Sports Medicine Report is SportingKC.com’s look at the latest health update regarding the team ahead of upcoming matches and is presented by The Sports Medicine Center at Children's Mercy.
All details listed are from the teams' official player availability reports submitted approximately three days prior to the match.
Sporting Kansas City returns to MLS action tonight when the club hosts second-place Austin FC at Children’s Mercy Park. The only addition to the Sports Medicine Report from Sporting’s elimination in the U.S. Open Cup midweek sees Khiry Shelton listed as questionable with a calf injury.
#SKCvATX Sports Medicine Report
Sporting KC
- OUT: Goalkeeper Tim Melia (Hamstring injury), midfielder Ozzie Cisneros (Hamstring injury) midfielder Gadi Kinda (Knee surgery), forward Alan Pulido (Knee surgery)
- QUESTIONABLE: Forward Khiry Shelton (Calf injury)
Austin FC
- OUT: Defender Hector Jimenez (Left groin), defender Freddy Kleeman (Left knee)
- QUESTIONABLE: None
In addition, defender Kortne Ford remains suspended through Sept. 10, 2022.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT (7:38 p.m. CT actual kick) on 38 The Spot, with an in-market stream available on SportingKC.com/live and the Sporting KC App, as well as an out-of-market stream available on ESPN+. Sports Radio 810 WHB (English) and La Grande 1340 AM (Spanish) will carry the game locally on the radio. Tickets are available via SeatGeek.com.
