Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Sporting Kansas City 2 - 1 FT Minnesota United FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Duncan 21'
28' D. Joveljic (Capita)
45'+2 Capita
HT
54' M. Garcia (J. Davis)
J. Pereyra 56'
↓ K. Yeboah ↑M. Dieng 64'
↓ K. Duncan ↑B. Hlongwane 64'
72' ↓ M. Garcia ↑K. Agyabeng
72' ↓ Capita ↑S. Afrifa
74' D. Joveljic
D. Padelford 75'
↓ D. Padelford ↑J. Diaz 75'
↓ O. Gene ↑M. Gonzalez 75'
79' ↓ W. Meyer ↑I. James
79' ↓ Z. Bassong ↑J. Bartlett
B. Hlongwane 84'
↓ T. Chancalay ↑J. Gressel 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jacob Davis 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Or Blorian 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
79
Entry
Emir Karić
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zorhan Bassong
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Capita 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Manu GarcĂa 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Calvin Harris 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Dejan Joveljić 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
John Pulskamp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jansen Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwaku Agyabeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shapi Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Boxall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morris Duggan 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
81
Passes
6
Duels
Devin Padelford 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
Kyle Duncan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Owen Gene 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Wil Trapp
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
77
Passes
5
Duels
Anthony Markanich
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
JoaquĂn Pereyra
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Kelvin Yeboah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Tomás Chancalay
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Alec Smir
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kieran Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D.J. Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefferson DĂaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Gressel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 3 | Minnesota United FC | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 10/05/2025 | Minnesota United FC | 3 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 03/16/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 3 - 3 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 09/22/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 06/02/2024 | Minnesota United FC | 3 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 04/28/2024 | Minnesota United FC | 2 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 10/22/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 3 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 09/17/2023 | Minnesota United FC | 0 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 05/14/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 3 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 09/18/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 4 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
02/07/2026
10/05/2025
03/16/2025
09/22/2024
06/02/2024
04/28/2024
10/22/2023
09/17/2023
05/14/2023
09/18/2022
Sporting Kansas City Win
Minnesota United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 34 | 38 | 17 | +21 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 | 35 | 19 | +16 | |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 | 37 | 24 | +13 | |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 29 | 25 | 24 | +1 | |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 | 32 | 25 | +7 | |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 0 | |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 24 | 20 | 22 | -2 | |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 22 | 27 | 25 | +2 | |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 | 24 | 29 | -5 | |
| 13 | San Diego | 18 | 21 | 32 | 29 | +3 | |
| 14 | Austin | 18 | 17 | 22 | 36 | -14 | |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 | 18 | 46 | -28 |
P: 17 GD: +21
P: 19 GD: +16
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sporting KC Springs Massive Upset on Minnesota United
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Our verdict: Sporting Kansas City defied the standings and weathered an absolute onslaught of Minnesota pressure to secure a desperate, season-altering victory on home turf.
Opening Act
Sporting Kansas City walked onto the field burdened by a tough spot in the standings, framing them as clear underdogs against a confident Minnesota United FC side. The visitors acted the part immediately, taking absolute control of the ball and settling into a dominant possession game that eventually peaked at 65 percent. Despite this territorial supremacy, the home defense refused to crack under the early spotlight. The true Upset potential materialized out of thin air in the 28th minute. Against the run of play, Capita threaded a brilliant sequence that unlocked the defense, allowing D. Joveljic to clinically finish the job. That opening strike instantly stunned the traveling supporters, proving that heavy possession means very little without a killer instinct in the final third.
The Pivot
Needing a response after the halftime break, Minnesota committed more bodies forward, which drastically spiked the overall Intensity of the matchup. The game rapidly devolved into a wide-open track meet. An astonishing 26 combined shots were fired throughout the evening, forcing both defensive units into panic mode. Instead of crumbling under the mounting pressure, Sporting KC engineered a lethal counter-punch. In the 54th minute, Jacob Davis carved out crucial space and delivered a perfect ball for Manu GarcĂa, who doubled the advantage with a magnificent strike. Down by two goals, the visitors unleashed a relentless barrage on the Kansas City net, sparking an incredible showcase of goalkeeper heroics. With 13 total saves recorded between the sticks, the keepers were forced to work overtime to prevent a historic shootout.
Resolution
With time slipping away, the visitors launched an all-out assault. JoaquĂn Pereyra became the absolute focal point of their offense, orchestrating a staggering six key passes to keep the home defense scrambling. The constant pressure finally yielded a breakthrough in the 75th minute when D. Padelford found the back of the net to cut the deficit in half. Suddenly, the Balance of power shifted entirely toward the visitors, creating a nerve-wracking finale. Minnesota threw every available player forward in search of a late equalizer, testing the absolute limits of Kansas City’s resolve. The home side absorbed the punishing onslaught, surviving agonizing final minutes to lock down a defining victory. This unexpected result breathes fresh life into their campaign while serving as a harsh reality check for Minnesota.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal for Sporting KC?
Manu GarcĂa scored the eventual game-winner in the 54th minute, capitalizing on an excellent setup from Jacob Davis.
How did Minnesota United perform offensively?
They dominated 65 percent of possession and unleashed numerous shots, largely orchestrated by JoaquĂn Pereyra, but lacked clinical finishing.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Minnesota's Road Show Rolls Into Reeling Kansas City
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. This Western Conference clash promises goals, but Minnesota's away pedigree heavily outweighs Kansas City's dismal home record.
The Setup
On July 23, 2026, a low Stakes rating tells the story of two teams trending in opposite directions. Sporting Kansas City are anchored to the bottom in 15th place with just one home win all season. They face a Minnesota United FC side that embraces the villain role, boasting a 50% win rate on their travels. What saves this fixture from being entirely forgettable is a strong Form rating and the Stars on display. Neither team can defend—averaging a chaotic combined 4.1 goals conceded per game—so the Balance tilts firmly toward an away shootout.
Key Battle
Calvin Harris vs Anthony Markanich. Harris has been the lone bright spot for the hosts, but he will be tested tracking back against Markanich, a full-back who loves to bomb forward and already has two goals and an assist from the flank.
Our Prediction
Minnesota United FC to win 3-1. The visitors will exploit Kansas City's frail backline early, forcing the hosts to chase the game and leave even wider gaps for the counter-attack.