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Sporting Kansas City vs Austin

Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas8 September 2025 at 00:00
Referee: Sergiy Boyko

Match Events

Sporting Kansas City
Austin
Kick Off
Penalty confirmed14′
VAR
16′
37′
O. Wolff

assist: Guilherme Biro

Half Time
S. MunozM. Toye
61′
T. LeiboldL. Ndenbe
61′
68′
J. GallagherR. Taylor
68′
J. ObrianC. Fodrey
74′
Guilherme BiroZ. Kolmanic
S. SuleymanovE. Thommy
76′
82′
C. Fodrey

assist: O. Wolff

J. BartlettN. Radoja
83′
A. MontesJ. Miller
83′
83′
N. DubersarskyI. Sanchez
83′
D. RubioE. Torres
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots7
4Blocked Shots1
10Shots insidebox4
3Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls13
6Corner Kicks1
0Offsides4
62%Ball Possession38%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
575Total passes363
496Passes accurate293
86%Passes %81%
2.04expected_goals1.16
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.61, compared to 6.66 for Austin. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is D. Joveljic (6.92), while Austin's best-rated player is B. Stuver (7.44).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 7 goals and 2 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (5G). Austin's starters account for 2 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by B. Hines-Ike (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Austin's 4-man backline averaging 6.60. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sporting Kansas City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.59, versus Austin's 5 rated 6.48. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sporting Kansas City start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.92, compared to 1 for Austin averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Sporting Kansas City and 83% for Austin. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Austin. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 23.8 (youngest: J. Bartlett (20), oldest: S. Suleymanov (26)), while Austin average 26.6 (youngest: O. Wolff (21), oldest: B. Stuver (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sporting Kansas City's starters average 10 league appearances each, versus 8 for Austin. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sporting Kansas City4-2-3-14-2-3-1Austin
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pulskamp11Shelton23Montes4Voloder14Leibold17Davis16Bartlett10Salloi7Munoz93Suleyma.9Joveljic1Stuver3Desler35Djordje.4Hines-I.29Biro33Wolff20Dubersa.11Bukari21Rubio17Gallagh.7Obrian

Substitutes

Coach: Kerry Zavagnin

Substitutes

Coach: Nicolás Estévez Martínez

Sporting Kansas CityPosition StrengthAustin
6.61
Avg Rating
6.66
6.39Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.44
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)6.60
0G 0A2G 0A
6.59Midfielder (5 v 5)6.48
2G 1A0G 1A
6.92Forward (1 v 1)
5G 1A0G 0A
Sporting Kansas City4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Pulskamp6.4
11DefenderK. Shelton
23DefenderA. Montes
4DefenderR. Voloder
14DefenderT. Leibold
17MidfielderJ. Davis6.41A
16MidfielderJ. Bartlett6.61G
10MidfielderD. Salloi
7MidfielderS. Munoz
93MidfielderS. Suleymanov6.71G
9ForwardD. Joveljic6.95G1A
Austin4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperB. Stuver7.4
3DefenderM. Desler6.8
35DefenderM. Djordjevic6.2
4DefenderB. Hines-Ike6.91G
29DefenderGuilherme Biro6.51G
33MidfielderO. Wolff6.4
20MidfielderN. Dubersarsky6.6
11MidfielderO. Bukari
21MidfielderD. Rubio
17MidfielderJ. Gallagher6.41A
7ForwardJ. Obrian

Match Summary

Austin defeated Sporting Kansas City 2:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Joveljic 16′ (pen.), O. Wolff 37′, C. Fodrey 82′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Sporting Kansas City had 62% possession while Austin held 38%. Sporting Kansas City had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Austin. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 2.04 — Austin 1.16. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Austin made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Magomed Shapi Suleymanov 14′).

Rivalry since 2021

Sporting Kansas City vs Austin Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Sporting Kansas City
4
wins
Drawn
1
Austin
6
wins
Total goals
36 · 3.3/match
Both scored
7/11 · 64%
Over 2.5
6/11 · 55%

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