KC Soccer Journal
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All things Kansas City soccer, including
#SportingKC
,
#KCCurrent
and the Comets!
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about 1 year ago
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#SportingKC
announce their 6-man coaching staff with some old favorites and a rival from the past.
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Sporting KC announces coaching staff
New and familiar face in the new SKC coaching staff
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/20/2026/sporting-kc-announces-coaching-staff/
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#SportingKC
Coaching Staff -Head Coach Raphael Wicky (pending P1 visa) -Edu Rubio, Assistant Coach, most recently served as assistant manager at West Ham (2024-2025) (pending P1 visa)
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2 days ago
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Wicky’s coaching staff to be announced later today
#SportingKC
2 days ago
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Great explanation and reasons to worry less about Chawinga and Cooper starting on SEI 👇
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3 days ago
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A new
@fortheglorykc.bsky.social
is out. This week: -
#SportingKC
have a new owner - An SKC signing and a bunch of rumors - KC Current schedule release and more
#KCBaby
news
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/19/2026/s...
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Sporting KC are Under New Ownership
Sporting Kansas City had an incredibly busy week between new ownership, a roster move and a bunch of rumors.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/19/2026/sporting-kc-are-under-new-ownership-podcast/
3 days ago
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New Shades of Blue episode! We've been seeing things move in a positive direction, but is it too late for the actual team on the field this season?
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Sporting KC Ownership Changes Hands - Shades of Blue
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/19/2026 · 59m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kc-soccer-journal-a-sporting-kc-podcast/id904433031?i=1000745735377
3 days ago
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#SportingKC
did what they failed to all of the 2025 preseason, they won a game! Also: - The highlight (singular) - Who played - And who didn't play
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/18/2026/s...
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Sporting KC Win Their Preseason Opener
Sporting Kansas City did what they failed to in the 2025 preseason, despite six attempts. They won a game!
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/18/2026/sporting-kc-win-their-preseason-opener/
4 days ago
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ESPN Peru and numerous other outlets are reporting Cesar Inga from Universitario de Deportes to
#SportingKC
is done for a significant fee. Everything we know 🔽
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/17/2026/r...
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Rumor: ESPN Has Sporting KC Paying over $1 Million for Cesar Inga
On again, off again rumored signing Cesar Inga appears to be happening according to reliable sources.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/17/2026/rumor-espn-has-sporting-kc-paying-over-1-million-for-cesar-inga/
5 days ago
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What’s a great way to start your weekend? By listening the newest episode of Keeping Current! We’re talking the preseason roster and the schedule release.
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Roster and schedule release - Keeping Current
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/17/2026 · 57m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kc-soccer-journal-a-sporting-kc-podcast/id904433031?i=1000745516727
5 days ago
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#SportingKC
have sold a majority stake in their team to Peter Mallouk. It's potentially the highest valuation sale in league history!
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/16/2026/i...
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Illig Family Selling Majority Stake in Sporting KC
In a big Friday news drop, Forbes announced that the Illig family is selling their majority stake in Sporting KC. According to Forbes the sale was to one of the club’s existing limiting partners at an...
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/16/2026/illigs-selling-majority-stake-in-sporting-kc/
6 days ago
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#SportingKC
have an unbelievable amount of money available to spend on their roster. And that was before they got a new majority owner.
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The Moves Keep Falling Through, but Sporting KC have a Ton to Spend
The math is tough to do, but Sporting Kansas City are absolutely loaded with money to spend on their roster. They just gotta close the deals.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/16/2026/the-moves-keep-falling-through-but-sporting-kc-have-a-ton-to-spend/#comment-10478
6 days ago
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#SportingKC
signed 25-year-old English winger, Calvin Harris. Should be competition for Shapi. He signed a 1.5 year contract with an option for another season. He made $150,000 for
#Rapids96
last season.
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Sporting KC signs free agent forward Calvin Harris
Former Colorado winger joins SKC
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/15/2026/sporting-kc-signs-free-agent-forward-calvin-harris/
7 days ago
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Thad and Erik Bergrud are back with a new The Blue Turf episode to recap the last few games and also about the first half of the season. Stick around at the end for a short interview with coach Stokic!
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Three games without the right result - The Blue Turf
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/15/2026 · 56m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kc-soccer-journal-a-sporting-kc-podcast/id904433031?i=1000745255976
7 days ago
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The KC Current's 2026 schedule is out: - 30 regular season games - 1 moved
#NWSLChallengeCup
final - 2 Teal Rising Cup games (TBD) + playoffs (if all goes well) The details 👇
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2026 KC Current Schedule Released
The Kansas City Current have 30 regular season games, at least three additional games and potentially the playoffs in 2026.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/15/2026/2026-kc-current-schedule-released/
7 days ago
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#SportingKC
are trying to add to their roster. Here is a rare glimpse at the inner workings of a bizarre transfer that ultimately fell apart.
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Sporting KC Put in the Middle of a Bizarre Transfer Situation for Ugandan Forward
Sporting Kansas City apparently bid $1 million for a Ugandan striker, Rogers Mato.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/15/2026/sporting-kc-put-in-the-middle-of-a-bizarre-transfer-situation-for-ugandan-forward/
7 days ago
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The KC Current preseason roster is out with some surprise injuries. Also, forward is looking particularly thin.
#KCBaby
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/14/2026/k...
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KC Current 2026 Preseason Roster Update
Unexpected inclusions on the SEI list for two stars
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/14/2026/kc-current-2026-preseason-roster-update/
8 days ago
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KC Current preseason roster updates: -Alana Cook remains on SEI -Clare Gagne remains on SEI -Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper have been placed on SEI after sustaining respective lower body and foot injuries at the end of 2025 NWSL regular season
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Surprise! We have an off-season Keeping Current podcast episode! We’re recapping the off season and talking about the even more surprising head coach pick.
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Talking Armas - Keeping Current
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/14/2026 · 1h 10m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-armas-keeping-current/id904433031?i=1000745195309
8 days ago
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Prince traded to Boston Legacy. The KC Current continue to remake their roster, particularly the forward line.
#KCBaby
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/13/2026/c...
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Current Trade Prince to Boston
The Kansas City Current continued to make over their roster to prepare for the 2026 NWSL season today when they traded forward, Nichelle Prince to expansion side, Boston Legacy FC. In return for Princ...
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/13/2026/current-trade-prince-to-boston/
9 days ago
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A new
@fortheglorykc.bsky.social
is out! This week: -
#SportingKC
hire Rapha Wicky - The KC Current hire Chris Armas - We have thoughts on both + SKC and
#KCBaby
rumors, news and more
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/11/2026/a...
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A Tale of Two New Coaches in Kansas City
Two coach hires, two press conferences and lots to talk about this week in all things Kansas City soccer.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/11/2026/a-tale-of-two-new-coaches-in-kansas-city-sporting-kc-current/
11 days ago
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KC Soccer Journal
Tom Bogert
11 days ago
🇺🇸 Sources: Toronto FC bid $18m to sign USMNT forward Josh Sargent from Norwich City. Talks ongoing. Toronto confident. Player wants it. w/
@sebsb.bsky.social
,
@paultenorio.bsky.social
,
@joshuakloke.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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Toronto FC in talks to sign USMNT striker Josh Sargent from Norwich City
Toronto has made an $18 million bid for the 25-year-old, though an agreement has not yet been reached.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961658/2026/01/11/josh-sargent-toronto-norwich-transfer-talks/
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#SportingKC
brought three left-footed defenders on trial with them to preseason in Florida. Let's learn more about Ethan Bartlow, Jayden Reid and Wyatt Meyer.
#MLS
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/11/2026/d...
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Details on the Three Defenders on Trial with Sporting KC
Sporting KC unveiled their preseason roster, and it included a few surprises. Three defenders are on trial along with 11 more off roster players.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/11/2026/details-on-the-three-defenders-on-trial-with-sporting-kc/
11 days ago
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The KC Current had a very busy week: - Signed Amelia White out of college - Re-signed Clare Gagne - Bia officially departs - Pfeiffer finds a new team - and plenty of
#USWNT
call-ups
#KCBaby
#NWSL
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KC Current Sign a Player, Re-Sign a Player and Lose Bia
Another rookie, Amelia White, joins the roster. Plus, a familiar face returns. But Bia and Alex Pfeiffer have found new clubs.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/11/2026/kc-current-sign-a-player-re-sign-a-player-and-lose-bia/
11 days ago
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Raphael Wicky was introduced to
#SportingKC
fans this week. Here are three key takeaways from the press conference (and some bonus quotes!)
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/09/2026/t...
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Three Key Details from Sporting KC’s New Coach, CSO and Owner Press Conference
A new era is starting for Sporting Kansas City. Raphael Wicky takes his team to preseason this weekend with a vision he laid out.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/09/2026/three-key-details-from-sporting-kcs-new-coach-cso-and-owner-wicky-lee-illig/
13 days ago
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Robi Voloder on the move?
#SportingKC
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/07/2026/a...
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Across State Lines: Voloder Linked with Move to Red Bulls
The recent departures from Sporting KC are starting to be linked with new clubs as their contracts officially come to a close. One of those players linked with a move to stay in MLS is center-back, Ro...
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/07/2026/across-state-lines-voloder-linked-with-move-to-red-bulls/
13 days ago
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A detailed analysis of the first impressions of the new head coaches in town
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13 days ago
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That thing we told you was going to happen, happened. Chris Armas is the new coach of the KC Current
#KCBaby
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/07/2026/k...
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Kansas City Current appoint Chris Armas as Head Coach
Kansas City Current have their new leader
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/07/2026/kansas-city-current-appoint-chris-armas-as-head-coach/
15 days ago
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Well would you look at that, the whole SOB gang got together to discuss what we learned and saw during Wicky’s introductory press conference. 🇨🇭🧀
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15 days ago
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The original
#SportingKC
press conference with Raphael Wicky, David Lee and Mike Illig was cut off. Here is the complete version if you missed it.
youtu.be/_CcDztQbMNM
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New Sporting KC Coach Introductory Press Conference (Full)
YouTube video by KC Soccer Journal
https://youtu.be/_CcDztQbMNM
16 days ago
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Chad Smith
16 days ago
Lee on adding players: "We've been on conversations with numerous players... it's most important that we get the right players." "There's going to be double digit" additions.
#SportingKC
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Wicky: "I want my team to be uncomfortable to play against."
#SportingKC
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16 days ago
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New year. New season. New coach. We got our initial Wicky reactions
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Wicky Weactions - Shades of Blue
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/06/2026 · 40m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kc-soccer-journal-a-sporting-kc-podcast/id904433031?i=1000743938065
16 days ago
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It's official, Raphael Wicky is the guy.
#SportingKC
have their coach. What do you think?
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/05/2026/o...
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Official: Raphael Wicky is Sporting KC’s new head coach
Sporting KC have their fifth all time head coach
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/05/2026/official-raphael-wicky-is-sporting-kcs-new-head-coach/
17 days ago
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A new
@fortheglorykc.bsky.social
is out! This week: -
#SportingKC
appear to have their coach - The state of SKC heading into preseason - An SKC signing and rumor - and KC Current injury news
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/04/2026/t...
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The Calm Before the Sporting KC Storm?
Sporting Kansas City seem to have their coach. But there is a ton of work to do before preseason starts in a week.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/04/2026/the-calm-before-the-sporting-kc-storm/
18 days ago
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According to
@tombogert.bsky.social
,
#SportingKC
have their coach. Announcement expected officially to come on Monday with a press conference tentatively set for later in the week.
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/04/2026/r...
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Report: Sporting KC Set to Announce Raphael Wicky as Coach on Monday
Sporting Kansas City is reportedly set to hire former Chicago Fire and Young Boys manager Raphael Wicky as its next head coach, marking the Swiss tactician's return to Major League Soccer.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/04/2026/report-sporting-kc-set-to-announce-raphael-wicky-as-coach-on-monday/
18 days ago
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Inspired by a Reddit post and
#SportingKC's
lack of a coach, it's worth looking into if the lack of an SKC coach is an aberration or the norm. How long does it usually take? How late are these hires usually made. Let's look at the facts.
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How Long Does it Take to Hire a Coach in MLS?
Sporting Kansas City have gone an extremely long-time without a permanent coach. Is this typical around Major League Soccer?
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/04/2026/how-long-does-it-take-to-hire-a-coach-in-mls/
18 days ago
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Looking for another New Year's resolution? Never a bad time to start following the Comets, start by listening to the newest episode of The Blue Turf!
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Nine games into the season - The Blue Turf
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/01/2026 · 1h 16m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kc-soccer-journal-a-sporting-kc-podcast/id904433031?i=1000743450358
20 days ago
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Robert Castellanos is on the move. Plus, where all the other former KC players are.
#SportingKC
#KCBaby
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Across State Lines: Castellanos Signs in Mexico
It’s the end of the year, but player movement continues. Former Sporting KC center back, Robert Castellanos is on his way to Mexico. Occasionally rumored with a move to Mexico during his time with Spo...
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/31/2025/across-state-lines-castellanos-signs-in-mexico/
21 days ago
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Who is
#SportingKC's
minority owner Peter Mallouk?
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Who is Sporting KC Minority Owner Peter Mallouk?
Have you ever heard of Peter Mallouk? Well he quietly owns a minority stake in Sporting Kansas City (and the Royals).
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/01/01/2026/who-is-sporting-kc-minority-owner-peter-mallouk/
21 days ago
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Buy low, sell high? Our own Robert Rusert makes the case why NOW is the time to become a
#SportingKC
fan
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How to win over friends and fam to Sporting KC this New Year
Both fans who adopt the club now and those who have stuck it out can say they were Sporting Kansas City fans before being a Sporting Kansas City was cool. Again.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/31/2025/how-to-win-over-friends-and-fam-to-sporting-kc-this-new-year/
22 days ago
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KC Soccer Journal
Tom Bogert
22 days ago
🇸🇪 Sources: The Columbus Crew are finalizing a deal to name Henrik Rydström the club’s next head coach, as
@michaelarace1.bsky.social
first reported. Rydström won two league titles with Malmö and is a proponent of attractive, front-footed soccer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
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Colombus Crew finalizing deal to name Henrik Rydström as head coach
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6931784/2025/12/31/colombus-crew-head-coach-henrik-rydstrom/
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Lots of KC Soccer stories in the last few days: - Mary Long tears her ACL 😢 - Bia rumors swirl - Feilhaber coaching news? - KC Streetcar extension to CPKC - All the MLS teams have coaches but KC
#SportingKC
#KCBaby
kcsoccerjournal.com/12/30/2025/a...
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Another Torn ACL, Bia Update, Benny Feilhaber’s Status and More
The Kansas City Current continue their busy offseason, and a Sporting KC Legend had a new job before he didn't.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/30/2025/another-torn-acl-bia-update-benny-feilhabers-status-and-more/
23 days ago
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#SportingKC
traded for 21-year-old right back, Justin Reynolds, from the Chicago Fire. The roster climbs to 17 players.
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Sporting KC Trade for Defender Justin Reynolds
Sporting Kansas City trade for a 21-year-old right back to bolster their roster heading into the 2026 season.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/30/2025/sporting-kc-trade-for-defender-justin-reynolds/
23 days ago
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2025 is coming to a close and we had a lot of wishes for Kansas City soccer this past year. Some of them came true. A chunk of them obviously didn't. Let's look back at our
#SportingKC
and
#KCBaby
wishes.
kcsoccerjournal.com/12/29/2025/a...
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A Look Back at 2025 Wishes
The year 2025 is coming to a close and it’s that time again, time for those year end lists and those retrospectives on the year that was 2025. As I’ve done for a number of years, dating all the way ba...
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/29/2025/a-look-back-at-2025-wishes-sportin-kc-current-kc-comets/
23 days ago
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KC Soccer Journal
Chad Smith
24 days ago
The KC Current's Mary Long announced on her Instagram she tore her ACL.
#KCBaby
(h/t
@crobbie20.bsky.social
)
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It’s been a long wait with no updates from Sporting KC (and still nothing), but Shades of Blue is back to talk about one team doing nothing and another making some truly puzzling moves.
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Silent Nights for Sporting KC - Shades of Blue
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 12/29/2025 · 50m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kc-soccer-journal-a-sporting-kc-podcast/id904433031?i=1000743052657
24 days ago
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Another day, another rumor. It is silly season after all.
#SportingKC
are reported to have interest in fullback Cesar Inga according to Gabriel Pachecon.
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Rumor: Peruvian Fullback Cesar Inga has “caught the eye” of Sporting KC
Still no new official signings, but here is another rumor for Sporting Kansas City. Cesar Inga out of Peru.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/29/2025/rumor-peruvian-fullback-cesar-inga-has-caught-the-eye-of-sporting-kc/
24 days ago
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A new
@fortheglorykc.bsky.social
is out! This week: - A
#SportingKC
rumor - A new KC Current coach and a surprising release and some other roster moves
#KCBaby
kcsoccerjournal.com/12/28/2025/a...
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A Sporting KC Rumor and WTF is Happening with the KC Current
We almost have Sporting KC news and there is a ton of (questionable) KC Current news to discuss on this week's episode.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/28/2025/a-sporting-kc-rumor-and-wtf-is-happening-with-the-kc-current/
25 days ago
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We've got a
#SportingKC
rumor. A defensive midfielder from the Albanian National Team, Juljan Shehu, is linked to SKC per Polish site
goal.pl
It may be nothing, but let's learn about Shehu.
kcsoccerjournal.com/12/28/2025/r...
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Rumor: Sporting KC Targeting Albanian Midfielder Juljan Shehu
The rumor could just be coming from an agent, but Sporting Kansas City fans need something to grasp ahold of in this slow offseason.
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/28/2025/rumor-sporting-kc-targeting-albanian-midfielder-juljan-shehu/
25 days ago
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The KC Current sign their 26th player in Alabama forward Gianna Paul. With loans (2) and maternity leave (1), they can still add to their roster with preseason approaching.
#KCBaby
kcsoccerjournal.com/12/26/2025/k...
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KC Current Sign 20-year-old Alabama Forward Gianna Paul
The Kansas City Current are up to 26 players with their latest signing (though they still have room to make moves).
https://kcsoccerjournal.com/12/26/2025/kc-current-sign-20-year-old-alabama-forward-gianna-paul/
27 days ago
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