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Emmanuel Sabbi, Whitecaps cruise to victory over Sporting KC

Emmanuel Sabbi scored one goal and assisted on another as the Vancouver Whitecaps continued the best start in club history with a dominant 3-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Friday night.

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Jack Skahan, Quakes extend record start vs. Sporting KC

Jack Skahan registered his first career brace and the San Jose Earthquakes continued their franchise-best start with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at Kansas City, Kan.

Sporting KC extend D Zorhan Bassong through 2028-29

Sporting Kansas City signed left back Zorhan Bassong to a contract extension on Monday. The 26-year-old Canadian defender's new deal runs through 2028-29 with options through 2030-31.

Sporting Kansas City acquire Brazilian D Diego Borges

Sporting Kansas City acquired Brazilian defender Diego Borges from Hungary's Zalaegerszeg TE on Tuesday. The 21-year-old center back is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.

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Report: Sporting KC trading F Daniel Salloi to Toronto

Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Hungarian winger Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City, The Athletic reported on Thursday. In exchange, Sporting KC will receive $300,00 in general allocation money and $700,000 in add-ons.

Norwegian M Lasse Berg Johnsen joins Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City announced the acquisition of Norwegian midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen on Wednesday. The 26-year-old arrives from Swedish side Malmo FF and is under contract through 2027-28 with a 2028-29 option.

Report: Sporting KC stake sold at $700M valuation

Wealth advisor Peter Mallouk finalized his purchase of a majority stake in Sporting Kansas City at a valuation of $700 million, ESPN reported. Previously a minority shareholder, Mallouk's ownership stake will increase to 80% as a result of the sale, according to the report on Monday.

Sporting KC hire Raphael Wicky as head coach

Sporting Kansas City named Raphael Wicky as the fifth permanent head coach in franchise history on Monday. Wicky, 48, coached the Chicago Fire from 2020-21 before managing BSC Young Boys in his native Switzerland from 2022-24.

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Sporting KC acquire D Justin Reynolds from Fire

Sporting Kansas City acquired defender Justin Reynolds from the Chicago Fire, giving up a third-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft and up to $100,000 in general allocation money.

Sporting KC part ways with interim coach Kerry Zavagnin

Sporting Kansas City announced a mutual parting with interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin on Tuesday. Zavagnin, a former player and assistant coach who has been with the team for 26 seasons, took over when Peter Vermes was fired on March 31 after an 0-5-1 start to the 2025 season.

Todd Dunivant named New York City FC sporting director

New York City FC named longtime MLS defender Todd Dunivant as their new sporting director on Tuesday. Dunivant, 44, previously served as general manager (since 2018) and president (since 2021) for USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sporting KC, Houston end their seasons with scoreless draw

The Houston Dynamo and host Sporting Kansas City each enter the offseason with a bitter taste in their mouths after failing to find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw.

NYCFC sporting director David Lee jumps to Sporting KC

New York City FC sporting director David Lee is leaving the club to take over as president of soccer operations and general manager of Sporting Kansas City.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 20

Vancouver stays hot, eliminates Sporting KC from playoff contention

Edier Ocampo and Kenji Cabrera scored in the first half and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night. The Whitecaps (16-6-7, 55 points) remain in contention for the top record in the MLS with the victory.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 12

Sporting KC, RSL aim to improve playoff chances

Two clubs desperate to get back into the postseason picture meet Saturday when Sporting Kansas City visit Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah. Salt Lake (9-14-4, 31 points) is four points behind the San Jose Earthquakes for the final Western Conference wild-card slot.

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Sporting KC aims to dent Austin FC's playoff hopes

There's not much left to play for this season for Sporting Kansas City, mired in 13th place in the Western Conference table, eight points below the red line.

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Danny Musovski’s hat trick powers Sounders past Sporting KC

Danny Musovski tallied three times as the Seattle Sounders displayed their depth in a 5-2 victory against visiting Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 19

New York City FC outshoot Sporting KC but settle for draw

Daniel Salloi scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as Sporting Kansas City rallied for a 1-1 draw with visiting New York City FC on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan.

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John Pulskamp's 7 saves, assist power SKC's win over Rapids

John Pulskamp made seven saves and also assisted on the game-winning goal to lead Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Friday night in Commerce City, Colo.

Sporting KC seeks first win at Colorado since 2014

Sporting Kansas City will be looking to try to snap a decade-long winless streak on Friday night when it faces the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Colo.

Johnny Russell scores in KC return, but RSL, Sporting settle for draw

Johnny Russell scored in first-half stoppage time against his former team, but Real Salt Lake blew the lead and settled for a 1-1 tie against host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Hosting RSL, Sporting KC out to build on improbable win

Could Wednesday night have been the pivot on which Sporting Kansas City's season turns? Down 1-0 at home in stoppage time against Charlotte FC, Sporting KC scored twice in a four-minute span to turn a near-certain defeat into an exhilarating 2-1 win.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / May 5

Sporting Kansas City joins the pantheon of impossible MLS victories

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