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@TheBackpost
Thad
3 years
Berhalter: We see Busio at the 6 but also in attacking positions, his time has come, you will see him on the field. #USMNT #SportingKC
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5 years
In other good news for SKC: Ilie practicing, Medranda practicing as a neutral and Besler jogging #sportingkc
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1 year
The Kansas City Chiefs will be in the same hotel as Sporting KC when they get to Arizona. #SportingKC #ChiefsKingdom
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6 years
Felipe Gutierrez back in training today, will probably ease into it but good sign for his return #SportingKC
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5 years
Benny Feilhaber is in training this morning with #sportingkc
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3 years
Pulskamp is the youngest keeper to win since Bill Hamid in 2010 and the youngest in SKC history
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3 years
IF MLS cared about SKC winning the schedule would not be SO congested right now
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3 years
MLS announced that Sporting KC Manager and Sporting Director Peter Vermes has been fined an undisclosed amount for comments regarding the officiating following SKC’s match against RSL on Nov. 7. These comments are in violation of the league’s public criticism policy. #sportingkc
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6 months
Kansas City Current Honor legendary soccer journalist by naming of the Grant Wahl Memorial Press Box at CPKC Stadium @thekccurrent #kcbaby
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1 year
Many of the SBNation sites will become unsupported in the near future. What exactly that means for @BlueTestamentKC and our contributors and readers we do not know yet. What I do know is that we will find a way to continue covering soccer in Kansas City.
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3 years
SKC draft pick Jamil Roberts was at practice day. @JamilRoberts was a standout player for College Cup winning @HerdMSoccer and is now focused on his pro career with @SportingKC #SportingKC
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3 years
My shots of Seth's Sinovic's goal and iconic celebration in the 2013 playoffs against New England. #sportingkc #mls
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3 years
Berhalter: Gianluca will definitely be pushing for a starting position (with US). He has transitioned better than just about anyone has in his move to Serie A. #USMNT #SportingKC #VeneziaFC
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3 years
Maybe... just MAYBE the U23's could have used a guy like this.... #USMNT
@SportingKC
Sporting Kansas City
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Gianluca, oh my GOODNESS! #SKCvLA |
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3 years
Sporting KC signs captain Johnny Russell to new contract through 2023 with option for 2024 #SportingKC
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3 years
I have been told that both Gadi Kinda and Daniel Salloi will remain with SKC during the international window. #sportingkc
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3 years
Maybe, just maybe... the U23 Olympic qualifying squad could have used a guy like this?
@MLS
Major League Soccer
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GIANLUCA BUSIO! 😤 Right on target for the equalizer! #SKCvHOU
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2 years
A few @Chiefs players at @thekccurrent practice today including some guy named Patrick. A fun crossbar challenge between the players #KCChiefs #tealrising
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6 years
Former Sporting KC defender Erik Palmer-Brown gets first call into full national team #SportingKC #USMNT
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6 years
Vermes: Fontas will be in the 18 this weekend #SportingKC
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2 years
Vermes: we are very close to signing a forward and should announce next week #SportingKC
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3 years
PV: everyone healing well, Pulido is running, could be available for this weekend's game #SportingKC
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3 years
Busio: I want to play well enough that he (Berhalter) has to call me in for qualifying. #SportingKC #USMNT
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3 years
Vermes: No word from league on Tim #SportingKC
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4 years
PV: It is utterly ridiculous. Either a goal or a penalty on the keeper #SportingKC
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3 years
Vermes and Russell confirm a verbal agreement for two more years with #sportingkc
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3 years
Busio training with the US this afternoon in preparation for Gold Cup match with Canada so he hasn't left for Italy just yet... #usmnt #sportingkc
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2 years
MLS Disciplinary Committee found Montréal mid Matko Miljevic guilty of simulation/embellishment in the 27th minute of match against Sporting KC on July 9 Miljevic has been fined for his actions. Uri's yellow has been absolved. #SportingKC
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3 years
Vermes: Busio was back in KC today, Pulido meeting team in California #SportingKC
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3 years
Shortly after Hernandez told SKC, they took steps to make sure he was safe, MLS was informed and a couple days later he was on his way to treatment. #SportingKC
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6 years
Gutierrez and Busio in full training this week... Lobato and and Medranda starting to run again... Opara should be ok for this weekend #SportingKC
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6 years
Sporting KC’s Russell wants to play, not rest #SportingKC
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4 years
With the NWSL expanding the next two year and Kansas City always at the top of viewers for USWNT and NWSL games, is it time bring professional women's soccer back to Kansas City? #NWSL
Yes! NWSL to Kansas City!
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3 years
Busio SCORES for @VeneziaFC_EN ! A deflection but still a goal! #SportingKC
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1 year
Update: We know The Blue Testament will be leaving SB Nation at the end of March. We are not sure where we will land, going independent or joining an existing network are options. The only certainty is that we will not quit and @BlueTestamentKC will continue in some form.
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4 years
Vermes: SKC tested when they arrived in Orlando last night. Results back this morning with all negatives. #sportingkc #MLSisBack
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2 months
Kansas City soccer undefeated this weekend: @thekccurrent 5-4 over Portland AND open the first women's stadium @SportingKC 2-1 over San Jose to stay undefeated @KCComets 11-5 over the Ambush to clinch playoffs @SportingKCII 2-1 over Houston to start season #kansascity
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3 years
MLS announced that SKC midfielder Roger Espinoza has been fined an undisclosed amount for his comments regarding the officiating following KC’s match against Real Salt Lake on Nov. 7. These comments are in violation of the league’s public criticism policy. #SportingKC
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3 years
Peter gave thanks for the outside motivation... (Vancouver coach promised a win) #sportingkc
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2 years
Kansas City will host the 2026 World Cup
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2 years
Pulido likely out for year Kinda out through preseason+ Efforts to find striker depth not successful yet... Some player signings coming soon (Slightly depressing presser for SKC today) #SportingKC
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3 years
This is why Salloi should have been VOTED in to the All-Star game. (He got my media vote and fan vote). Praise to Bradley for naming him although he might be regretting that boost of confidence he gave. #SportingKC
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2 years
Salloi: We are going at it (Open Cup) 100%, we want to win tomorrow. #sportingkc
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5 years
10 year challenge: Children’s Mercy Park #SportingKC #MLS
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2 years
Sporting KC and forward Nikola Vujnovic mutually agree to terminate contract. Could be a lead up to a potential third move in this window #sportingkc
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5 years
Busio named to the US roster for the 2019 U17 World Cup in Brazil #USMNT #SportingKC
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1 year
Dany Rosero introduced to media today #SportingKC
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11 years
Picture being presented to @gzusi today by Mexico fans http://t.co/RKwernqEj9
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3 years
Gerso with his first for Jeju United #Kleague
@kleague
K League
3 years
⚽️ 4' GOAL | Jeju United 1-0 Seongnam FC 🚀 Gerso Fernandes fires the Islanders into an early lead with an absolute rocket! 📺 Watch 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘: #KLeague | #K 리그 | #JEJvSFC
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4 years
Pulido is back and quarantining but able to individual training, should be available for next weekend #SportingKC
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3 years
Roberto Puncec has obtained his green card, no longer uses an international spot #SportingKC
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3 years
Berhalter: Everyone has experience in a World Cup Qualifier except Gianluca, hopefully we can get him experience in one... #USMNT
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3 years
Busio starts again for the US #usmnt #sportingkc
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6 years
Vermes: Andreu Fontas in town getting physical. Should be in training tomorrow if all goes well. #SportingKC
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10 years
ALS ice bucket challenge by @soonysaad http://t.co/wlf0h28K0l
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7 years
On the good news side, Opara is training today #SportingKC
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3 years
MLS has suspended SKC mid Felipe Hernandez without pay for remainder of  2021 for violations of league gambling integrity rules and standards of conduct. He engaged in extensive and unlawful sports gambling that included placing wagers on two MLS matches. #sportingkc
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5 years
Why does Beckerman even get warnings at this point in his life? He should start games on a yellow.
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3 years
Looks like Busio will be wearing the #27 for @VeneziaFC_EN in case you are wanting to order a jersey #SportingKC
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4 years
There may not be a lot of them for obvious reasons but @KCCauldron was already letting the Dynamo know they are there. #sportingkc
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Looks like every @thekccurrent player except Mal Weber in at least some part of training today. #kcbaby
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4 years
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3 years
I have said before and will say again, SKC needs to have a template for his name to put up on the wall ready.
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1 year
I am hearing @thekccurrent may (likely) set a new attendance record this Sunday. #nwsl #kccurrent #kcbaby
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3 years
Pulido not called up for Mexico... @SportingKC
@miseleccionmxEN
Mexican National Team
3 years
You asked for it — and here it is. 🚨👀 HC Gerardo Martino has chosen his squad for our upcoming matches in the @Concacaf Qualifiers Road to Qatar 2022. 🔜🇯🇲🇨🇷🇵🇦 #Pasi ónyOrgullo | #FMFporNuestroF útbol
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Thad
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Note from SKC practice this morning: Saw Agada running, Ford was running earlier, Pierre looked good, would be surprised if he is not in a game day roster soon. Ndenbe getting closer as well. #SportingKC
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9 months
Lavogez full training, Glas and DiBernardo training with no contact. Stine and Lauren both trained. Debinha trained. Desi moved from rehab to return to play protocol. No update on Gautrat. #nwsl #kcbaby #kccurrent
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3 years
PV commented and praised every player in the starting lineup in his first answer in the presser. Clearly happy with the performance and overall play. #SportingKC
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9 months
Sources confirm that @thekccurrent midfielder Claire Lavogez has been activated. She is now available for selection. #KCCurrent #KCBaby #NWSL
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6 years
That moment when Rubio is (allegedly) punched in the head but there is no call. #sportingkc #skc #mls #proreferee #rain #soccerphotography #kansascity #sonya7iii #soccer @ Children's…
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3 years
Vermes: Pulido surgery went well and he is progressing really well. Lindsay had a little setback but is progressing - they should be the only two unavailable #SportingKC
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2 years
Marinos Tzionis has arrived in Kansas City and Remi Walter is back also, presumably with green card in hand #SportingKC
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1 year
Ball and Gautrat on full practice. Glas on limited practice. #kccurrent #kcbaby #nwsl
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3 years
"He is special", Berhalter discussing Busio #usmnt #SportingKC
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2 years
Johnny spoke with Daniel before the game and said we both need to step up #sportingkc
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1 year
The Blue Testament is now . We are excited to be a part of the Soccer Now Network. Come take a look and enjoy coverage of #SportingKC , #KCBaby , SKC II and @KCComets
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3 years
Salloi: "Never seen wo many bad calls in one game." Said they still should have won the game. #sportingkc
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1 year
When I asked about Dwyer today, PV responded "We are probably not moving in that direction." He was not in training so it seems that trial is done for now with Afrifa arriving today also. #sportingkc
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4 years
I think PRO needs to apologize....
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5 years
Fontas back in training. SKC being careful with him but he is on his way back. #sportingkc
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3 years
Vermes: Shelton was in hospital yesterday from the collision with LAFC keeper and will not be available this weekend #SportingKC
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3 years
Vermes surprised that Busio was not called up for the Olympic quaifiers #SportingKC #USMNT
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6 years
Vermes: With exception of Medranda and Lobato (out for season) everyone is healthy and available for the 18 #SportingKC #SKCvLA
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1 year
Ball and Hamilton working on the side but getting closer to rejoining @thekccurrent training #kccurrent #nwsl #kcbaby
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3 years
Roger Espinoza did confirm he is retired from international competition and will not be in the squad for Honduras at the Gold Cup. #sportingkc
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3 years
I checked and it has been confirmed that Shelton was in hospital for an abdominal injury. And yes, it was related to the collision with the LAFC keeper in the last game. #SportingKC
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Thad
2 years
Preliminary rosters for 2022 Concacaf W Championship, 7 KC players: Canada MF DESIREE SCOTT DF VICTORIA PICKETT Jamaica GK SYDNEY SCHNEIDER USA GK ADRIANNA FRANCH MF KRISTEN HAMILTON DF ALEX LOERA DF HAILIE MACE No Sam Mewis, still out for unknown length of time #USWNT
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5 years
Russell and Medranda available for Saturday. Espinoza and Hurtado training this week. #SportingKC
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5 years
Zusi, Gerso ran and did warmup drills. Getting a little healthier. #sportingkc
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3 years
Busio practicing at both the 6 and 8, says now is the time to show he deserves the call up and to play as the national team level. #sportingkc #USMNT
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3 years
Kudos to @KCWoSo , they had multiple picks and did not waste time
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2 years
Coach Potter just said in press conference that Cece Kizer is 100% ready to go for the Championship match Saturday. Good news for @thekccurrent after she subbed off in the last match. #NWSL #TealRising
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2 years
Former KC Current, FCKC and USWNT keeper signs with Washington Spirit. Barnie is one of the nicest people, wish her all the best.
@WashSpirit
Washington Spirit
2 years
NEWS | Washington Spirit Sign Goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart to One-Year Deal
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6 years
I think ESPN could have chosen much better MLS games for national tv today.
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6 years
Vermes: Absolutely unacceptable performance by the referee tonight #SportingKC
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10 years
ALS ice bucket challenge with @ssinovic http://t.co/zd94IbKn9e
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3 years
Vermes: a good chance that something may happen before the transfer window closes, looking to acquire some players but nothing definite #SportingKC
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1 year
PV: Not one conversation with Chivas about Pulido returning there. #SportingKC #Chivas
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