Daniel Sperry
@danielsperrykc.bsky.social
Covering Sporting KC and KC Current for the Kansas City Star. Got tips? Email: [email protected]
Press conferences are terrible for getting full quotes and context out quickly. So here's the whole of what Vlatko Andonovski had to say about Bia playing through injury today:
November 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Press conferences are terrible for getting full quotes and context out quickly. So here's the whole of what Vlatko Andonovski had to say about Bia playing through injury today:
The year is 2076 and Sporting KC fans still won't understand that Jake Reid's function is purely on the business side of things.
October 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The year is 2076 and Sporting KC fans still won't understand that Jake Reid's function is purely on the business side of things.
BREAKING: Sources confirm Sporting Kansas City is hiring NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee as president of soccer operations and general manager
NYCFC has the most 15+ win seasons of any MLS teams since 2016. @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social on it first.
A new era begins at #SportingKC
NYCFC has the most 15+ win seasons of any MLS teams since 2016. @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social on it first.
A new era begins at #SportingKC
September 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
BREAKING: Sources confirm Sporting Kansas City is hiring NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee as president of soccer operations and general manager
NYCFC has the most 15+ win seasons of any MLS teams since 2016. @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social on it first.
A new era begins at #SportingKC
NYCFC has the most 15+ win seasons of any MLS teams since 2016. @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social on it first.
A new era begins at #SportingKC
Lots of rotation for the Current tonight. No Cooper, Mace and Bia on the bench. CB pairing is first time too. I'll be curious who plays on the left side of the pair. Robinson a lefty but Sharples has been so good there. #KCBaby
September 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Lots of rotation for the Current tonight. No Cooper, Mace and Bia on the bench. CB pairing is first time too. I'll be curious who plays on the left side of the pair. Robinson a lefty but Sharples has been so good there. #KCBaby
It's been an incredibly cool morning here for PL Fan Fest. Cannot stress enough how awesome it has been. Fans of every team here. I usually have high expectations for soccer events in this city and this well surpassed.
September 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's been an incredibly cool morning here for PL Fan Fest. Cannot stress enough how awesome it has been. Fans of every team here. I usually have high expectations for soccer events in this city and this well surpassed.
Don't disrespect my Bulldogs #PrideoftheValley
September 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Don't disrespect my Bulldogs #PrideoftheValley
Temwa is fine, I guess. Lorena isn't...was a surprise questionable. Laurel Ivory starts. E Ball returns. Hutton gets a rest. Bia back in. #KCBaby
September 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Temwa is fine, I guess. Lorena isn't...was a surprise questionable. Laurel Ivory starts. E Ball returns. Hutton gets a rest. Bia back in. #KCBaby
Raucous ovation for Desi Scott with tonight's #KCBaby chant. Match underway from CPKC Stadium. A win officially clinches a playoff spot for the Current.
August 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Raucous ovation for Desi Scott with tonight's #KCBaby chant. Match underway from CPKC Stadium. A win officially clinches a playoff spot for the Current.
Debinha and Cooper back into the Starting XI but Sentnor stays. Have a feeling Debinha will play more as a striker but am happy to be surprised. #KCBaby
August 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Debinha and Cooper back into the Starting XI but Sentnor stays. Have a feeling Debinha will play more as a striker but am happy to be surprised. #KCBaby
Statement from an @nwslsoccer.com spokesperson on the delays for #KCvORL.
August 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Statement from an @nwslsoccer.com spokesperson on the delays for #KCvORL.
PER NWSL Rules of Competition regarding Extreme Heat and match delays:
August 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
PER NWSL Rules of Competition regarding Extreme Heat and match delays:
Sporting KC has waived Dany Rosero. The 31-year-old center back has only made 5 appearances in 2025, and has only made two sub appearances since March. He was out of contract at the end of the season. #SportingKC
August 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Sporting KC has waived Dany Rosero. The 31-year-old center back has only made 5 appearances in 2025, and has only made two sub appearances since March. He was out of contract at the end of the season. #SportingKC
Also, in the aftermath of both teams deciding to make today wild for me, we've got a game to play.
Here's the KC Current lineup. Debinha is available off the bench. Lacho starts in the 10 role. Otherwise, a first choice XI.
Here's the KC Current lineup. Debinha is available off the bench. Lacho starts in the 10 role. Otherwise, a first choice XI.
August 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Also, in the aftermath of both teams deciding to make today wild for me, we've got a game to play.
Here's the KC Current lineup. Debinha is available off the bench. Lacho starts in the 10 role. Otherwise, a first choice XI.
Here's the KC Current lineup. Debinha is available off the bench. Lacho starts in the 10 role. Otherwise, a first choice XI.
I asked Kerry Zavagnin today about Sporting KC's overperformance in both xG and in terms of how many goals they've conceded against their xG, and how they evaluate numbers like that.
Here's his response:
#SportingKC
Here's his response:
#SportingKC
July 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I asked Kerry Zavagnin today about Sporting KC's overperformance in both xG and in terms of how many goals they've conceded against their xG, and how they evaluate numbers like that.
Here's his response:
#SportingKC
Here's his response:
#SportingKC
It's hot and gross outside but we've got soccer coming to ya live in 20. #KCBaby seeks to finish the first half of the season with 11/13 matches won.
June 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
It's hot and gross outside but we've got soccer coming to ya live in 20. #KCBaby seeks to finish the first half of the season with 11/13 matches won.
Lo LaBonta will be out tomorrow, per the KC Current injury report. She seems to have picked up a knee injury. Nichelle Prince also out.
Everyone else is good to go, at least those not already diagnosed as long term. #KCBaby
Everyone else is good to go, at least those not already diagnosed as long term. #KCBaby
June 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Lo LaBonta will be out tomorrow, per the KC Current injury report. She seems to have picked up a knee injury. Nichelle Prince also out.
Everyone else is good to go, at least those not already diagnosed as long term. #KCBaby
Everyone else is good to go, at least those not already diagnosed as long term. #KCBaby