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Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles Fc

Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas23 March 2025 at 00:30

Match Events

Sporting Kansas City
Los Angeles FC
Kick Off
18′
D. Martinez

assist: M. Delgado

Half Time
54′
E. ThommyD. Salloi
66′
D. JoveljicW. Agada
66′
Penalty cancelled71′
VAR
S. SuleymanovM. Toye
72′
75′
C. UnderY. Yeboah
75′
D. MartinezA. Wibowo
J. DavisK. Shelton
86′
L. NdenbeT. Leibold
87′
87′
M. DelgadoNkosi Tafari
87′
N. OrdazO. T. Holm
90+2′Yaw Yeboah
90+5′
R. HollingsheadA. Smolyakov
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
1Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots8
7Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox0
14Fouls12
11Corner Kicks1
0Offsides3
51%Ball Possession49%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
488Total passes495
401Passes accurate417
82%Passes %84%
0.83expected_goals1.74
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.70, compared to 7.01 for Los Angeles FC. 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 M. Garcia (6.95), while Los Angeles FC's best-rated player is M. Delgado (7.24).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 8 goals and 5 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (6G). Los Angeles FC's starters account for 19 goals and 25 assists, spearheaded by N. Ordaz (6G). 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 6.60 on average, against Los Angeles FC's 4-man backline averaging 7.06. 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 6.86, versus Los Angeles FC's 3 rated 7.06. 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 3 for Los Angeles FC averaging 6.96. 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 78% for Sporting Kansas City and 51% for Los Angeles FC. 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 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 42 for Los Angeles FC. 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 24.8 (youngest: J. Davis (23), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while Los Angeles FC average 28.1 (youngest: D. Martinez (19), oldest: H. Lloris (39)). 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 11 league appearances each, versus 28 for Los Angeles FC. 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 City4-2-3-14-3-3Los Angeles FC
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pulskamp17Davis15Miller4Voloder18Ndenbe6Radoja8Rodrigu.93Suleyma.21Garcia26Thommy9Joveljic1Lloris14Palencia33Long4Segura24Holling.11Tillman6Jesus8Delgado22Under27Ordaz30Martinez

Substitutes

Coach: Kerry Zavagnin

Substitutes

Coach: Steven Emil Cherundolo

Sporting Kansas CityPosition StrengthLos Angeles FC
6.70
Avg Rating
7.01
6.39Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.82
0G 0A0G 0A
6.60Defender (4 v 4)7.06
0G 1A5G 8A
6.86Midfielder (5 v 3)7.06
2G 3A3G 7A
6.92Forward (1 v 3)6.96
6G 1A11G 10A
Sporting Kansas City4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Pulskamp6.4
17DefenderJ. Davis6.51A
15DefenderJ. Miller6.7
4DefenderR. Voloder
18DefenderL. Ndenbe
6MidfielderN. Radoja
8MidfielderM. Rodriguez
93MidfielderS. Suleymanov6.81G1A
21MidfielderM. Garcia7.01G2A
26MidfielderE. Thommy
9ForwardD. Joveljic6.96G1A
Los Angeles FC4-3-3
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris6.8
14DefenderS. Palencia7.11G2A
33DefenderA. Long7.01G
4DefenderE. Segura7.01G2A
24DefenderR. Hollingshead7.12G4A
11MidfielderT. Tillman7.02A
6MidfielderIgor Jesus7.01A
8MidfielderM. Delgado7.23G4A
22ForwardC. Under7.12G2A
27ForwardN. Ordaz6.96G3A
30ForwardD. Martinez6.93G5A

Match Summary

Los Angeles FC defeated Sporting Kansas City 2:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Martinez 18′, A. Long 54′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Sporting Kansas City had 51% possession while Los Angeles FC held 49%. Sporting Kansas City had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Los Angeles FC. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 0.83 — Los Angeles FC 1.74. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Los Angeles FC made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Magomed Shapi Suleymanov 71′).

Rivalry since 2018

Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Sporting Kansas City
4
wins
Drawn
2
Los Angeles FC
8
wins
Total goals
44 · 3.1/match
Both scored
9/14 · 64%
Over 2.5
10/14 · 71%

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