Massachusetts Valencia, Venezuela Eschweiler, Germany Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago Asuncion, Paraguay San Antonio de Padua, Argentina Newcastle-under-Lyme, England Coquimbo, Chile Buenos Aires, Argentina Dublin, Ireland Pasadena, California Chula Vista, California Locust Grove, Georgia Marietta, Georgia El Paso, Texas Athens, Greece Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany Decatur, Georgia Lewisham, England Tulsa, Oklahoma Bellingham, Massachusetts Portage, Michigan Powder Springs, Georgia Tegucigalpa, Honduras Valencia, California
PREVIOUS CLUB Middlesbrough (England) Seattle Sounders FC Columbus Crew Club Tijuana (Mexico) Estudiantes (Argentina) Syracuse University Torino FC (Italy) Philadelphia Union Cardiff City (England) Lanus (Argentina) Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina) Orlando City SC Atalanta B.C. (Italy) San Lorenzo (Argentina) Wigan Athletic (England) Los Angeles Galaxy Club Tijuana (Mexico) Homegrown Toronto FC Orlando City SC Panathinaikos (Greece) Providence College Sporting Kansas City Tottenham Hotspur FC Dallas Harvard University Sporting Kansas City Homegrown Orlando City SC New York Red Bulls
PLAYER PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Miguel Al-Me-Rone YA-meel Ah-sahd Carlos Car-moan-a Brad guh-ZAN Ken-win Jones Alec Can Jeff La-REN-ta-witts
Lee-an-dro Gon-za-lez Pee-rez Kyle Ray-nish Alex Tam-ba-kees Tee-Toe Vee-al-ba Andrew Wheeler-Om-in-ooh Joe-sef Martinez
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 10 – Miguel Almirón – Midfielder
22 – Mikey Ambrose – Defender
Height: 5-10 Weight: 141 Birthdate: Feb. 10, 1994 Birthplace: Asuncion, Paraguay Nationality: Paraguay Previous club: Club Atlético Lanús Acquired: Signed as a Young Designated Player on Dec. 5, 2016.
Height: 5-9 Weight: 154 Birthdate: Oct. 5, 1993 Birthplace: El Paso, Texas Nationality: USA Previous club: Orlando City SC Acquired: Selected by Atlanta United with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft on Dec. 13, 2016.
Miguel Almirón joined Atlanta United on a multi-year contract on Dec. 5, 2016, becoming the second designated player in team history. The 23-year-old Paraguayan international has spent his career between the top flights of the Paraguayan and Argentine leagues. Almirón started his career with Paraguayan power Cerro Porteño, signing with the club at 14 years old while most recently playing in Argentina with Lanús. Across all competitions, Almirón has 86 appearances with 10 goals. Almirón has been a fixture in Paraguay’s National Team camp, making six combined appearances in 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying and the 2016 Copa America Centenario.
A 23-year-old versatile fullback, Mikey Ambrose joins Atlanta United after spending the 2016 season with Orlando City where he appeared in five games. He began his professional career in 2015 with the Austin Aztex of USL. Prior to that, he played for the University of Maryland and is a product of the FC Dallas Development Academy. Ambrose has also represented the US Men’s National Team at the U17, U18 and U20 levels.
11 – Yamil Asad – Midfielder
21 – Mark Bloom – Defender
Height: 5-10 Weight: 178 Birthdate: July 27, 1994 Birthplace: San Antonio de Padua, Argentina Nationality: Argentina Previous club: Vélez Sarsfield Acquired: Joined Atlanta United on a season-long loan as a Discovery Signing from Vélez Sarsfield on Jan. 11, 2017. Asad joins Atlanta United after spending his entire professional and youth career with Vélez Sarsfield. The son of former Argentine international Omar Asad, Yamil has made 55 career appearances and scored four goals for Vélez. The right-footed attacking midfielder has been a key fixture for Vélez since making his debut in 2013. His most successful season came during the 2015 campaign, where he made 24 appearances, started 17 games, scored four goals and added two assists.
Height: 5-11 Weight: 162 Birthdate: Nov. 25, 1987 Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia Nationality: USA Previous club: Toronto FC Acquired: Traded to Atlanta from Toronto FC on Dec. 13, 2016 in exchange for Clint Irwin and General Allocation Money.
Bloom joins Atlanta after spending the last four seasons with Toronto FC where he made all of his 39 career MLS appearances, 37 starts. He also brings MLS Cup playoff experience, helping Toronto win the Eastern Conference in 2016. He originally joined Toronto on loan from former NASL team Atlanta Silverbacks in 2013. Toronto signed Bloom on a permanent transfer ahead of the 2014 season where he started a career-high 26 matches. Bloom was traded to Atlanta United after Toronto goalkeeper Clint Irwin was selected by Atlanta in the 2016 Expansion Draft, only to be sent back to Toronto in exchange for Bloom and General Allocation Money.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 30 – Andrew Carleton – Midfielder Height: 5-7 Weight: 148 Birthdate: June 22, 2000 Birthplace: Powder Springs, Georgia Nationality: USA Previous Club: Atlanta United Academy Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United as a Homegrown Player on June 9, 2016.
14 – Carlos Carmona – Midfielder Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Birthdate: Feb. 21, 1987 Birthplace: Coquimbo, Chile Nationality: Chile Previous club: Atalanta Acquired: Atlanta United signed Carlos Carmona on Feb. 6, 2017.
A native of Powder Springs, Ga., Andrew Carleton became Atlanta’s first Homegrown Player on June 9, 2016. He then joined USL affiliate Charleston Battery on loan for the rest of the season, while also featuring with the club’s academy team and U.S. Youth International Teams. At the youth level, Carleton began playing with his home club Georgia United Soccer Alliance, now Atlanta United’s U.S. Soccer Development Academy. He has represented the U.S. National Team at the U14, U-15, U-16, U17 and U-18 levels.
Carmona joined Atlanta United as a free transfer and has spent the last eight seasons in Italy with Atalanta B.C and Reggina. He made more than 150 appearances in the top-flight of Italian football, majority of which came with Atalanta where he played since 2010. He helped the Nerazzurri earn promotion to Serie A for the 2011-12 season after they finished first in the league. Atalanta have remained in Italy’s top-division since. Over seven seasons with Atalanta, Carmona made 161 combined appearances and scored five goals with three assists. Carmona has also represented the Chilean National team with 47 caps, appearing in each of the last two FIFA World Cups.
4 – Greg Garza – Defender
20 – Chris Goslin – Midfielder
Height: 5-8 Weight: 165 Birthdate: Aug. 16, 1991 Birthplace: Grapevine, Texas Nationality: USA, Mexico Previous club: Club Tijuana Acquired: Joined Atlanta United on a season-long loan from Club Tijuana on Dec. 23, 2016. Atlanta acquired Garza’s Discovery Priority from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for a conditional second round selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Garza joined Atlanta United after spending the majority of his soccer career abroad, with youth stints in academies at São Paulo and Sporting Lisbon. He signed with Tijuana of Liga MX in 2011 where he remained until 2016. He has combined to make 84 career appearances for Tijuana, including six appearances in CONCACAF Champions League and four appearances in Copa Libertadores. He has represented the United States National Team with 10 appearances since 2014.
Height: 5-7 Weight: 161 Birthdate: May 12, 2000 Birthplace: Locust Grove, Georgia Nationality: USA Previous club: Atlanta United Academy Acquired: Signed as a Homegrown Player on Oct. 6, 2016
Chris Goslin became the second homegrown player in Atlanta United history when he signed with the club as a 16-year old in October of 2016. Goslin has been a fixture with the US National Team since 2012 when he made his debut with the U-14 team. A product of Atlanta United’s academy after joining from Georgia United, Goslin spent part of the 2016 season with USL side Charleston Battery. The Locust Grove-native scored three goals in 11 appearances for Georgia United’s U-18s in the 201516 USSDA season, as he split time between the club and the U.S. U-17 residency program.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 24 – Julian Gressel – Midfielder
1 – Brad Guzan – Goalkeeper
Height: 6-1 Weight: 182 Birthdate: Dec. 16, 1993 Birthplace: Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany Nationality: Germany Previous club: Providence College Acquired: Selected by Atlanta United with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Height: 6-4 Weight: 209 Birthdate: Sept. 9, 1984 Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois Nationality: USA Previous club: Middlesbrough Acquired: Signed through Major League Soccer’s Allocation Process, using Targeted Allocation Money, on Jan. 26, 2016.
A four-year starter at Providence, Gressel made 83 career appearances while scoring 30 goals and tallying 26 assists. He finished second all-time in Providence history for goals, assists and points. The Germany native was named Big East CoOffensive Player of the Year (2016), First Team All-Big East (2016), Big East All-Tournament Team (2016, 2015, 2014) and Big East All-Rookie Team (2013). He also helped pilot the Friars to the NCAA Tournament in three of his four seasons, reaching the Semifinals of the NCAA College Cup in 2014. Prior to attending Providence, Gressel played at several German Clubs including TSV Neustadt/Aisch, FC Eintracht Bamberg and SG Quelle Furth.
Guzan spent nine years in the English Premier League, most recently playing for Middlesbrough before spending the previous eight seasons with Aston Villa. He began his career in MLS with Chivas USA where he played four seasons from 20052008, making 78 starts and leading them to the playoffs three times. In 2008 he transferred to Aston Villa, tallying 144 appearances in the top-flight of English football. Guzan made 171 appearances across all competitions during his time with the Villans. Guzan has been capped by the United States Men’s National Team 57 times. He has been a part of the USMNT squad for the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, 2007, 2015 and 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cups, as well as the 2007 Copa America and 2016 Copa America Centenario.
13 – Harrison Heath – Midfielder
9 – Kenwyne Jones – Forward
Height: 6-0 Weight: 166 Birthdate: March 6, 1996 Birthplace: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England Nationality: England/USA Previous club: Orlando City SC Acquired: Traded to Atlanta United from Orlando City on Dec. 11, 2016 in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. Harrison Heath joins Atlanta United after spending the previous three seasons with Orlando City, first joining the club on July 17, 2014 when the Lions were in USL. Heath has six career appearances in MLS with five starts. He made his Major League Soccer debut in 2015. Born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England, Heath spent his youth career with the Houston Dynamo and Norwich City before signing with Orlando. He is the son of Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath.
Height: 6-2 Weight: 218 Birthdate: Oct. 5, 1984 Birthplace: Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago Previous club: Cardiff City Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United FC on July 15, 2016.
The Trinidad and Tobago striker comes to Atlanta after spending the majority of his career in the English Premier League, Championship and League One. He scored 86 goals in more than 300 appearances, including time at Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland, Stoke City, Cardiff City, and Bournemouth. Jones tallied more than 100 goals across all competitions between his time in England, Abu Dhabi and Trinidad and Tobago. His most caps came with Stoke City where he appeared 130 times and scored 31 goals. A long-time captain of the Trinidad and Tobago national team, Jones is the seventh most capped player in team history (83) and is sixth alltime in goals with 23.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 25 – Alec Kann – Goalkeeper Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Birthdate: Aug. 8, 1990 Birthplace: Decatur, Georgia Nationality: USA Previous club: Sporting Kansas City Acquired: Selected by Atlanta United with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft on Dec. 13, 2016.
Alec Kann joins Atlanta United from Sporting Kansas City and has been in MLS since 2013. He signed with Chicago Fire in 2013 and made his MLS debut in 2015. In addition to his eight career starts in MLS, Kann has more than 40 starts in USL and played collegiately at Furman University.
18 – Jeff Larentowicz – Midfielder Height: 6-1 Weight: 170 Birthdate: Aug. 5, 1983 Birthplace: Pasadena, California Nationality: USA Previous club: Los Angeles Galaxy Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United as a free agent on Dec. 14, 2016.
Larentowicz joins Atlanta United with more than 300 MLS Regular Season appearances, while scoring 37 goals and adding 18 assists from the midfield position. Among field players, he ranks No. 11 all-time in minutes played (27,640) and No. 19 in appearances (324). Larentowicz has played in at least 23 games each year since the 2006 MLS season. Along with his extensive MLS experience, Larentowicz also carries a tremendous amount of success as his teams have won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (2007), four MLS Eastern Conference Championships (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010) and the MLS Cup (2010). The West Chester, Pa., product was selected by the New England Revolution in the fourth round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft from Brown University.
8 – Kevin Kratz – Midfielder Height: 5-8 Weight: 164 Birthdate: Jan. 21, 1987 Birthplace: Eschweiler, Germany Nationality: Germany Previous club: Philadelphia Union Acquired: Traded to Atlanta United on Dec. 11, 2016 in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.
After spending the majority of his career in Germany, Kevin Kratz joins Atlanta United with 277 career appearances, with 122 of them coming from either the Bundesliga first or second division. Kratz began his professional career with Bayer 04 Leverkusen's youth system, and has since played professionally for Alemannia Aachen, Eintracht Braunschweig and SV Sandhausen.
27 – Zach Loyd – Defender Height: 5-10 Weight: 164 Birthdate: July 18, 1987 Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma Nationality: USA Previous club: FC Dallas Acquired: Selected by Atlanta United with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft on Dec. 13, 2016.
Loyd joins Atlanta after spending his entire MLS career with FC Dallas where he was a mainstay on the club’s backline, appearing in 180 games. Known as a durable defender who can be deployed in multiple positions, Loyd brings a wealth of MLS experience, as he is second all-time in minutes played and games started for FC Dallas. Loyd has also appeared for the United States Men’s National Team with three caps.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 7 – Josef Martinez – Forward Height: 5-8 Weight: 154 Birthdate: May 19, 1993 Birthplace: Valencia, Venezuela Nationality: Venezuela Previous club: Torino FC Acquired: Atlanta United signed Josef Martinez on loan from Torino FC as a Designated Player on Feb. 1, 2017. He signed a permanent transfer on March 21, 2017.
16 – Chris McCann – Midfielder Height: 6-2 Weight: 188 Birthdate: July 21, 1987 Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Nationality: Ireland Previous club: Wigan Athletic Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United on a free transfer from Wigan Athletic on July 6, 2016.
Coming from Torino FC of Italy’s Serie A, Martinez joined Atlanta United with more than 100 professional appearances spread across the first divisions of Venezuela, Switzerland and Italy. He has also been capped by the Venezuelan National Team 37 times and has scored nine goals since making his debut in 2011. In his three seasons with Torino, Martinez scored 13 goals while adding six assists in 76 combined appearances. Martinez joined teammates Hector “Tito” Villalba, 22, and Miguel Almiron, 22, as Atlanta United’s third Designated Player.
Chris McCann joined Atlanta United with more than a decade of experience playing professionally in England. McCann has accumulated more than 350 first team appearances with Burnley and Wigan Athletic. Most of his experience comes from the League Championship, but McCann has also appeared in the Premier League and League One.
2 – Tyrone Mears – Defender
3 – Michael Parkhurst – Defender
Height: 5-11 Weight: 168 Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1983 Birthplace: Manchester, England Nationality: England Previous Club: Seattle Sounders FC Acquired: Atlanta United signed Tyrone Mears on Jan. 24, 2017. The club had traded for his rights from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money.
Height: 5-11 Weight: 159 Birthdate: Jan. 24, 1984 Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island Nationality: USA Previous club: Columbus Crew SC Acquired: Traded to Atlanta United from Columbus Crew SC on Dec. 11, 2016 in exchange for General Allocation Money.
Mears comes to Atlanta after two successful seasons with Seattle that ended in winning the 2016 MLS Cup. A native of Manchester, England, Mears spent the majority of his career playing in England’s Premier League and Championship prior to joining MLS in 2015. The veteran fullback played more than 200 matches in England, beginning his career with Manchester City in 2001. Mears then enjoyed stays with Preston North End (2002-06), West Ham United (2006-07), Derby County (200709), Burnley (2009-2011) and Bolton Wanderers (2011-14). During his two seasons with Burnley, Mears played alongside now-teammate Chris McCann, who captained the team.
Michael Parkhurst joins Atlanta United as a veteran of Major League Soccer with more than 200 appearances. He served as Columbus’ captain for the past three seasons and has been capped by the U.S. Men’s National Team 25 times. In addition to four MLS All-Star selections (2005, 2007, 2008, 2014), Parkhurst’s decorated career includes being named the 2007 MLS Defender of the Year, a 2007 MLS Best XI selection and the MLS Fair Play award recipient three different seasons (2007, 2008, 2014). He’s also a durable defender, appearing in at least 33 games during each of his three seasons with Crew SC.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 29 – Jacob Peterson – Midfielder
5 – Leandro González Pirez – Defender
Height: 5-10 Weight: 174 Birthdate: Jan. 27, 1986 Birthplace: Portage, Michigan Nationality: USA Previous club: Sporting Kansas City Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United as free agent on Dec. 19, 2016.
Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Birthdate: Feb. 26, 1992 Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina Nationality: Argentina Previous Club: Club Estudiantes de La Plata Acquired: Atlanta United signed Leandro González Pirez from Club Estudiantes de La Plata on Jan. 26, 2017 as a Discovery Signing, using Targeted Allocation Money.
Peterson is an 11-year MLS veteran with 246 career appearances and 147 starts. He joins Atlanta United after spending the last five seasons with Sporting Kansas City, where he registered 13 goals and seven assists in 108 appearances. Peterson has enjoyed a long career in MLS including stops with Sporting KC (2012-16), San Jose Earthquakes (2011), Toronto FC (2010-11) and Colorado Rapids (2006-09). Only twice in his 11year career has Peterson appeared in less than 20 matches. His most recent run with SKC was one of the most successful stretches in club history, reaching the playoffs in all five seasons with Peterson on the team, including pinnacle moments such as winning the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice, in 2012 and 2015, and an MLS Cup in 2013.
Leandro González Pirez joins Atlanta United from Club Estudiantes de La Plata, bringing more than 100 professional appearances of experience, the majority of which were spent in Argentina’s first division. The Buenos Aires native has played domestically for River Plate, Tigre and Estudiantes while making loan stops with Arsenal de Sarandí and Belgian Pro League club Gent. Pirez began his career with his hometown club River Plate at the youth level and made his senior team debut in 2011 at 19 years old. He has also played with the Argentina Youth National Team at the U-17, U-20 and U-22 levels.
32 – Kyle Reynish – Goalkeeper
6 – Miles Robinson – Defender
Height: 6-3 Weight: 193 Birthdate: Nov. 3, 1983 Birthplace: Valencia, California Nationality: USA Previous Club: New York Red Bulls Acquired: Traded from New York Red Bulls in exchange for 2018 MLS SuperDraft 4th round pick. Reynish joined Atlanta United after spending the previous two seasons in the New York Red Bulls organization. He was originally selected in the fourth round (No. 43 overall) by Real Salt Lake in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. He made eight appearances over six seasons at RSL and has nine total appearances in MLS.
Height: 6-3 Weight: 188 Birthdate: March 14, 1997 Birthplace: Arlington, Mass. Nationality: USA Previous club: Syracuse University Acquired: Selected by Atlanta United with the No. 2 pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Atlanta United selected Miles Robinson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, making him the first SuperDraft pick in club history. Part of the 2017 Generation Adidas class, Robinson was a two-year starter for Syracuse University where he was named the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 31 – Bryan Rochez – Forward Height: 5-11 Weight: 161 Birthdate: Jan. 1, 1995 Birthplace: Tegucigalpa, Honduras Nationality: Honduras Previous club: Claimed off waivers from Orlando City SC on March 17, 2017 Rochez joined Atlanta United from Orlando City March 17, 2017 after being claimed off waivers. He most recently played on loan with Real España of Honduras’ Liga Nacional. He was one of the youngest Designated Played in MLS history when he signed with Orlando in 2015 at 20 years old. He began his career with Real España where he netted 30 goals over three seasons, including a 20-goal performance the 2013/2014 season. In 16 MLS appearances he has scored three goals.
19 – Brandon Vazquez – Forward Height: 6-2 Weight: 198 Birthdate: Oct. 14, 1998 Birthplace: Chula Vista, California Nationality: USA Previous Club: Tijuana Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United as a Discovery Signing via transfer from Club Tijuana on Dec. 2, 2016. Brandon Vazquez joined Atlanta as a Discovery Signing from Club Tijuana where he was a member of their youth system since 2012. Vazquez has been a standout with the U.S. Youth National Teams over the last two years. In 2016 with the U.S. U-19s, Vazquez scored four goals, including the game-winner against Spain in the 2016 COTIF Tournament, a highlight-reel free kick from 30 yards out to defeat the hosts in group play. Vazquez also scored in September against Serbia in the StevanVilotic Cele Tournament. On Dec. 8, 2016 Vazquez was called up to the U.S. U-20 National Team for the December international training camp in San Jose, Costa Rica.
23 – Alex Tambakis – Goalkeeper Height: 6-2 Weight: 194 Birthdate: Dec. 8, 1992 Birthplace: Athens, Greece Nationality: Greece and USA Previous club: Panathinaikos Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United as a free transfer from Panathinaikos on Jan. 25, 2016. Alexander Tambakis became the first player in club history on Jan. 25, 2016 when he joined Atlanta United on a free transfer from Panathinaikos of the Greek Superleague. He spent the 2016 season on loan with USL affiliate Charleston Battery, where he played 21 games. The Greece-native began his professional career with Panathinaikos, his hometown team, in 2011. Tambakis was loaned out twice in his five years with Panathinaikos to Niki Volos and VVV-Venlo. He has 28 professional appearances.
15 – Hector Villalba – Midfielder Height: 5-8 Weight: 167 Birthdate: July 26, 1994 Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina Nationality: Argentina Previous club: San Lorenzo Acquired: Signed with Atlanta United as a Young Designated Player on July 22, 2016.
Hector “Tito” Villalba became the first designated player in Atlanta United FC history, signing on July 22, 2016. He was sent on loan to Tijuana for the first half of the 2016-17 season and made one appearance. Villalba joins Atlanta after spending more than a decade with his hometown club San Lorenzo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, beginning in the youth academy at the age of 10. By age 21, Villalba had made more than 100 first team appearances for San Lorenzo scoring 16 goals with 13 assists.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. SPORTING KANSAS CITY | AUGUST 6, 2017 – 8:00 P.M. EST 26 –Anton Walkes – Defender Height: 6-2 Weight: 180 Birthdate: Feb. 8, 1997 Birthplace: Lewisham, England Citizenship: England Previous Club: Tottenham Hotspur FC Acquired: Atlanta United signed Anton Walkes on loan from Tottenham Hotspur FC on Jan. 26, 2017 as a Discovery Signing. Anton Walkes joins Atlanta United on loan from Tottenham of the English Premier League following a successful run with their academy. Walkes debuted for Spurs’ senior team on Sept. 21, 2016 during the Third Round of EFL Cup. The 19-year-old was born in Lewisham, England and spent his entire youth career with Tottenham Hotspur. His run with the senior team began last summer, appearing against Juventus during the International Champions Cup in Melbourne, Australia. Walkes then earned a start at center back the following game against Atletico Madrid.
28 – Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu – Midfielder Height: 5-9 Weight: 173 Birthdate: Dec. 1, 1994 Birthplace: Bellingham, Mass. Nationality: USA Previous club: Harvard University Acquired: Selected by Atlanta United with the No. 46 overall selection in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Wheeler-Omiunu was selected with the No. 2 pick in the third round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He was a four-year starter at Harvard, compiling 64 appearances, 61 starts, with four goals and six assists. He earned All-Ivy League First Team honors twice while being named team captain during his junior year. The Massachusetts native started at least 14 games each season, and in his sophomore year, he set a career-high in points (7) when he scored two goals and added three assists. In 2016 Wheeler-Omiunu scored one goal and recorded two assists while starting all 15 games for the Crimson.
NEW YORK RED BULLS (1-0-0) VS ATLANTA UNITED (0-1-0) DATE: March 5, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED BOX SCORES
CHICAGO FIRE (1-1-1) VS ATLANTA UNITED (2-1-0) DATE: March 18, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot New York Red Bull 0 2 2 Atlanta 1 0 1
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Chicago 0 0 0 Atlanta 1 3 4
Scoring Summary: ATL--Asad 1 (Mears 1) 25 NYR--Royer 1 (Kljestan 1) 76 NYR--own goal (Walkes) 82
Scoring Summary: ATL--own goal (Vincent) 4 ATL--Martinez 4 (Almiron 2) 60 ATL--Villalba 1 (unassisted) 67 ATL--Martinez 5 (Asad 2) 82
NEW YORK RED BULLS--Luis Robles, Sal Zizzo, Damien Perrinelle, Aaron Long, Kemar Lawrence, Felipe Martins, Alex Muyl (Mike Grella 54), Daniel Royer, Sean Davis (Derrick Etienne Jr. 69), Sacha Kljestan, Bradley Wright-Phillips. TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Royer 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Royer 3);FOULS: 11 (3 tied with 2);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: Robles 3;CAUTIONS: Zizzo 38, Perrinelle 66;EJECTIONS: None. ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (Anton Walkes 81), Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Kenwyne Jones 85), Carlos Carmona (Ejected 88), Miguel Almiron, Julian Gressel (Jeff Larentowicz 81), Yamil Asad, Josef Martinez. TOTAL SHOTS: 14 (Martinez 6);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (4 tied with 1);FOULS: 17 (Almiron 4, Martinez 4);OFFSIDE: 5;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Kann 4;CAUTIONS: Martinez 49;EJECTIONS: Carmona 88. Referee: Mark Geiger Referee's Assistants: C.J. Morgante, Matthew Nelson 4th Official: Ted Unkel. Attendance: 55,297.
CHICAGO FIRE--Jorge Bava, Michael Harrington, Johan Kappelhof (Ejected 11), Joao Meira, Brandon Vincent, Arturo Alvarez (Jonathan Campbell 15), Dax McCarty, Nemanja Nikolic (Drew Conner 79), Juninho, David Accam, Luis Solignac (Brandt Bronico 66). TOTAL SHOTS: 6 (Accam 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (3 tied with 1);FOULS: 7 (Accam 2);OFFSIDE: 0;CORNER KICKS: 1;SAVES: Bava 3;CAUTIONS: Bava 18;EJECTIONS: Kappelhof 11. ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Jacob Peterson 69), Carlos Carmona, Miguel Almiron (Jeff Larentowicz 83), Julian Gressel (Chris McCann 72), Yamil Asad, Josef Martinez. TOTAL SHOTS: 14 (Martinez 6);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Asad 2, Martinez 2);FOULS: 6 (6 tied with 1);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 12;SAVES: Kann 3;CAUTIONS: Gressel 15, Almiron 45;EJECTIONS: None.
ATLANTA UNITED (1-1-0) VS MINNESOTA UNITED (0-2-0) DATE: March 12, 2017 -- TCF Bank Stadium
Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero Referee's Assistants: Corey Rockwell, Eric Boria 4th Official: Marcos de Oliveira. Attendance: 45,922. Temperature: 69 and Partly Cloudy. ATLANTA UNITED (2-1-1) VS SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (1-1-2) DATE: March 31, 2017 -- CenturyLink Field
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 3 3 6 Minnesota 1 0 1
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 0 0 0 Seattle 0 0 0
Scoring Summary: ATL--Martinez 1 (Almiron 1) 3 ATL--Almiron 1 (Gressel 1) 13 ATL--Martinez 2 (Asad 1) 27 MIN--Molino 1 (penalty kick) 30 ATL--Almiron 2 (unassisted) 52 ATL--Martinez 3 (Villalba 1) 75 ATL--Peterson 1 (Garza 1) 94+
Scoring Summary: None
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Jacob Peterson 84), Julian Gressel, Miguel Almiron, Jeff Larentowicz, Yamil Asad (Chris McCann 77), Josef Martinez (Kenwyne Jones 82).
TOTAL SHOTS: 11 (Gressel 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (3 tied with 1);FOULS: 18 (3 tied with 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 3;SAVES: Kann 1;CAUTIONS: Gressel 20, Asad 43;EJECTIONS: None.
TOTAL SHOTS: 10 (Martinez 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 8 (Martinez 3);FOULS: 14 (Gressel 3, Mears 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 2;SAVES: Kann 5;CAUTIONS: Gonzalez 34, Villalba 48;EJECTIONS: None.
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Julian Gressel, Jeff Larentowicz, Chris McCann (Carlos Carmona 73), Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Kenwyne Jones 82), Jacob Peterson (Miguel Almiron 65).
SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC--Stefan Frei, Jordy Delem (Henry Wingo 80), Gustav Svensson, Tony Alfaro, Joevin Jones, Osvaldo Alonso, Alvaro Fernandez (Clint Dempsey 57), Nicolas Lodeiro, Cristian Roldan, Harry Shipp (Will Bruin 91+), Jordan Morris.
MINNESOTA UNITED--John Alvbage (Bobby Shuttleworth 86), Jerome Theisson, Vadim Demidov, Francisco Calvo, Jermaine Taylor, Kevin Molino, Mohammed Saeid, Collen Warner, Rasmus Schuller (Bashkim Kadrii 72), Christian Ramirez, Johan Venegas.
TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Roldan 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 1 (Shipp 1);FOULS: 7 (Lodeiro 3);OFFSIDE: 4;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: Frei 3;CAUTIONS: None;EJECTIONS: None.
TOTAL SHOTS: 17 (J. Venegas 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (J. Venegas 2);FOULS: 13 (Molino 6);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: Alvbage 2;CAUTIONS: Schuller 19, Calvo 41, Molino 57;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Ismail Elfath Referee's Assistants: Ian Anderson, Corey Parker 4th Official: Fotis Bazakos. Attendance: 35,043. Temperature: 18 and Snowing.
Referee: Robert Sibiga Referee's Assistants: C.J. Morgante, Apolinar Mariscal 4th Official: Drew Fischer. Attendance: 40,182. Temperature: 55 and Cloudy.
ATLANTA UNITED BOX SCORES ATLANTA UNITED (2-1-2) VS TORONTO FC (1-0-4) DATE: April 8, 2017 -- BMO Field
ATLANTA UNITED (2-2-2) VS MONTREAL IMPACT (1-2-3) DATE: April 15, 2017 -- Saputo Stadium
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 1 2 Toronto FC 2 0 2
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 0 1 Montreal 1 1 2
Scoring Summary: ATL--Villalba 2 (Almiron 3) 15 TOR--Giovinco 1 (Altidore 2, Vazquez 1) 20 TOR--Morrow 2 (Beitashour 1, Vazquez 2) 44 ATL--Villalba 3 (Gonzalez 1) 47
Scoring Summary: ATL--Jones 1 (Villalba 2) 40 MTL--Piatti 2 (penalty kick) 50+ MTL--Jackson-Hamel 1 (Bernardello 1) 93+
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Carlos Carmona, Julian Gressel (Harrison Heath 92+), Miguel Almiron (Chris McCann 82), Jeff Larentowicz, Yamil Asad (Ejected 75), Hector Villalba (Kenwyne Jones 84). TOTAL SHOTS: 6 (Almiron 3, Villalba 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Villalba 3);FOULS: 12 (Garza 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 2;SAVES: Kann 7;CAUTIONS: Larentowicz 10, Villalba 18;EJECTIONS: Asad 75. TORONTO FC--Alex Bono, Eriq Zavaleta, Drew Moor, Chris Mavinga (Nick Hagglund 51), Steven Beitashour (Tosaint Ricketts 82), Victor Vazquez (Jonathan Osorio 73), Michael Bradley, Armando Cooper, Justin Morrow, Jozy Altidore, Sebastian Giovinco. TOTAL SHOTS: 20 (Giovinco 7);SHOTS ON GOAL: 9 (Giovinco 3);FOULS: 12 (Cooper 4);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: Bono 3;CAUTIONS: Hagglund 80;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: David Gantar Referee's Assistants: Philippe Briere, Jason White 4th Official: Geoff Gamble. Attendance: 26,812. Temperature: 50 and Clear. ATLANTA UNITED (3-2-2) VS REAL SALT LAKE (2-4-2) DATE: April 22, 2017 -- Rio Tinto Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Mark Bloom, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (Ejected 49+), Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Chris McCann 80), Carlos Carmona, Julian Gressel (Anton Walkes 45), Jeff Larentowicz, Miguel Almiron, Kenwyne Jones (Kevin Kratz 73). TOTAL SHOTS: 6 (Jones 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 1 (Jones 1);FOULS: 8 (Villalba 3);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Kann 3;CAUTIONS: None;EJECTIONS: Gonzalez 49+. MONTREAL IMPACT--Evan Bush, Hassoun Camara, Victor Cabrera (Chris Duvall 21), Laurent Ciman, Ambroise Oyongo, Calum Mallace (Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla 62), Dominic Oduro (Anthony Jackson-Hamel 83), Patrice Bernier, Hernan Bernardello, Ignacio Piatti, Matteo Mancosu. TOTAL SHOTS: 22 (Piatti 5);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Piatti 2);FOULS: 14 (Piatti 4);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: None;CAUTIONS: Cabrera 13, Piatti 46+;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Alan Kelly Referee's Assistants: Danny Thornberry, Jeffrey Greeson 4th Official: Silviu Petrescu. Attendance: 17,144. Temperature: 76 and Partly Cloudy. D.C. UNITED (3-3-2) VS ATLANTA UNITED (3-3-2) DATE: April 30, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 2 3 Real Salt Lake 0 1 1
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot D.C. United 2 1 3 Atlanta 1 0 1
Scoring Summary: ATL--Villalba 4 (unassisted) 9 ATL--Asad 2 (Almiron 4) 46 RSL--Rusnak 2 (Mulholland 1) 69 ATL--Vazquez 1 (Gressel 2) 96+
Scoring Summary: ATL--Jones 2 (Asad 3) 9 DC--own goal (Parkhurst) 25 DC--Acosta 3 (Franklin 1) 36 DC--Le Toux 2 (Acosta 1) 55
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Julian Gressel 78), Jeff Larentowicz, Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad (Kevin Kratz 90), Kenwyne Jones (Brandon Vazquez 93+).
D.C. UNITED--Bill Hamid, Sean Franklin, Kofi Opare, Bobby Boswell, Taylor Kemp, Ian Harkes, Jared Jeffrey, Luciano Acosta (Marcelo Sarvas 65), Lloyd Sam (Chris Odoi-Atsem 90), Sebastien Le Toux (Patrick Mullins 74), Lamar Neagle.
TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Almiron 3, Villalba 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Almiron 2, Villalba 2);FOULS: 14 (Carmona 4);OFFSIDE: 5;CORNER KICKS: 3;SAVES: Kann 1;CAUTIONS: Carmona 38, Garza 77, Almiron 84, Kann 93+;EJECTIONS: None. REAL SALT LAKE--Nick Rimando (Matt VanOekel 58), Danilo Acosta, Chris Wingert (Sebastian Saucedo 71), Chris Schuler, Demar Phillips, Luke Mulholland (Luis Silva 85), Kyle Beckerman, Albert Rusnak, Brooks Lennon, Yura Movsisyan, Joao Plata. TOTAL SHOTS: 11 (Rusnak 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Rusnak 1, Wingert 1);FOULS: 6 (Beckerman 2);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Rimando 3;CAUTIONS: Beckerman 21;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Ricardo Salazar Referee's Assistants: Cameron Blanchard, Peter Balciunas 4th Official: Younes Marrakchi. Attendance: 18,946. Temperature: 57 and Cloudy.
TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (3 tied with 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 7 (3 tied with 2);FOULS: 12 (Acosta 3);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 2;SAVES: Hamid 6;CAUTIONS: Franklin 2, Jeffrey 45;EJECTIONS: None. ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba, Carlos Carmona (Brandon Vazquez 73), Miguel Almiron, Julian Gressel (Kevin Kratz 60), Yamil Asad (Chris McCann 84), Kenwyne Jones. TOTAL SHOTS: 26 (Villalba 8);SHOTS ON GOAL: 7 (Villalba 5);FOULS: 10 (Asad 3);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Kann 4;CAUTIONS: Asad 83;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Jair Marrufo Referee's Assistants: Jonathan Johnson, Kyle Atkins 4th Official: Mark Kadlecik. Attendance: 46,011. Temperature: 83 and Partly Cloudy.
ATLANTA UNITED (3-4-2) VS NEW YORK CITY FC (5-3-1) DATE: May 7, 2017 -- Yankee Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED BOX SCORES
ATLANTA UNITED (3-4-3) VS PORTLAND TIMBERS (5-3-3) DATE: May 14, 2017 -- Providence Park
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 0 1 New York City FC 1 2 3
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 0 1 1 Portland 0 1 1
Scoring Summary: NYC--Villa 6 (Wallace 2) 17 ATL--Carmona 1 (unassisted) 39 NYC--Wallace 3 (White 1, Harrison 2) 60 NYC--Moralez 2 (Wallace 3, Villa 4) 61
Scoring Summary: ATL--Gressel 1 (Larentowicz 1) 46 POR--Ridgewell 1 (Guzman 4) 50
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba, Jeff Larentowicz (Brandon Vazquez 82), Julian Gressel (Chris McCann 57), Carlos Carmona, Miguel Almiron, Kenwyne Jones TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Villalba 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (5 tied with 1);FOULS: 15 (Larentowicz 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 3;SAVES: Kann 5;CAUTIONS: Gressel 34, Parkhurst 43, Larentowicz 69, Mears 82;EJECTIONS: None. NEW YORK CITY FC--Sean Johnson, Ethan White, Maxime Chanot, Alexander Callens, Ben Sweat, Maximiliano Moralez (Kwame Awuah 91+), Yangel Herrera, Alexander Ring, Jack Harrison (Frederic Brillant 78), David Villa (Sean Okoli 93+), Rodney Wallace. TOTAL SHOTS: 16 (Villa 5, Wallace 5);SHOTS ON GOAL: 11 (Wallace 5);FOULS: 22 (Herrera 6);OFFSIDE: 4;CORNER KICKS: 8;SAVES: Johnson 4;CAUTIONS: White 50;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Ismail Elfath Referee's Assistants: Joe Fletcher, Brian Dunn 4th Official: Jose Carlos Rivero. Attendance: 25,605. Temperature: 51 and Overcast. HOUSTON DYNAMO (6-5-1) VS ATLANTA UNITED (4-4-3) DATE: May 20, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Houston 0 1 1 Atlanta 2 2 4 Scoring Summary: ATL--Almiron 3 (Asad 4) 30 ATL--Almiron 4 (Asad 5) 42 ATL--Gressel 2 (Villalba 3) 76 ATL--Almiron 5 (penalty kick) 80 HOU--Torres 9 (penalty kick) 90 HOUSTON DYNAMO--Joe Willis, A.J. DeLaGarza, Adolfo Machado, Leonardo, Dylan Remick (Romell Quioto 63), Boniek Garcia, Juan David Cabezas, Alex (Erick Torres 69), Andrew Wenger (Ricardo Clark 76), Mauro Manotas, DaMarcus Beasley. TOTAL SHOTS: 11 (3 tied with 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Manotas 2);FOULS: 15 (DeLaGarza 3, B. Garcia 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Willis 1;CAUTIONS: DeLaGarza 54, Machado 59;EJECTIONS: None. ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Carlos Carmona, Julian Gressel (Kevin Kratz 80), Miguel Almiron (Andrew Carleton 86), Jeff Larentowicz, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Kenwyne Jones 83).
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Mark Bloom (Michael Ambrose 73), Jeff Larentowicz, Julian Gressel (Kevin Kratz 86), Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Kenwyne Jones 78). TOTAL SHOTS: 7 (3 tied with 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (3 tied with 1);FOULS: 9 (9 tied with 1);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Kann 3;CAUTIONS: Parkhurst 28, Carmona 36;EJECTIONS: None. PORTLAND TIMBERS--Jake Gleeson, Alvas Powell, Roy Miller, Liam Ridgewell, Vytas Andriuskevicius, Dairon Asprilla (Darren Mattocks 62), David Guzman, Diego Valeri, Diego Chara, Sebastian Blanco, Fanendo Adi. TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Adi 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Adi 2);FOULS: 19 (4 tied with 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Gleeson 2;CAUTIONS: Guzman 54, Andriuskevicius 73, Miller 84;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Alan Kelly Referee's Assistants: Matthew Nelson, Ian Anderson 4th Official: Alex Chilowicz. Attendance: 21,144. Temperature: 60 and Cloudy.
NEW YORK CITY FC (6-5-2) VS ATLANTA UNITED (5-4-3) DATE: May 28, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium Goals by Period 1 2 Tot New York City FC 0 1 1 Atlanta 3 0 3 Scoring Summary: ATL--Almiron 6 (Gressel 3, Villalba 4) 16 ATL--Villalba 5 (Asad 6) 19 ATL--Almiron 7 (Gressel 4) 23 NYC--Harrison 5 (Sweat 2) 71 NEW YORK CITY FC--Sean Johnson, Ethan White (R.J. Allen 59), Maxime Chanot, Alexander Callens, Ben Sweat (Thomas McNamara 85), Maximiliano Moralez, Mikey Lopez (Sean Okoli 72), Alexander Ring, Jack Harrison, David Villa, Rodney Wallace. TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Harrison 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (Villa 2);FOULS: 15 (Wallace 4);OFFSIDE: 7;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: None;CAUTIONS: Ring 43, Moralez 91+;EJECTIONS: None. ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz, Julian Gressel (Kevin Kratz 79), Miguel Almiron (Chris McCann 90), Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Kenwyne Jones 85).
TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Almiron 6);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Almiron 3);FOULS: 11 (Carmona 3);OFFSIDE: 0;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Kann 4;CAUTIONS: Garza 51;EJECTIONS: None
TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Almiron 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (Almiron 2);FOULS: 17 (Carmona 4);OFFSIDE: 4;CORNER KICKS: 1;SAVES: Kann 2;CAUTIONS: Parkhurst 36, Carmona 65;EJECTIONS: None.
Referee: Allen Chapman Referee's Assistants: Jeremy Hanson, Nick Uranga 4th Official: Ricardo Salazar. Attendance: 44,893. Temperature: 70 and Raining.
Referee: Armando Villarreal Referee's Assistants: Kyle Atkins, Eric Weisbrod 4th Official: Marcos de Oliveira. Attendance: 44,901. Temperature: 83 and Clear.
ATLANTA UNITED BOX SCORES
ATLANTA UNITED (5-5-3) VS VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC (6-6-1) DATE: June 3, 2017 -- BC Place Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED (5-6-3) VS CHICAGO FIRE (8-3-4) DATE: June 10, 2017 -- Toyota Park
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 0 1 Vancouver 2 1 3
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 0 0 0 Chicago 1 1 2
Scoring Summary: ATL--Garza 1 (Gressel 5, Asad 7) 7 VAN--Waston 1 (Jacobson 2) 31 VAN--Waston 2 (Techera 2) 44 VAN--Montero 5 (unassisted) 68
Scoring Summary: CHI--Solignac 3 (Accam 5, Schweinsteiger 4) 29 CHI--Nikolic 12 (penalty kick) 70
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst (Anton Walkes 78), Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz (Kenwyne Jones 67), Julian Gressel, Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba. TOTAL SHOTS: 7 (Almiron 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Almiron 1, Garza 1);FOULS: 9 (Asad 3);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Kann 3;CAUTIONS: Almiron 62, Gonzalez 70;EJECTIONS: None. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC--David Ousted, Sheanon Williams, Kendall Waston, Tim Parker, Jordan Harvey, Cristian Techera (Alphonso Davies 76), Andrew Jacobson, Matias Laba, Tony Tchani, Christian Bolanos (Marcel de Jong 90), Fredy Montero (Brek Shea 81). TOTAL SHOTS: 17 (Montero 4, Waston 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Montero 2, Waston 2);FOULS: 17 (Jacobson 5);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 8;SAVES: Ousted 1;CAUTIONS: Waston 87;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Robert Sibiga Referee's Assistants: Kermit Quisenberry, Jeremy Hanson 4th Official: David Gantar. Attendance: 19,816. Temperature: 59 and Overcast. COLUMBUS CREW SC (7-9-1) VS ATLANTA UNITED (6-6-3) DATE: June 17, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz (Josef Martinez 64), Julian Gressel, Kevin Kratz (Miguel Almiron 64), Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Brandon Vazquez 76). TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Villalba 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Asad 1, Garza 1);FOULS: 12 (Carmona 3);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 7;SAVES: Kann 4;CAUTIONS: Kratz 39, Carmona 67;EJECTIONS: None. CHICAGO FIRE--Matt Lampson, Matt Polster, Johan Kappelhof, Joao Meira, Brandon Vincent, Michael de Leeuw, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Luis Solignac (Drew Conner 59), David Accam (Arturo Alvarez 86), Juninho (Jonathan Campbell 65), Nemanja Nikolic. TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Accam 3, Nikolic 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Accam 2, Polster 2);FOULS: 14 (Accam 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Lampson 2;CAUTIONS: Schweinsteiger 50, Accam 59;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Alan Kelly Referee's Assistants: Jeffrey Greeson, Anthony Vasoli 4th Official: Hilario Grajeda. Attendance: 18,453. Temperature: 89 and Partly Cloudy. ATLANTA UNITED (6-7-3) VS D.C. UNITED (5-8-3) DATE: June 21, 2017 -- RFK Stadium
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Columbus 1 0 1 Atlanta 1 2 3
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 0 1 D.C. United 1 1 2
Scoring Summary: ATL--Villalba 6 (Asad 8) 16 CLB--Higuain 7 (Kamara 2, Afful 1) 26 ATL--Almiron 8 (Gonzalez 2) 67 ATL--Martinez 6 (Kratz 1) 88
Scoring Summary: ATL--Gressel 3 (Almiron 5, Asad 9) 17 DC--Acosta 4 (unassisted) 23 DC--Nyarko 1 (Harkes 1, Korb 1) 60
COLUMBUS CREW SC--Zack Steffen, Harrison Afful, Josh Williams, Jonathan Mensah, Jukka Raitala, Artur (Mohammed Abu 77), Ethan Finlay (Niko Hansen 61), Federico Higuain (Adam Jahn 78), Justin Meram, Wil Trapp, Ola Kamara.
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz (Chris McCann 75), Julian Gressel (Josef Martinez 63), Miguel Almiron, Kevin Kratz, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Brandon Vazquez 75).
TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (Finlay 2, Jahn 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (3 tied with 1);FOULS: 9 (Finlay 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Steffen 4;CAUTIONS: Afful 53;EJECTIONS: None.
TOTAL SHOTS: 15 (Asad 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Asad 2);FOULS: 9 (3 tied with 2);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Kann 2;CAUTIONS: Larentowicz 62, Vazquez 79;EJECTIONS: None.
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Tyrone Mears, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz, Julian Gressel (Josef Martinez 63), Miguel Almiron (Chris McCann 78), Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba (Kevin Kratz 72).
D.C. UNITED--Bill Hamid, Chris Korb, Kofi Opare, Steve Birnbaum, Taylor Kemp, Marcelo Sarvas, Sebastien Le Toux, Luciano Acosta (Jared Jeffrey 81), Patrick Nyarko (Lamar Neagle 69), Ian Harkes, Jose Guillermo Ortiz (Deshorn Brown 62).
TOTAL SHOTS: 14 (3 tied with 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 7 (Asad 2, Villalba 2);FOULS: 10 (Asad 2, Mears 2);OFFSIDE: 0;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Kann 2;CAUTIONS: Carmona 21, Asad 54;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Ricardo Salazar Referee's Assistants: Andrew Bigelow, Peter Balciunas 4th Official: Mark Kadlecik. Attendance: 0,000. Temperature: 83 and Cloudy.
TOTAL SHOTS: 17 (Nyarko 6);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (4 tied with 1);FOULS: 14 (Acosta 4);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Hamid 4;CAUTIONS: Neagle 73;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Nima Saghafi Referee's Assistants: Cameron Blanchard, Danny Thornberry 4th Official: Robert Sibiga. Attendance: 14,594. Temperature: 85 and Cloudy.
COLORADO RAPIDS (5-10-1) VS ATLANTA UNITED (7-7-3) DATE: June 24, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED BOX SCORES
ATLANTA UNITED (8-7-3) VS COLUMBUS CREW SC (8-10-1) DATE: July 1, 2017 -- Mapfre Stadium
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Colorado 0 0 0 Atlanta 0 1 1
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 1 1 2 Columbus 0 0 0
Scoring Summary: ATL--Martinez 7 (Vazquez 1, Almiron 6) 67
Scoring Summary: ATL--Villalba 7 (Kann 1) 27 ATL--Villalba 8 (unassisted) 64
COLORADO RAPIDS--Tim Howard, Dennis Castillo, Mike Da Fonte, Eric Miller, Mekeil Williams, Dillon Serna, Micheal Azira, Dillon Powers (Bismark Adjei-Boateng 83), Joshua Gatt (Marlon Hairston 63), Caleb Calvert (Alan Gordon 68), Kevin Doyle. TOTAL SHOTS: 10 (4 tied with 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Adjei-Boateng 1, Gatt 1);FOULS: 15 (Castillo 4);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Howard 6;CAUTIONS: Castillo 35, Gatt 48, Powers 72, Azira 81;EJECTIONS: None.
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Anton Walkes, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Julian Gressel 66), Jeff Larentowicz, Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad (Kevin Kratz 91+), Josef Martinez (Brandon Vazquez 82). TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (Villalba 5);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Villalba 4);FOULS: 10 (Asad 2, Walkes 2);OFFSIDE: 0;CORNER KICKS: 3;SAVES: Kann 1;CAUTIONS: Kann 84;EJECTIONS: None.
ATLANTA UNITED--Alec Kann, Anton Walkes, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Brandon Vazquez 64), Jeff Larentowicz, Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad (Kevin Kratz 88), Josef Martinez (Julian Gressel 81).
COLUMBUS CREW SC--Zack Steffen, Harrison Afful, Josh Williams, Jonathan Mensah (Nicolai Naess 77), Jukka Raitala, Artur, Ethan Finlay (Kekuta Manneh 61), Federico Higuain, Justin Meram (Adam Jahn 68), Wil Trapp, Ola Kamara.
TOTAL SHOTS: 15 (Martinez 7);SHOTS ON GOAL: 8 (Almiron 4, Martinez 4);FOULS: 10 (Carmona 2, Martinez 2);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 11;SAVES: Kann 2;CAUTIONS: Almiron 84;EJECTIONS: None.
TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Kamara 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 1 (Meram 1);FOULS: 12 (Afful 3, de Lima 3);OFFSIDE: 4;CORNER KICKS: 8;SAVES: Steffen 2;CAUTIONS: Meram 29;EJECTIONS: None.
Referee: Silviu Petrescu Referee's Assistants: Peter Manikowski, Kevin Klinger 4th Official: Caleb Mendez. Attendance: 44,938. Temperature: 84 and Clear. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (7-7-5) VS ATLANTA UNITED (9-7-3) DATE: July 4, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
Referee: Hilario Grajeda Referee's Assistants: Corey Rockwell, Kyle Longville 4th Official: Younes Marrakchi. Attendance: 20,391. Temperature: 78 and Overcast. ATLANTA UNITED (10-7-3) VS ORLANDO CITY SC (8-8-5) DATE: July 21, 2017 -- Orlando City Stadium
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot San Jose 1 1 2 Atlanta 0 4 4
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Atlanta 0 1 1 Orlando City SC 0 0 0
Scoring Summary: SJ--Thompson 1 (unassisted) 2 ATL--Carmona 2 (unassisted) 55 ATL--Martinez 8 (Garza 2, Almiron 7) 65 SJ--Wondolowski 8 (Lima 1) 66 ATL--Walkes 1 (Gressel 6) 81 ATL--Martinez 9 (Almiron 8) 89
Scoring Summary: ATL--Villalba 9 (Garza 3) 86
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES--David Bingham, Kofi Sarkodie (Ejected 32), Victor Bernardez (Ejected 93+), Andres Imperiale, Nick Lima, Shea Salinas (Cordell Cato 38), Jahmir Hyka (Jackson Yueill 55), Florian Jungwirth, Tommy Thompson, Danny Hoesen (Simon Dawkins 83), Chris Wondolowski.
TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (Almiron 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Almiron 2, Asad 2);FOULS: 15 (Almiron 4);OFFSIDE: 4;CORNER KICKS: 2;SAVES: Guzan 5;CAUTIONS: Gonzalez 38, Gressel 67, Parkhurst 80;EJECTIONS: None.
TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Thompson 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Thompson 2);FOULS: 10 (Jungwirth 3, Sarkodie 3);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Bingham 5;CAUTIONS: Sarkodie 10, Bingham 18;EJECTIONS: Sarkodie 32, Bernardez 93+. ATLANTA UNITED--Kyle Reynish, Michael Parkhurst, Jeff Larentowicz, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Anton Walkes, Carlos Carmona (Kevin Kratz 76), Miguel Almiron, Greg Garza, Hector Villalba (Julian Gressel 74), Josef Martinez, Yamil Asad (Brandon Vazquez 85). TOTAL SHOTS: 19 (Martinez 5, Villalba 5);SHOTS ON GOAL: 9 (Martinez 4);FOULS: 16 (Carmona 4);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: Reynish 2;CAUTIONS: Walkes 15, Carmona 42, Gonzalez 45, Larentowicz 74, Martinez 90;EJECTIONS: None Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero Referee's Assistants: Nick Uranga, Mike Kampmeinert 4th Official: Geoff Gamble. Attendance: 44,974. Temperature: 72 and Raining.
ATLANTA UNITED--Brad Guzan, Anton Walkes, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz, Julian Gressel (Brandon Vazquez 67), Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad (Chris McCann 78), Hector Villalba (Michael Ambrose 89).
ORLANDO CITY SC--Joseph Bendik, Scott Sutter, Jose Aja, Jonathan Spector, Donny Toia, Will Johnson, Cristian Higuita (Luis Gil 90), Antonio Nocerino (Richie Laryea 89), Kaka, Giles Barnes (Cyle Larin 72), Carlos Rivas. TOTAL SHOTS: 14 (Barnes 3);SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Spector 2);FOULS: 8 (Higuita 2);OFFSIDE: 0;CORNER KICKS: 6;SAVES: Bendik 5;CAUTIONS: Santos Leite 6, Johnson 60;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero Referee's Assistants: Jeffrey Greeson, Brian Poeschel 4th Official: Baboucarr Jallow. Attendance: 25,527. Temperature: 79 and Clear.
ORLANDO CITY SC (8-8-6) VS ATLANTA UNITED (10-7-4) DATE: July 29, 2017 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium
ATLANTA UNITED BOX SCORES
Goals by Period 1 2 Tot Orlando City SC 1 0 1 Atlanta 0 1 1 Scoring Summary: ORL--Kaka 4 (Larin 2) 40 ATL--Villalba 10 (Asad 10, Almiron 9) 92+ ORLANDO CITY SC--Joseph Bendik, Scott Sutter, Jose Aja, Jonathan Spector, Donny Toia, Will Johnson, Antonio Nocerino, Cristian Higuita (Richie Laryea 76), Kaka, Dom Dwyer (Carlos Rivas 73), Cyle Larin (Giles Barnes 62). TOTAL SHOTS: 10 (3 tied with 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 1 (Santos Leite 1);FOULS: 15 (Nocerino 3);OFFSIDE: 2;CORNER KICKS: 5;SAVES: Bendik 5;CAUTIONS: Higuita 56, Johnson 86;EJECTIONS: None. ATLANTA UNITED--Brad Guzan, Anton Walkes, Michael Parkhurst (Kevin Kratz 76), Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Greg Garza (Michael Ambrose 77), Jeff Larentowicz, Julian Gressel (Brandon Vazquez 61), Miguel Almiron, Carlos Carmona, Yamil Asad, Hector Villalba. TOTAL SHOTS: 17 (Almiron 9);SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Almiron 3);FOULS: 15 (Asad 4);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 8;SAVES: None;CAUTIONS: Asad 24, Villalba 56;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Allen Chapman Referee's Assistants: Kyle Atkins, Peter Balciunas 4th Official: Mark Kadlecik. Attendance: 45,006. Temperature: 88 and Clear.
Brad Guzan Tyrone Mears Michael Parkhurst Greg Garza Leandro Gonzalez Pirez Miles Robinson Josef Martinez Kevin Kratz Kenwyne Jones Miguel Almiron Yamil Asad Harrison Heath Carlos Carmona Hector Villalba Chris McCann Jeff Larentowicz Brandon Vazquez Chris Goslin Mark Bloom Michael Ambrose Alexander Tambakis Julian Gressel Alec Kann Anton Walkes Zach Loyd Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Jacob Peterson Andrew Carleton Bryan Rochez Kyle Reynish Romario Williams
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Asad 1 (Mears 1) 25 Martinez 1 (Almiron 1) 3; Almiron 1 (Gressel 1) 13; Martinez 2 (Asad 1) 27; Almiron 2 (unassisted) 52 Martinez 3 (Villalba 1) 75; Peterson 1 (Garza 1) 94+ own goal (Vincent) 4; Martinez 4 (Almiron 2) 60; Villalba 1 (unassisted) 67; Martinez 5 (Asad 2) 82
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Tyrone Mears Michael Parkhurst Greg Garza Leandro Gonzalez Pirez Miles Robinson Josef Martinez Kevin Kratz Kenwyne Jones Miguel Almiron Yamil Asad Harrison Heath Carlos Carmona Hector Villalba Chris McCann Jeff Larentowicz Brandon Vazquez Chris Goslin Mark Bloom Michael Ambrose Alexander Tambakis Julian Gressel Alec Kann Anton Walkes Zach Loyd Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Jacob Peterson Andrew Carleton Bryan Rochez Kyle Reynish Lagos Kunga
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