Sporting Kansas City

Editorial- Substitutions have been a common topic surrounding Sporting KC in 2021. Even when brought up to Peter Vermes in the form of questions from local media, he continually dismissed the subject. But in their final game of 2021, substitutes brought about the end of their MLS Cup dreams and defined the Sporting KC playoffs exit. Sporting KC playoffs run ends in death by … [Read more...] about Sporting KC playoffs exit defined by substitutions

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports S4:E36 - We go through the five stages of grief... with microphones in front of us. The 2021 season has come to an end for Sporting KC. A lot of feelings are flying around. As are fingers being pointed. And blame placed. But Shades wants you to know that it’s okay to simply be a sad fan for a while. We hope this show makes you smile and … [Read more...] about Pointing Fingers – Shades of Blue

Thad Bell This includes quite a few players leaving the club ahead of the 2022 season with just two officially signed so far. Hidden in the announcement, which will rightfully get all the attention, of the stunning moves that Sporting Kansas City made, SKC II announced a slew of roster decisions. As is usual for the USL Championship (though Sporting KC II are set to … [Read more...] about Sporting KC II Announce Roster Moves and New Contracts

SKC declined the contract option on Ilie Sanchez and several others | Thad Bell Fan favorite Ilie Sanchez’s contract option was declined The end of a season is almost always hard, just two days after bowing out of the MLS Cup Playoffs, Sporting Kansas City announced their end of season roster moves. Starting with the positives, Sporting KC exercised contract options … [Read more...] about End of year roster moves for SKC make some hard cuts

Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images First reported by the Kansas City Star this morning, U.S. Women’s National Team star Sam Mewis to join KC Current. The club later confirmed the trade via a press release. In their first off-season trade ahead of the 2022 season, the Kansas City Current have traded defender Kiki Pickett and the number three overall pick in the … [Read more...] about KC Current acquire Samantha Mewis via trade

This is from 2011, but it just shows how long Zusi and Espinoza have been teammates. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Blue Testament staff plays fantasy Sporting Director and makes the call on the 12 players with looming decisions. The 2021 MLS season came to an unceremonious end on Saturday night when Sporting Kansas City faltered against Real Salt Lake. As … [Read more...] about Sporting KC Have 12 Potential Free Agents: Should they Stay or Go?

I’m not going to mince words, this was not the best week/weekend for American players abroad, plus some Yanks in the MLS Cup Playoffs. It featured a lot of start’s, and a good amount of minutes played, but not much to show for it. Let’s start with a little bit of a midweek Champions League round-up and finish with Bobby Wood. Americans Abroad Weekly: Champions League, Bobby … [Read more...] about Americans Abroad Weekly: Champions League and Bobby Wood MLS Heroics

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Sporting KC’s 2021 season has come to a disappointing finish. Twice during the 2021 season Sporting Kansas City played Real Salt Lake. Twice Sporting KC lost, once at Rio Tinto in May, and a heartbreaking, controversial loss at Children’s Mercy Park on Decision Day that cost SKC first place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, things … [Read more...] about Sporting Kansas City Crushed with Late Loss to Real Salt Lake in the Playoffs

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Sure, it ended badly, but it’s not all bad for Sporting Kansas City. Shout out to my buddy Mitch for a hint at the title on Twitter. He’s a good follow, doesn’t tweet too much but usually good takes or RTs. Just a few hours ago, Sporting Kansas City lost unexpectedly to Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Semifinals. Fans are upset. … [Read more...] about To the “Fire Vermes” Crowd: Six Reasons You’ve Lost Your Mind