O. BlorianChest Injury
Reported out
Major League SoccerMatchweek 26THE MATCH CENTRESporting Kansas City vs Philadelphia Union match centre
Full time
3:4
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Andre Luiz5′
Andre Luiz10′
W. Meyer16′
B. Damiani64′
C. Sullivan66′
M. Iloski68′
Z. Bassong73′ (og)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 22:03 UK.
Odds updated 20 Sep 01:01 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 8 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Sporting Kansas CityPhiladelphia Union
1.010Expected goals · API-Football0.650
6Shots on target8
10Total Shots10
44%Ball Possession56%
3Corner Kicks4
10Fouls13
2Yellow Cards3
—Red Cards—
5Goalkeeper Saves3
352Total passes442
278Passes accurate372
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Sporting Kansas City 6 reported
CapitaHamstring Injury
Reported out
J. DavisInjury
Reported out
I. JamesKnee Injury
Reported out
Z. BassongCalf Injury
Doubtful
O. WolffAnkle Injury
Doubtful
Philadelphia Union 1 reported
P. NdingaHamstring Injury
DoubtfulFetched 20 Sep, 01:24 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Sporting Kansas City
2/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
2.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 7 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Sporting Kansas City’s resultsPhiladelphia Union
6/10Wins
2.4Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Philadelphia Union’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Sporting Kansas City
10 matchesResults2 wins · 1 draws · 7 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game2.3
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Los Angeles FCHome · Major League Soccer3–1FC DallasAway · Major League Soccer3–4Vancouver WhitecapsHome · Major League Soccer0–3Atlanta United FCAway · Major League Soccer1–2St. Louis CityHome · Major League Soccer1–1Colorado RapidsAway · Major League Soccer0–2Houston DynamoHome · Major League Soccer0–2Los Angeles FCAway · Major League Soccer0–4Minnesota United FCHome · Major League Soccer2–1St. Louis CityAway · Major League Soccer2–3
Philadelphia Union
10 matchesResults6 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.4
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
San DiegoAway · Major League Soccer5–0FC CincinnatiHome · Major League Soccer5–0CF MontrealHome · Major League Soccer2–0New York Red BullsAway · Major League Soccer3–1AustinAway · Major League Soccer1–1Inter MiamiHome · Major League Soccer2–2New York City FCAway · Major League Soccer3–2Santos LagunaHome · Leagues Cup0–2NecaxaHome · Leagues Cup3–1Cruz AzulAway · Leagues Cup0–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Sporting Kansas City at home with Philadelphia Union away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:44 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
Sporting Kansas CityPhiladelphia Union
24Matches played25
18Points earned33
5Wins9
1.1Goals scored / match1.8
2.5Goals conceded / match1.6
0Clean sheets6
9Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Sporting Kansas City at home with Philadelphia Union away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Sporting Kansas City
1wins5MEETINGS
Philadelphia Union
2winsSep 2018 – Mar 2024 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Sporting Kansas City
Confirmed formation4-4-2Raphael Wicky
- 30
Stefan ClevelandG - 13
Justin ReynoldsD - 3
Moises MosqueraD - 28
Wyatt MeyerD - 18
Emir KarićD - 11
André LuizM - 4
Lasse Berg JohnsenM - 20
Kwaku AgyabengM - 14
Calvin HarrisM - 19
Taylor CalheiraF - 17
Stephen AfrifaF
Substitutes (9)
1 · John Pulskamp
15 · Jansen Miller
57 · Diego Borges
99 · Jayden Reid
33 · Owen Wolff
16 · Jacob Bartlett
22 · Zorhan Bassong
24 · Ruben Ramos
29 · Seymour Garfield-Reid
Philadelphia Union
Confirmed formation4-4-2Ryan Richter
- 18
Andre BlakeG - 39
Frankie WestfieldD - 44
Neil PierreD - 26
Nathan HarrielD - 27
Kai WagnerD - 6
Cavan SullivanM - 21
Danley Jean JacquesM - 4
Jovan LukićM - 19
Indiana VassilevM - 10
Milan IloskiF - 9
Bruno DamianiF
Substitutes (9)
31 · George Marks
5 · Japhet Sery Larsen
11 · Alejandro Bedoya
28 · Agustin Anello
33 · Quinn Sullivan
8 · Jesus Bueno
16 · Ben Bender
51 · Malik Jakupovic
23 · Ezekiel Alladoh
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Sporting Kansas City
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Cleveland | 97 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 20 | — |
| Justin Reynolds | 97 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 38 | 2 |
| Moises Mosquera | 97 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 46 | — |
| Wyatt Meyer | 97 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 47 | 1 |
| Emir Karić | 97 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | 42 | 2 |
| André Luiz | 97 | 9.3 | 2 | — | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| Lasse Berg Johnsen | 71 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — |
| Kwaku Agyabeng | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Calvin Harris | 82 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Taylor Calheira | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 14 | 2 |
| Stephen Afrifa | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Jacob Bartlett | 52 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 30 | 2 |
| Seymour Garfield-Reid | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Wolff | 27 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Zorhan Bassong | 26 | 6.0 | — | — | — | 22 | — |
| Ruben Ramos | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| John Pulskamp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jansen Miller | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Borges | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jayden Reid | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Philadelphia Union
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Blake | 97 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 33 | — |
| Frankie Westfield | 97 | 5.9 | — | 1 | — | 59 | — |
| Neil Pierre | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 55 | 2 |
| Nathan Harriel | 97 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 55 | — |
| Kai Wagner | 97 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 40 | — |
| Cavan Sullivan | 82 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| Danley Jean Jacques | 97 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | 44 | 1 |
| Jovan Lukić | 82 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Indiana Vassilev | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 15 | — |
| Milan Iloski | 82 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 23 | — |
| Bruno Damiani | 89 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 21 | — |
| Quinn Sullivan | 52 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | — |
| Alejandro Bedoya | 15 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Jesus Bueno | 15 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 |
| Ezekiel Alladoh | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Agustin Anello | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| George Marks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Japhet Sery Larsen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Bender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malik Jakupovic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Major League Soccer table
Current standings · Western Conference. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 50 | DWLWL |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 47 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 47 | WDWWW |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 45 | WDWWD |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 44 | LDLWD |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 41 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 36 | LDWDL |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 36 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Seattle Sounders | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 35 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 | LLLDW |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 32 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | DDLLL |
| 13 |  Austin | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 31 | DDWDD |
| 14 |  Minnesota United FC | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 29 | LLLLL |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 63 | -32 | 21 | WLWLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Sporting Kansas City | Draw | Philadelphia Union |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 5.00 | 4.50 | 1.44 |
| Bet365 | 5.75 | 4.75 | 1.48 |
| Marathonbet | 5.50 | 4.80 | 1.46 |
| Betfair | 5.50 | 4.75 | 1.44 |
| BetVictor | 5.75 | 4.80 | 1.45 |
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