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Sounders Near Blockbuster Joveljic Signing in $6M MLS Trade

Seattle Sounders are closing in on a $6 million cash-for-player deal to sign Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC, a move that would be among the club’s biggest transfers. Joveljic, 27, has over 100 professional goals and posted 21 goals and 8 assists in a recent MLS season, drawing favorable comparisons to Raúl Ruidíaz (with some analytics skepticism). The sale appears tied to Sporting KC leadership changes and a roster rebuild, with terms reportedly lined up pending final confirmation.

via Sounder at Heart|

#dejan-joveljic #mls-transfer #seattle-sounders

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Patrick Mahomes Watches Lionel Messi Shine at Arrowhead Stadium"

Patrick Mahomes, the popular quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, experienced the overwhelming popularity of international soccer superstar Lionel Messi as he attended a match at Arrowhead Stadium, where he and his wife are minority owners of Sporting KC. Despite Mahomes' own widespread recognition, Messi's global appeal was evident as he attracted a massive crowd and social media following, highlighting the different levels of popularity in the sports world.

via Arrowhead Addict|

#inter-miami #lionel-messi #patrick-mahomes

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

"Lionel Messi's Impact in Inter Miami vs. Sporting KC Match and Gift to Local Restaurant Owners"

Soccer legend Lionel Messi scored a goal and assisted another in Inter Miami's 3-2 victory over Sporting KC at Arrowhead Stadium, in front of a reported crowd of 72,610 – the most-attended soccer match in Missouri's history. Despite Sporting KC's Erik Thommy's two goals, it was Messi's dynamic performance and teammate Diego Gomez's goal and assist that propelled Inter Miami to its first outright win since March 16, reclaiming the lead in the MLS Eastern Conference. Messi's presence drew attention, and his interaction with fans and a young boy running onto the field added to the spectacle.

via USA TODAY|

#inter-miami #lionel-messi #patrick-mahomes

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"Arrowhead Stadium to Host Sporting KC vs Inter Miami CF MLS Match"

Sporting Kansas City will play Inter Miami CF at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on April 13, with tickets starting at $65 and going on sale on January 16. The match is expected to break the all-time MLS attendance record in Kansas City and will be exclusively available on MLS Season Pass. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home to the reigning Super Bowl champions, will also host a CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 match and is one of 11 American stadiums selected for FIFA World Cup 2026. Inter Miami CF, led by co-owner David Beckham, features star players Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

via Sporting Kansas City|

#geha-field-at-arrowhead-stadium #inter-miami-cf #mls

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Houston Dynamo FC's Journey to the Western Conference Semifinals: Highlights and Triumphs

Sporting Kansas City will face Houston Dynamo FC in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals. Houston advanced after a penalty shootout victory over Real Salt Lake, while Sporting KC upset St. Louis CITY SC in the previous round. The winner of the single-elimination match will move on to the Western Conference Final. Sporting KC has a history of playoff matchups with Houston, with the Dynamo winning four out of the previous five encounters. Both teams have performed well in recent months, accumulating the most points in the Western Conference since the regular season resumed.

via Sporting Kansas City|

#audi-mls-cup-playoffs #houston-dynamo-fc #mls

sports3 years ago•9 min saved

St. Louis City SC dominates Sporting KC in MLS rivalry opener.

St. Louis City SC made several adjustments to their offense, resulting in a 4-0 win against Sporting KC. Indiana Vassilev was moved forward and scored two goals, while Nicholas Gioacchini was recalibrated to play as a low-target striker. The team's creativity and goal-scoring options were on full display, even without injured leading scorer Klauss. The win was a confidence builder for the team, and Vassilev's performance gave coach Bradley Carnell something to think about for future games.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#bradley-carnell #indiana-vassilev #nicholas-gioacchini

sports3 years ago•9 min saved

St. Louis City SC dominates Sporting KC in MLS rivalry opener.

St. Louis City SC made several offensive adjustments, including moving Indiana Vassilev forward and recalibrating Nicholas Gioacchini, resulting in a 4-0 win against Sporting KC. Vassilev scored two goals and set up the first tally of the night, while Gioacchini scored one goal and had a chance at a couple of others. The win proved that there are plenty of goal-scoring options and creative weapons on the team even when two big contributors are absent.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#indiana-vassilev #nicholas-gioacchini #offensive-adjustments

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

SEAvSKC: How to Watch, Lineups, and Three Questions.

The Seattle Sounders will face off against Sporting KC in a Major League Soccer (MLS) game on Sunday. The Sounders are just a point off the Supporters’ Shield lead and are 4-0-1 in their first five home games. Sporting KC comes into the game in a pretty bad place, having already tied the MLS record for fewest points through 10 games. The Sounders will be missing João Paulo (suspension) and Cristian Roldan (concussion protocol). The game is available to stream for free and Sounders radio will be available as an alternate feed.

via Sounder At Heart|

#live-stream #mls #seattle-sounders

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

"Previewing the Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City MLS Matchup"

Sporting KC's head coach Peter Vermes is not in danger of losing his job despite the team's poor start to the season, according to KC Soccer Journal. The team's biggest offensive problem has been their inability to get quality shots inside the box, but the return of key starters Johnny Russell, Alan Pulido, and Gadi Kinda could change that. Sporting KC's new starting CB Dany Rosero will be tasked with containing Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris, while Graham Zusi may hang back to avoid getting beat by Léo Chú.

via Sounder At Heart|

#johnny-russell #mls #peter-vermes

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Jordan Morris leads Sounders to stunning victory over Sporting KC.

The Seattle Sounders ended their 10-game road winless run with a 4-1 victory over Sporting KC, thanks to a historic four-goal performance from Jordan Morris, who was assisted by Léo Chú on three of the goals. The win was the Sounders' first on the road since August 2022. Sporting KC took an early lead but were reduced to 10 men after Ben Sweat was shown a second yellow card.

via Sounder At Heart|

#jordan-morris #leo-chu #mls

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Sounders face Sporting KC in crucial match-up"

The Seattle Sounders will face Sporting KC in an MLS match, with the Sounders missing six players due to international duty. Sporting KC may still be without their three Designated Players due to injury, but Alan Pulido and Johnny Russell have been upgraded to questionable. Sporting KC has yet to win this season, while the Sounders have not won on the road since July 4.

via Sounder At Heart|

#injuries #international-duty #mls