Sporting Kansas City

KAN

Form: LDLWL
Squad Size 39
City Kansas City, Kansas
Stadium Children's Mercy Park
Founded 1995

Sporting Kansas City occupy 15th, collecting 23 points while in concerning form. Form reading LDLWL reflects the precarious nature of their situation. The data shows danger; only improved results change the narrative. The squad features Stephen Afrifa (SUPER SUB), Ethan Bartlow (SHIELD), and Moisés Mosquera (INTERCEPTOR).

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Major League Soccer #15
Form:
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Overall

Matches Played33
Wins6
Draws5
Losses22
Points23
Win Rate18%

Goals For

Goals For39
Goals Against81
Goal Difference -42
Goals / game1.2
Conceded / game2.5

Defense & discipline

Clean Sheets1
Failed to score10
Penalties scored0
Penalties missed1

Best streaks

2 Win streak
1 Draw streak
5 Loss streak

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Nashville SC 32 71 66 23 +43 DNashville SC 0 - 0 Philadelphia Union (29-10-2026)WCF Montreal 0 - 2 Nashville SC (24-10-2026)DSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Nashville SC (18-10-2026)WNashville SC 4 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (15-10-2026)WAustin 1 - 4 Nashville SC (11-10-2026)
2 New England Revolution 32 58 54 44 +10 WNew England Revolution 3 - 2 New York Red Bulls (28-10-2026)WPhiladelphia Union 1 - 2 New England Revolution (24-10-2026)WNew England Revolution 1 - 0 Chicago Fire (17-10-2026)WFC Cincinnati 2 - 3 New England Revolution (14-10-2026)LNew England Revolution 0 - 3 Seattle Sounders (10-10-2026)
3 Inter Miami 32 56 75 55 +20 DInter Miami 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati (28-10-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 2 - 0 Inter Miami (24-10-2026)WAtlanta United FC 1 - 3 Inter Miami (17-10-2026)WInter Miami 2 - 0 New York City FC (14-10-2026)WInter Miami 4 - 0 DC United (10-10-2026)
4 Charlotte 33 53 63 48 +15 WCharlotte 4 - 0 Orlando City SC (31-10-2026)WCharlotte 4 - 0 CF Montreal (28-10-2026)LPortland Timbers 3 - 2 Charlotte (25-10-2026)DPhiladelphia Union 2 - 2 Charlotte (17-10-2026)LColumbus Crew 3 - 1 Charlotte (14-10-2026)
5 Chicago Fire 32 52 57 48 +9 WColorado Rapids 2 - 4 Chicago Fire (01-11-2026)DChicago Fire 2 - 2 Orlando City SC (29-10-2026)WAtlanta United FC 2 - 3 Chicago Fire (24-10-2026)LNew England Revolution 1 - 0 Chicago Fire (17-10-2026)LChicago Fire 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union (15-10-2026)
6 Philadelphia Union 33 47 62 51 +11 LFC Cincinnati 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union (31-10-2026)DNashville SC 0 - 0 Philadelphia Union (29-10-2026)LPhiladelphia Union 1 - 2 New England Revolution (24-10-2026)DPhiladelphia Union 2 - 2 Charlotte (17-10-2026)WChicago Fire 1 - 3 Philadelphia Union (15-10-2026)
7 FC Cincinnati 33 46 67 73 -6 WFC Cincinnati 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union (31-10-2026)DInter Miami 2 - 2 FC Cincinnati (28-10-2026)WDC United 0 - 2 FC Cincinnati (24-10-2026)WFC Cincinnati 2 - 1 DC United (21-10-2026)LFC Cincinnati 0 - 2 Columbus Crew (18-10-2026)
8 Columbus Crew 33 44 55 49 +6 WColumbus Crew 3 - 0 DC United (31-10-2026)WFC Dallas 0 - 2 Columbus Crew (29-10-2026)WColumbus Crew 4 - 2 Toronto FC (24-10-2026)WFC Cincinnati 0 - 2 Columbus Crew (18-10-2026)WColumbus Crew 3 - 1 Charlotte (14-10-2026)
9 Orlando City SC 33 43 62 78 -16 LCharlotte 4 - 0 Orlando City SC (31-10-2026)DChicago Fire 2 - 2 Orlando City SC (29-10-2026)DOrlando City SC 2 - 2 New York City FC (24-10-2026)WOrlando City SC 4 - 1 DC United (17-10-2026)DToronto FC 3 - 3 Orlando City SC (14-10-2026)
10 New York Red Bulls 32 39 43 59 -16 LNew England Revolution 3 - 2 New York Red Bulls (28-10-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 2 - 0 Inter Miami (24-10-2026)LNew York Red Bulls 0 - 2 Toronto FC (17-10-2026)LDC United 2 - 1 New York Red Bulls (14-10-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 4 - 1 San Diego (10-10-2026)
11 New York City FC 33 39 48 45 +3 DNew York City FC 1 - 1 CF Montreal (31-10-2026)WNew York City FC 2 - 1 Atlanta United FC (28-10-2026)DOrlando City SC 2 - 2 New York City FC (24-10-2026)DNew York City FC 1 - 1 Los Angeles FC (17-10-2026)LInter Miami 2 - 0 New York City FC (14-10-2026)
12 Toronto FC 32 39 50 60 -10 WToronto FC 2 - 1 DC United (28-10-2026)LColumbus Crew 4 - 2 Toronto FC (24-10-2026)WNew York Red Bulls 0 - 2 Toronto FC (17-10-2026)DToronto FC 3 - 3 Orlando City SC (14-10-2026)WToronto FC 2 - 1 CF Montreal (10-10-2026)
13 DC United 33 33 39 60 -21 LColumbus Crew 3 - 0 DC United (31-10-2026)LToronto FC 2 - 1 DC United (28-10-2026)LDC United 0 - 2 FC Cincinnati (24-10-2026)LFC Cincinnati 2 - 1 DC United (21-10-2026)LOrlando City SC 4 - 1 DC United (17-10-2026)
14 Atlanta United FC 32 30 40 56 -16 LNew York City FC 2 - 1 Atlanta United FC (28-10-2026)LAtlanta United FC 2 - 3 Chicago Fire (24-10-2026)LAtlanta United FC 1 - 3 Inter Miami (17-10-2026)WCF Montreal 0 - 3 Atlanta United FC (14-10-2026)LAtlanta United FC 1 - 3 FC Cincinnati (10-10-2026)
15 CF Montreal 33 26 37 67 -30 DNew York City FC 1 - 1 CF Montreal (31-10-2026)LCharlotte 4 - 0 CF Montreal (28-10-2026)LCF Montreal 0 - 2 Nashville SC (24-10-2026)DSeattle Sounders 1 - 1 CF Montreal (18-10-2026)LCF Montreal 0 - 3 Atlanta United FC (14-10-2026)

Match Coverage

Sporting Kansas City results, scores, and our take on recent matches

DateMatchScoreLeagueCoverageFutMetrix
Oct 31, 2026 Home FC Dallas 1-1 Major League Soccer
A Late Penalty, No Late Winner

A Late Penalty, No Late Winner A stoppage-time penalty miss turned a hard-earned draw into a costly missed opportunity for the second-place visitors. Opening Act Sporting Kansas City rescued a point, but FC Dallas will leave Children's Mercy Park wondering how victory slipped away. The opening half set two different...

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Oct 29, 2026 Away Minnesota United FC 1-3 Major League Soccer
VAR wiped out González Carabalí’s 48th-minute equalizer; Minnesota erupted after the break, turning Calheira’s lead into a 3-1 win. #MNUFC #MLS #SportingKC

Minnesota United FC turns a 0-1 deficit into a 3-1 win Minnesota’s win mattered because it came against a direct lower-table rival after an early setback. Opening Act Sporting Kansas City looked set to leave Allianz Field with the advantage, but Minnesota United FC finished with three unanswered goals for...

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69
Oct 25, 2026 Home Austin 1-2 Major League Soccer
A Late Brace Turns the Match at Children's Mercy Park

A Late Brace Turns the Match at Children's Mercy Park A late comeback gave this league meeting a meaningful swing in the lower-table picture. A Scoreless Half, Then Afrifa Breaks Through The first half stayed scoreless; the second half refused to stay still. At Children's Mercy Park, Sporting Kansas City...

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Oct 18, 2026 Home Real Salt Lake 1-3 Major League Soccer
Early Ambush Shocks Children's Mercy Park

Early Ambush Shocks Children's Mercy Park Real Salt Lake unleashed a devastating first-half scoring flurry to stun the struggling hosts and snap a miserable five-match winless streak. The Opening Blitz Fans at Children's Mercy Park barely had time to find their seats before the visitors tore up the script. Entering...

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Oct 15, 2026 Away Nashville SC 0-4 Major League Soccer
Nashville SC Demolishes Sporting Kansas City

Nashville SC Demolishes Sporting Kansas City The league leaders delivered a ruthless first-half masterclass at Geodis Park to cement their absolute dominance over a struggling opponent. Music City Blitz The home side wasted no time putting on an offensive clinic for the Geodis Park faithful. While Sporting Kansas City technically...

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58
Oct 11, 2026 Home Portland Timbers 3-3 Major League Soccer
Epic Comeback Salavages a Point in Kansas City

Epic Comeback Salavages a Point in Kansas City This chaotic thriller showcased everything we love about MLS, delivering relentless lead changes and breathtaking late drama. First-Half Chaos The Intensity was high from the opening whistle. Portland Timbers edged possession early on, orchestrating their attacks with precision. David Da Costa silenced...

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91
Oct 02, 2026 Away Seattle Sounders 1-2 Major League Soccer
A Lumen Field Lifeline

A Lumen Field Lifeline Seattle snapped a devastating five-game losing streak with a sensational second-half fightback that redefined their season's trajectory. The Breaking Point The setup at Lumen Field screamed desperation. With both Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City dragging dreadful form into this clash, the Stakes were unmistakably high....

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69
Sep 27, 2026 Away Houston Dynamo 2-0 Major League Soccer
Stunning Upset Stalls Dynamo's Playoff March

Stunning Upset Stalls Dynamo's Playoff March A monumental Upset saw the league's basement dwellers dismantle a playoff contender in their own building. Early Warning Signs BBVA Compass Stadium expected a routine evening, but instead witnessed one of the most surprising results of the season. Sporting Kansas City arrived sitting dead...

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45
Sep 20, 2026 Home Philadelphia Union 3-4 Major League Soccer
The Miracle at Mercy Park: Union Overturn 3-0 Deficit

The Miracle at Mercy Park: Union Overturn 3-0 Deficit A historic 4-3 comeback victory saw Philadelphia erase a three-goal deficit in a second-half blitz that left Kansas City absolutely stunned. First-Half Fury The game at Children's Mercy Park exploded into life almost immediately. Andre Luiz put Sporting Kansas City in...

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90
Sep 13, 2026 Home Los Angeles FC 3-1 Major League Soccer
Bottom-Dwelling Sporting KC Stuns LAFC in Open Shootout

Bottom-Dwelling Sporting KC Stuns LAFC in Open Shootout Sporting Kansas City defied their miserable season form to dismantle a heavily favored LAFC squad in a wide-open thriller at Children's Mercy Park. An Unlikely Ambush Heading into this matchup, the Stakes couldn't have felt more lopsided. Sporting Kansas City sat dead...

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60
Sep 06, 2026 Away FC Dallas 3-4 Major League Soccer
Dallas Steals Seven-Goal Thriller in Stoppage Time

Dallas Steals Seven-Goal Thriller in Stoppage Time An exhausting seven-goal spectacle delivered non-stop drama, capped by stoppage-time heroics that will haunt Kansas City all season. Opening Act Sporting Kansas City controlled possession and started red-hot. Taylor Calheira opened the scoring in just the fourth minute to stun Toyota Stadium. When...

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100
Aug 30, 2026 Home Vancouver Whitecaps 0-3 Major League Soccer
Vancouver Exposes Massive Gap in 3-0 Masterclass

Vancouver Exposes Massive Gap in 3-0 Masterclass The MLS leaders demonstrated ruthless efficiency on the road, punishing a toothless Kansas City to cement their status at the top of the table. A Lopsided Setup Top met bottom at Children's Mercy Park, and the Stakes were entirely different for both sides....

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44
Aug 23, 2026 Away Atlanta United FC 1-2 Major League Soccer
Gritty Five Stripes Hold Off Kansas City Comeback

Gritty Five Stripes Hold Off Kansas City Comeback This basement battle won't make the highlight reels, but Atlanta's early ruthlessness provided enough cushion to survive a tense finale. The Fast Start Mercedes-Benz Stadium demanded a response from a struggling home side, and the players delivered instantly on their home turf....

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38
Aug 20, 2026 Home St. Louis City 1-1 Major League Soccer
Gritty Midwest Derby Ends in a Gridlock

Gritty Midwest Derby Ends in a Gridlock Our verdict points to a frustrating, stop-start affair that lacked the final-third precision necessary to warrant a replay. The Opening Grind The contest at Children's Mercy Park kicked off with a palpable sense of desperation from the struggling hosts. Sporting Kansas City immediately...

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Aug 16, 2026 Away Colorado Rapids 0-2 Major League Soccer
Rapids Punish Nine-Man Sporting KC

Rapids Punish Nine-Man Sporting KC Colorado’s sheer offensive persistence broke a depleted Sporting Kansas City in a fiery clash defined by two visiting red cards. The Early Standoff We expected a clash of contrasting ambitions under the lights at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The high Stakes were obvious for a...

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Aug 02, 2026 Home Houston Dynamo 0-2 Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo Coast Past 10-Man Sporting KC

Houston Dynamo Coast Past 10-Man Sporting KC A grueling, ill-tempered slog at Children's Mercy Park proved exactly why this disjointed matchup belongs far down your weekend watch list. A Sluggish Start Our initial look at this matchup suggested a gritty battle, but the reality on the field fell incredibly flat....

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Jul 26, 2026 Away Los Angeles FC 0-4 Major League Soccer
Ruthless LAFC Dismantle Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium

Ruthless LAFC Dismantle Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium Los Angeles FC delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing that exposed their opponents' weaknesses and cemented their status as true contenders. Early Shockwaves The atmosphere at BMO Stadium crackled early as the hosts asserted their undeniable offensive efficiency. While Sporting Kansas...

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Jul 23, 2026 Home Minnesota United FC 2-1 Major League Soccer
Sporting KC Springs Massive Upset on Minnesota United

Sporting KC Springs Massive Upset on Minnesota United 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,...

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Jul 17, 2026 Away St. Louis City 2-3 Major League Soccer
Late Penalty Drama Decides Five-Goal Energizer Park Shootout

Late Penalty Drama Decides Five-Goal Energizer Park Shootout Our take: A gritty basement battle exploded into an absolute classic as St. Louis snatched a massive three points in the final minutes to leapfrog their rivals. The Opening Firefight A relentless 31-shot barrage turned Energizer Park into an absolute shooting gallery...

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May 24, 2026 Home New York Red Bulls 1-2 Major League Soccer
Ruvalcaba's Brace Derails Sporting KC's Possession Masterclass

Ruvalcaba's Brace Derails Sporting KC's Possession Masterclass A ruthless New York side absorbed immense pressure, relying on clinical finishing and a goalkeeping clinic to secure a vital road victory. The Opening Barrage The matchup kicked off with relentless Intensity as New York Red Bulls wasted absolutely no time silencing the...

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