Game Notes: Sporting KC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | March 17, 2018

SPORTING KANSAS CITY vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK, Kansas City, Kan. Sat., March 17, 2018 (Week 3, MLS Game #26) 7:30 p.m. CT (FS-KC / FS-MW+; NBCS-BA+2)

SPORTING KANSAS CITY 2018 CAREER No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A GK 6-5 185 08/30/1995 Chula Vista, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Adrian Zendejas DF 6-4 195 12/28/1994 Zenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Amer Didic 3 Ike Opara DF 6-2 180 02/21/1989 Durham, NC 2 2 0 0 119 93 12 3 4 Brad Evans DF 6-1 160 04/20/1985 Phoenix, AZ 0 0 0 0 230 198 25 29 DF 6-0 170 02/11/1987 Kansas City, MO 2 2 0 0 228 222 3 15 5 Matt Besler 6 Ilie Sanchez MF 5-11 170 11/21/1990 Barcelona, Spain 2 2 0 0 35 35 0 2 FW 5-10 168 04/08/1990 Glasgow, Scotland 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 7 Johnny Russell DF 5-10 160 08/18/1986 Orlando, FL 2 2 0 0 220 180 26 56 8 Graham Zusi 10 Yohan Croizet MF 5-10 170 02/15/1992 Sarrebourg, France 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 11 Diego Rubio FW 5-11 170 05/15/1993 Santiago, Chile 1 1 0 0 32 15 7 2 Gerso Fernandes FW 5-8 140 02/21/1991 Bissau, Guinea-Bissau 2 0 0 0 34 26 8 2 12 13 Gianluca Busio FW 5-7 135 05/28/2002 Greensboro, NC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Khiry Shelton FW 6-3 191 06/26/1993 Carson, CO 1 1 0 0 55 24 6 10 14 Seth Sinovic DF 5-10 170 01/28/1987 Kansas City, MO 1 1 0 0 186 179 1 9 15 16 Graham Smith DF 6-3 186 11/25/1995 Highlands Ranch, CO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 Roger Espinoza MF 5-11 170 10/25/1986 Puerto Cortes, Honduras 2 2 0 1 192 172 5 24 Eric Dick GK 6-5 205 10/03/1994 Roeland Park, KS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 19 Cristian Lobato MF 5-11 160 03/07/1989 Esparreguera, Spain 1 1 0 0 11 7 1 0 Daniel Salloi FW 6-1 150 07/19/1996 Siofok, Hungary 2 1 0 2 24 13 3 4 20 21 Felipe Gutierrez MF 5-7 145 10/08/1990 Quintero, Chile 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 0 22 Emiliano Amor DF 6-0 175 05/16/1995 Buenos Aires, Argentina 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Colton Storm DF 5-10 175 07/06/1994 Mechanicsburg, PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jaylin Lindsey DF 5-8 155 03/27/2000 Charlotte, NC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 29 Tim Melia GK 6-1 190 05/15/1986 Great River, NY 2 2 0 0 89 88 0 0 Matt Lewis DF 6-2 165 08/01/1996 Kansas City, MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 90 Kharlton Belmar FW 5-11 160 12/01/1992 Virginia Beach, VA 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 94 Jimmy Medranda DF 5-8 150 02/07/1994 Mosquera, Colombia 2 0 1 0 76 54 4 3 HEAD COACH : Peter Vermes

11/21/1966 W116 L92 T74

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 2018 CAREER No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A DF 5-7 150 10/09/1992 Bogota, Sweden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Joel Qwiberg 3 Francois Affolter DF 6-1 168 03/13/1991 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 MF 5-10 162 06/24/1986 Lubbock, TX 1 1 0 0 260 158 13 44 6 Shea Salinas 7 Magnus Eriksson MF 5-11 180 04/08/1990 Stockholm, Sweden 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 FW 6-0 165 01/28/1983 Danville, CA 1 1 0 1 294 256 134 35 8 Chris Wondolowski 9 Danny Hoesen FW 6-1 165 01/15/1991 Heerlen, Netherlands 1 1 2 0 33 21 7 5 Jahmir Hyka MF 5-7 140 03/08/1988 Tirana, Albania 0 0 0 0 30 21 3 5 10 11 Vako Qazaishvili MF 5-9 163 01/29/1993 Ozurgeti, Georgia 1 1 1 2 14 9 6 4 Matt Bersano GK 6-1 185 09/10/1992 Chandler, AZ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 14 Jackson Yueill MF 5-10 165 03/19/1997 Bloomington, MN 0 0 0 0 13 10 0 1 Jimmy Ockford DF 6-1 185 06/10/1992 Trenton, NJ 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 15 16 Chris Wehan MF 5-9 141 01/29/1994 Orange, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JT Marcinkowski GK 6-1 185 05/09/1997 Alamo, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 20 Anibal Godoy MF 6-0 165 02/10/1990 Panama City, Panama 1 1 0 0 60 58 5 3 Tommy Thompson MF 5-7 154 08/15/1995 Hinsdale, IN 1 0 0 0 80 37 1 4 22 23 Florian Jungwirth MF 5-11 174 01/27/1989 Grafelfing, Germany 1 1 0 0 31 31 2 3 Nick Lima DF 5-9 177 11/17/1994 Castro Valley, CA 1 1 0 0 23 21 2 1 24 25 Quincy Amarikwa FW 5-9 180 10/29/1987 Bakersfield, CA 0 0 0 0 176 90 24 17 Eric Calvillo MF 5-7 140 01/02/1998 Palmdale, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 27 Fatai Alashe MF 6-0 170 10/21/1993 Southfield, MI 1 0 0 0 74 67 5 3 Andrew Tarbell GK 6-3 194 10/07/1993 Mandeville, LA 1 1 0 0 13 12 0 0 28 29 Jacob Akanyirige DF 5-11 157 12/31/2001 Pleasanton, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Yeferson Quintana DF 6-4 196 04/19/1996 Bella Union, Uruguay 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 30 31 Harold Cummings DF 6-0 185 03/01/1992 Panama City, Panama 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 Gilbert Fuentes MF 5-6 140 02/21/2002 Tracy, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 79 Danny Musovski FW 6-0 160 11/30/1995 Henderson, NV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mohamed Thiaw FW 6-2 176 01/24/1995 Lexington, NY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86 96 Luis Felipe MF 6-1 165 01/29/1996 Mineola, NY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HEAD COACH : Mikael Stahre

07/05/1975 W1 L0 T0

SPORTING KANSAS CITY vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES Saturday, March 17; Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan., 7:30 p.m. CT REFEREES

2018 SEASON RECORDS

GP W-L-T PTS GF GA Sporting 2 1-1-0 3 4 5 at home 1 0-1-0 0 0 2

REFEREE: Allen Chapman.

AR1 (bench): Adam Wienckowski; AR2 (opposite): Kevin Klinger; 4th: Hilario Grajeda; VAR: Edvin Jurisevic TEAM NEWS

Earthquakes 1 1-0-0 3 3 2 on road 0 0-0-0 0 0 0

SUSPENDED: none WARNINGS: SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: none SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: none

LEAGUE HEAD-TO-HEAD ALL-TIME: Sporting 24 wins (4 shootout), 65 goals …

Earthquakes 24 wins (3 shootout), 67 goals … Ties 8

DISABLED LIST: none INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none

AT KC: Sporting 19 wins (2 shootout), 44 goals …

Earthquakes 8 wins (2 shootout), 29 goals … Ties 1 LAST YEAR (MLS): 3/18: KC 2, SJ 1 (Feilhaber 37; own goal 89 -- Jungwirth 91+) 6/17: SJ 0, KC 0

LAST LEAGUE MATCHES CHICAGO FIRE 3 SPORTING KANSAS CITY 4 Scoring Summary: KC--Gutierrez 1 (unassisted) 9 KC--Russell 1 (Salloi 1, Espinoza 1) 44 CHI--Katai 1 (Schweinsteiger 1) 70 CHI--Nikolic 1 (unassisted) 74 CHI--Nikolic 2 (Vincent 1, Polster 1) 82 KC--Medranda 1 (unassisted) 83 KC--Gutierrez 2 (Salloi 2, Russell 1) 86

UPCOMING MATCHES EARTHQUAKES SPORTING Sat. Mar. 31 New York City FC Sat. Mar. 24 at Colorado Sat. Apr. 7 at Philadelphia Sat. Mar. 31 D.C. United Sat. Apr. 14 Houston Sun. Apr. 8 at LA Galaxy Sat. Apr. 21 at Orlando City Sun. Apr. 15 Seattle

SPORTING KANSAS CITY--Tim Melia, Graham Zusi, Ike Opara, Matt Besler, Seth Sinovic (Jimmy Medranda 69), Roger Espinoza, Ilie Sanchez, Felipe Gutierrez, Johnny Russell (Yohan Croizet 93+), Khiry Shelton (Gerso Fernandes 55), Daniel Salloi.

WHERE THE GOALS COME FROM EARTHQUAKES

SPORTING

F 4 45

A 5 36

GOALS SCORED MINUTES PER GOAL

F 3 30

A 2 45

3 0 0 0

2 0 0 0

2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 2 1

0 1 1

HOW SCORED

0 3 1 0

RIGHT FOOT LEFT FOOT HEADERS OTHER

2 2 1 0

TYPE OF PLAY

4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0

OPEN PLAY CROSS CORNER REBOUND PENALTIES DIRECT FROM FREE KICK FREE KICK (INDIRECT) OWN GOALS

0 4 0

3 2 0

INSIDE GOAL AREA INSIDE PENALTY AREA OUTSIDE PENALTY AREA

DISTANCE

(W-L-T) KC SJ

RECORD AT HALFTIME LEAD TIED TRAIL 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 3 MINNESOTA UNITED FC 2 Scoring Summary: SJ--Hoesen 1 (Qazaishvili 1) 27 SJ--Qazaishvili 1 (Wondolowski 1) 28 SJ--Hoesen 2 (Qazaishvili 2) 59 MIN--Molino 1 (Ramirez 1, Thiesson 1) 81 MIN--Molino 2 (Schuller 1) 85 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES--Andrew Tarbell, Nick Lima, Yeferson Quintana (Jimmy Ockford 54), Harold Cummings, Shea Salinas, Magnus Eriksson (Tommy Thompson 82), Anibal Godoy, Florian Jungwirth, Valeri Qazaishvili (Fatai Alashe 88), Danny Hoesen, Chris Wondolowski.

RECORD WITH FIRST GOAL SCORE ALLOW 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0

THE LAST TIME

Home win Road win Home loss Road loss Tie game Shutout for Shutout vs.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY Date Score (Gms since) 9/24/2017 KC 2, LA 1 3/10/2018 KC 4, CHI 3 3/04/2018 KC 0, NYC 2 10/22/2017 KC 1, RSL 2 10/15/2017 KC 0, HOU 0 10/15/2017 KC 0, HOU 0 3/04/2018 KC 0, NYC 2

GAME-BY-GAME: WON/LOST/TIED Sporting KC LW Earthquakes W

(3) (0) (0) (1) (3) (3) (1)

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES Date Score (Gms since) 3/03/2018 SJ 3, MIN 2 (0) 8/27/2017 SJ 3, LA 0 (3) 9/27/2017 SJ 1, CHI 4 (3) 9/23/2017 SJ 0, DC 4 (1) 10/15/2017 SJ 1, VAN 1 (2) 9/16/2017 SJ 1, HOU 0 (6) 9/23/2017 SJ 0, DC 4 (5)

TEAM LEADERS SPORTING G: 2 Gutierrez A: 2 Salloi SHT: 10 Russell SOG: 5 Gutierrez FC: 7 Sanchez FS: 3 Espinoza OF: 1 4 players tied C: 1 Melia/Sanchez E: 0 EARTHQUAKES G: 2 Hoesen A: 2 Qazaishvili SHT: 7 Hoesen SOG: 3 Hoesen FC: 3 Wondolowski FS: 5 Godoy OF: 1 Hoesen/Wondolowski C: 1 Ockford E: 0

GOALSCORING RECORD GOALS SCORED IN GAME

GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVG KC 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 2.00 SJ 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 3.00 GOALS ALLOWED IN GAME

GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVG KC 2 0 0 1 1 0 5 2.50 SJ 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2.00 GOALS BY INTERVALS GOALS SCORED

Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 KC 4 1 0 1 0 0 2 SJ 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 GOALS ALLOWED

Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 KC 5 0 0 1 1 2 1 SJ 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

2018 SPORTING KANSAS CITY STATISTICS (1-1-0, 3 pts.)

UNF 21 7 94 20 17 19 11 12 8 3 6 14 5 15 29 10

POS M F D F M M F F D D M F D D G M

PLAYER Felipe Gutierrez Johnny Russell Jimmy Medranda Daniel Salloi Roger Espinoza Cristian Lobato Diego Rubio Gerso Fernandes Graham Zusi Ike Opara Ilie Sanchez Khiry Shelton Matt Besler Seth Sinovic Tim Melia Yohan Croizet Own-goals received Opponent totals Team totals

GP 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2

GS 2 2 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1

MIN 180 179 38 119 180 73 61 68 180 180 180 55 180 69 180 58

2 2

2 2

180 180

G 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4

A 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SHT 6 10 2 4 3 0 0 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 2

SOG 5 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FC 5 1 1 1 3 0 0 2 1 3 7 1 1 0 0 0

FS 2 3 1 2 5 2 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

OFF 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

CK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 4

24 34

11 11

23 26

26 23

6 4

6 13

5 2

1 0

GAME-WINNING GOALS: Felipe Gutierrez 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Daniel Salloi 1, Johnny Russell 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None SPORTING KANSAS CITY GOALKEEPING UNF 29

POS G

GOALKEEPER Tim Melia Team totals Opponent totals

GP 2 2 2

GS 2 2 2

MIN SHTS 180 11 180 11 180 11

SV 5 5 7

GA 5 5 4

GAA 2.5 2.5 2

PG 0 0 0

PA 0 0 0

W 1 1 1

L 1 1 1

T 0 0 0

SO 0 0 1

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2018 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES STATISTICS (1-0-0, 3 pts.)

UNF 9 11 8 28 20 27 23 31 15 7 24 6 22 30

POS F M F G M M M D D M D M M D

PLAYER Danny Hoesen Vako Qazaishvili Chris Wondolowski Andrew Tarbell Anibal Godoy Fatai Alashe Florian Jungwirth Harold Cummings Jimmy Ockford Magnus Eriksson Nick Lima Shea Salinas Tommy Thompson Yeferson Quintana Own-goals received Team totals Opponent totals

GP 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

GS 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1

MIN 90 88 90 90 90 2 90 90 36 82 90 90 8 54

G 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2

1 1

1 1

90 90

GP 1 1 1

GS 1 1 1

MIN SHTS 90 5 90 5 90 9

A 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SHT 7 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1

SOG 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0

FC 0 0 3 0 2 0 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 1

FS 0 3 1 1 5 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 1 0

OFF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0

C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 3

18 15

9 5

14 17

17 14

2 1

9 8

1 1

0 0

GAME-WINNING GOALS: Danny Hoesen 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Vako Qazaishvili 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES GOALKEEPING UNF 28

POS G

GOALKEEPER Andrew Tarbell Team totals Opponent totals

SV 3 3 6

GA 2 2 3

GAA 2 2 3

PG 0 0 0

PA 0 0 0

W 1 1 0

L 0 0 1

T 0 0 0

SO 0 0 0

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SPORTING KANSAS CITY 2018 SCHEDULE DAY DATE Sun. Mar. Sat. Mar. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sun. Sun. Fri. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sun. Sun. Sun. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed.

Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May June June June June July

Sat. July Sat. July Sat. July Sat. Aug. Sat. Aug. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sun. Sun. Sat. Wed. Sun. Sun.

Aug. Aug. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

OPPONENT 4 New York City FC 10 at Chicago

RESULT L 0-2

ATT 20831

W-L-T 0-1-0

W 4-3

14021

1-1-0

POS PTS NOTES: 11 0 NYC: Moralez (32) Medina (53) 7

3 KC: Gutierrez (9,86) Russell (44) Medranda (83); CHI: Katai (70) Nikolic (74,82)

17 San Jose 24 at Colorado 31 D.C. United 8 at Los Angeles 15 Seattle 20 Vancouver 28 at New England 5 Colorado 9 at Atlanta 20 at Minnesota 27 Columbus 3 Minnesota 9 at Portland 23 Houston 30 at Montreal 4 at Real Salt Lake 7 Toronto FC 14 at New York Red Bulls 28 FC Dallas 4 at Houston 11 at Los Angeles FC 18 Portland 25 Minnesota 1 at Seattle 8 Orlando City SC 15 at San Jose 23 at Philadelphia 30 Real Salt Lake 6 Los Angeles 17 at Vancouver 21 at FC Dallas 28 Los Angeles FC

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SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 2018 SCHEDULE DAY DATE Sat. Mar. Sat. Mar. Sat. Mar. Sat. Apr. Sat. Apr. Sat. Apr. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Fri. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat.

Apr. May May May May May June June June June

Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Wed. Sat.

June July July July July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep.

Sat. Sep. Sat. Oct. Sun. Oct. Sun. Oct.

OPPONENT 3 Minnesota

RESULT W 3-2

ATT 18000

W-L-T 1-0-0

POS PTS NOTES: 2 3 SJ: Hoesen (27,59) Qazaishvili (28); MIN: Molino (81,85)

17 at Sporting KC 31 New York City FC 7 at Philadelphia 14 Houston 21 at Orlando City SC 28 at Columbus 5 Portland 12 at Minnesota 16 at Vancouver 19 D.C. United 25 at Los Angeles 2 at Chicago 9 Los Angeles FC 13 New England 23 at Real Salt Lake 30 Los Angeles 7 at Portland 14 at Montreal 25 Seattle 28 Real Salt Lake 4 at FC Dallas 11 at Colorado 18 Toronto FC 25 Vancouver 29 FC Dallas 1 at Vancouver 15 Sporting KC 19 Atlanta 22 at Los Angeles FC 29 at Houston 6 New York Red Bulls 21 Colorado 28 at Seattle

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SPORTING KC INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2018)

TEAM HIGH GAMES (2018)

Goals 2 Felipe Gutierrez Assists 2 Daniel Salloi Shots 5 Johnny Russell 5 Johnny Russell Shots on Goal 3 Felipe Gutierrez Fouls Committed 5 Ilie Sanchez Fouls Suffered 3 Johnny Russell 3 Roger Espinoza Offside 1 4 times Saves 3 Tim Melia Shots Faced 6 Tim Melia Goals Allowed 3 Tim Melia

Goals 4 03/10/2018 vs Assists 4 03/10/2018 vs Shots 18 03/04/2018 vs Shots on Goal 8 03/10/2018 vs Fouls Committed 18 03/10/2018 vs Fouls Suffered 14 03/04/2018 vs Corner Kicks 9 03/04/2018 vs Offside 3 03/04/2018 vs Saves 3 03/04/2018 vs Shots Faced 6 03/10/2018 vs Goals Allowed 3 03/10/2018 vs

03/10/2018 vs CHI

W 4-3

03/10/2018 vs CHI

W 4-3

03/04/2018 vs NYC 03/10/2018 vs CHI

L 0-2 W 4-3

03/10/2018 vs CHI

W 4-3

03/10/2018 vs CHI

W 4-3

03/04/2018 vs NYC 03/10/2018 vs CHI

L 0-2 W 4-3

03/04/2018 vs NYC

L 0-2

03/04/2018 vs NYC

L 0-2

03/10/2018 vs CHI

W 4-3

03/10/2018 vs CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

NYC

L 0-2

CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

NYC

L 0-2

NYC

L 0-2

NYC

L 0-2

NYC

L 0-2

CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

EARTHQUAKES INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2018)

TEAM HIGH GAMES (2018)

Goals 2 Danny Hoesen Assists 2 Vako Qazaishvili Shots 7 Danny Hoesen Shots on Goal 3 Danny Hoesen Fouls Committed 3 Chris Wondolowski Fouls Suffered 5 Anibal Godoy Offside 1 Danny Hoesen 1 Chris Wondolowski Saves 3 Andrew Tarbell Shots Faced 5 Andrew Tarbell Goals Allowed 2 Andrew Tarbell

Goals 3 03/03/2018 at Assists 3 03/03/2018 at Shots 18 03/03/2018 at Shots on Goal 9 03/03/2018 at Fouls Committed 14 03/03/2018 at Fouls Suffered 17 03/03/2018 at Corner Kicks 9 03/03/2018 at Offside 2 03/03/2018 at Saves 3 03/03/2018 at Shots Faced 5 03/03/2018 at Goals Allowed 2 03/03/2018 at

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN 03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2 W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

03/03/2018 at MIN

W 3-2

TEAM LOW GAMES (2018) Shots 16 03/10/2018 vs Shots on Goal 3 03/04/2018 vs Fouls Committed 8 03/04/2018 vs Fouls Suffered 9 03/10/2018 vs Corner Kicks 4 03/10/2018 vs Offside 1 03/10/2018 vs Saves 2 03/10/2018 vs Shots Faced 5 03/04/2018 vs

CHI

W 4-3

NYC

L 0-2

NYC

L 0-2

CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

CHI

W 4-3

NYC

L 0-2

TEAM LOW GAMES (2018)

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

Shots 18 03/03/2018 at Shots on Goal 9 03/03/2018 at Fouls Committed 14 03/03/2018 at Fouls Suffered 17 03/03/2018 at Corner Kicks 9 03/03/2018 at Offside 2 03/03/2018 at Saves 3 03/03/2018 at Shots Faced 5 03/03/2018 at

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

MIN

W 3-2

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HEAD-TO-HEAD

EARTHQUAKES VS SPORTING KC ALL-TIME REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Earthquakes

Sporting KC 24 wins, 69 goals Earthquakes 24 wins, 70 goals 8 ties 4/21/1996 5/29/1996 8/15/1996 9/21/1996 3/29/1997 6/8/1997 6/15/1997 8/24/1997 5/23/1998 7/25/1998 9/5/1998 9/27/1998 4/10/1999 7/31/1999 9/4/1999 10/6/1999 4/15/2000 5/20/2000 7/4/2000 8/16/2000 4/28/2001 6/23/2001 9/1/2001 9/8/2001 4/13/2002 6/8/2002 6/29/2002 7/27/2002 4/19/2003 6/28/2003 8/8/2003 9/20/2003 11/15/2003 6/26/2004 8/14/2004 9/18/2004 10/9/2004 10/24/2004 10/30/2004 4/23/2005 5/28/2005 8/30/2008 10/18/2008 4/5/2009 8/22/2009 8/14/2010 10/23/2010 6/17/2011 10/1/2011 5/27/2012 8/18/2013 3/22/2014 8/19/2015 10/16/2015 4/24/2016 9/24/2016 10/23/2016 3/18/2017 6/17/2017

KC SJ KC SJ KC KC SJ KC SJ SJ KC SJ SJ KC SJ SJ KC KC SJ KC KC SJ SJ KC KC SJ SJ KC SJ SJ SJ SJ SJ SJ SJ KC SJ SJ KC SJ KC SJ KC KC SJ SJ KC KC SJ KC SJ KC SJ SJ SJ KC KC KC SJ

3 2 4 1 3 3 3 3 1 2 5 2 2 3 2 1 2 2 0 3 0 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 0 1 4 3 1 2 1 0 2 3 3 1 2 3 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 2 2 2 0

at vs vs at vs at at at at vs vs vs at vs vs vs vs vs vs at vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs at at vs vs at vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs at vs vs at vs vs vs

SJ KC SJ KC SJ SJ KC SJ KC KC SJ KC KC SJ KC KC SJ SJ KC SJ SJ KC KC SJ SJ KC KC SJ KC KC KC KC KC KC KC SJ KC KC SJ KC SJ KC SJ SJ KC KC SJ SJ KC SJ KC SJ KC KC KC SJ SJ SJ KC

2 1 1 0 2 2 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

KC SOW

SJ SOW KC SOW

KC SOW SJ SOW

SJ SOW KC SOW

(2OT) (2OT)

(2OT) (2OT)

(2OT)

(SJ) (SJ) (KC) (KC) (KC) (SJ) (KC) (SJ) (KC) (SJ) (KC) (SJ) (KC) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (KC) (SJ) (SJ) (KC) (SJ) (KC) (BS) (CA) (CA) (BS) (BS) (CA) (SP) (BS) (SP) (BS) (SP) (SP) (AS) (AS) (AS) (SP) (SP) (AS)

Category Goals Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Offsides Corner Kicks

1 28 322 132 424 85 133

2 39 341 146 402 67 149

OT 0 6 3 1 0 1

Sporting KC Tot 67 669 281 827 152 283

1 29 341 146 384 74 139

2 36 369 157 377 78 146

OT 0 4 2 2 0 0

Tot 65 714 305 763 152 285

GOALS SCORED IN 15-MINUTE INTERVALS: KC SJ

1-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

OT

Total

6 8

9 10

12 10

12 12

6 9

20 18

0 0

65 67

CAREER COACHING RECORDS: Peter Vermes

vs. SJ

7-6-2

(1.53 pts./game)

ALL-TIME SERIES LEADERS: Goals Assists Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Committed Fouls Suffered Wins Losses Shutouts Saves Goals Allowed

10 9 80 37 43 50 5 7 7 74 18

Sporting KC Preki Preki Preki Preki Matt McKeon Preki Tony Meola Tony Meola Tony Meola Tony Meola Tony Meola

10 5 47 25 36 45 8 6 9 73 14

Earthquakes Ronald Cerritos Corrales/Mulrooney Ronald Cerritos Ronald Cerritos Ramiro Corrales Richard Mulrooney Joe Cannon Joe Cannon Joe Cannon Joe Cannon Joe Cannon

ALL-TIME SERIES GAME HIGHS: Goals

Sporting KC 3 Diop/Radosavljevic

Assists Shots

2 7 players tied 8 Preki (07/31/99)

Shots on Goal Fouls Committed Fouls Suffered Shutouts Saves Goals Allowed

4 6 7 1 9 5

6 players tied 3 players tied Arnaud/Wright 17 players tied Ammann/Meola Tim Melia (08/19/15)

Earthquakes 3 Landon Donovan (09/20/03) 3 Eric Wynalda (06/15/97) 8 Landon Donovan (08/14/04) 4 3 players tied 6 Mullan/Godoy 8 Eddie Lewis (10/06/99) 1 21 players tied 10 Joe Cannon (10/18/08) 5 Andy Kirk (09/05/98)

W-L-T Breakdowns: Sporting Kansas City W-L-T At Halftime: Leading Tied Trailing First Goal: Allowed Scored Goals Scored: 0 goals 1 goals 2 goals 3 goals 4 goals Goals Allowed: 0 goals 1 goals 2 goals 3 goals 4 goals

Streak (started)

San Jose Earthquakes W-L-T

Streak (started)

1-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0

1 Ws 1 Ts 3 Ls

(03/10/2018) (10/15/2017) (08/12/2017)

1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

5 Ws (08/05/2017) 1 Ws (10/22/2017) 1 Ts (10/15/2017)

0-1-0 1-0-0

3 Ls 1 Ws

(09/30/2017) (03/10/2018)

0-0-0 1-0-0

1 Ts (10/15/2017) 5 Ws (08/27/2017)

0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0

1 Ls 2 Ls 3 Ws 6 Ws 1 Ws

(03/04/2018) (10/11/2017) (06/24/2017) (04/09/2017) (03/10/2018)

0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0

5 1 1 5 0

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0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0

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0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

3 1 2 3 7

Ws Ts Ws Ls Ls

(07/29/2017) (10/15/2017) (10/22/2017) (05/13/2017) (05/27/2017)

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SPORTING KC CAREER SCORING VS. EARTHQUAKES (24-24-8) PLAYER

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

Preki Mo Johnston Davy Arnaud Birahim Diop Chris Klein Benny Feilhaber Claudio Lopez Vitalis Takawira Chris Brown Chris Henderson CJ Sapong Dom Dwyer Miklos Molnar Mark Chung Stephen Armstrong Graham Zusi Francisco Gomez Paul Wright Sean Bowers Herculez Gomez Jack Jewsbury Kei Kamara Uche Okafor Yari Allnutt Teal Bunbury Jose Burciaga Jr. Kevin Ellis Dario Fabbro Vicente Figueroa Diego Gutierrez Aaron Hohlbein Roy Lassiter Matt McKeon Alan Prampin Scott Sealy Igor Simutenkov Peter Vermes Michael Harrington Frank Klopas Mike Sorber Ryan Tinsley Kerry Zavagnin Mike Ammann Peter Byaruhanga Eric Eichmann Nick Garcia Gary Glasgow Richard Gough Jonathan Leathers Chance Myers Paulo Nagamura Ike Opara Craig Rocastle Abe Thompson Team totals Opponent totals

26 17 17 2 26 9 4 11 19 8 5 8 2 10 6 12 18 12 13 3 11 5 16 1 5 7 4 2 5 15 2 3 18 3 2 8 9 5 5 2 7 20 7 1 2 22 4 2 2 8 6 6 2 1 56 56

24 16 15 2 24 9 4 7 12 7 2 8 2 10 3 9 14 9 13 3 7 3 14 0 3 7 4 2 4 13 2 3 15 1 2 7 9 4 5 2 7 19 7 1 1 22 2 2 2 7 5 3 1 1 56 56

2140 1451 1364 180 2114 773 357 638 1175 658 234 705 179 900 402 818 1120 790 1143 270 747 290 1328 45 308 614 360 147 298 1182 176 256 1376 100 118 556 820 426 379 180 616 1753 630 78 91 1968 190 180 180 615 399 302 135 45 5040 5040

10 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 70

9 2 2 0 6 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 70 83

SHT GOALKEEPER

GP

MIN

80 25 27 4 26 9 12 8 21 12 6 20 10 17 9 20 30 13 5 7 13 11 4 1 16 6 3 2 4 16 2 5 16 2 3 21 6 0 4 1 1 7 0 1 0 4 3 1 0 3 5 4 0 0 717 673

2 5 3 17 7 4 7 2 7 2 1 56 56

180 450 270 1570 630 360 630 180 630 91 90 5040 5040

Eric Kronberg Jimmy Nielsen Garth Lagerwey Tony Meola Bo Oshoniyi Kevin Hartman Tim Melia Chris Snitko Mike Ammann David Winner Pat Harrington Team totals Opponent totals

SHT

GAA

PG

5 4 0.50 17 13 0.80 22 18 1.00 93 74 1.03 37 24 1.14 18 13 1.25 33 24 1.29 9 6 1.50 34 21 1.71 4 2 1.98 10 7 2.00 282 206 1.19 306 226 1.15

SV

0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 3

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EARTHQUAKES CAREER SCORING VS. SPORTING KC (24-24-8) PLAYER

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

GOALKEEPER

GP

Ronald Cerritos Chris Wondolowski Eric Wynalda Landon Donovan Dwayne De Rosario Ariel Graziani Richard Mulrooney Anibal Godoy Cordell Cato Simon Dawkins Eddie Robinson Mauricio Solis Ramiro Corrales Brian Ching Brian Mullan Shea Salinas Jeff Baicher Christopher Sullivan Arturo Alvarez John Doyle Lawrence Lozzano Alejandro Sequeira Braeden Cloutier Jimmy Conrad Oscar Draguicevich Paul Holocher Darren Huckerby Ben Iroha Florian Jungwirth Scott Sealy Mauricio Wright Eddie Lewis Wade Barrett Steven Beitashour Ronnie Ekelund Ryan Johnson Victor Mella Jorge Rodas Istvan Urbanyi Francisco Uribe Junior Agogo Fatai Alashe Quincy Amarikwa Victor Bernardez Scott Bower Bobby Convey Brad Davis Geovanni Todd Dunivant Michael Emenalo Henok Goitom Danny Hoesen Manny Lagos Francisco Lima Zico Ronnie O'Brien James Riley Ian Russell Dave Salzwedel Khari Stephenson Craig Waibel Team totals Opponent totals

16 13 9 12 13 4 24 5 7 7 6 4 23 8 9 11 11 3 9 19 4 3 6 12 7 1 4 4 1 4 6 13 16 4 14 6 5 4 2 2 3 6 5 8 6 5 2 1 7 7 1 2 10 2 1 1 2 18 5 5 7 56 56

16 12 9 10 8 4 22 5 6 6 6 4 20 7 9 4 8 1 5 18 4 3 4 11 6 1 4 3 1 2 6 11 14 4 13 3 5 3 2 2 2 6 4 8 3 5 2 1 6 6 0 1 8 2 0 1 2 12 5 5 7 56 56

1404 1087 785 996 736 329 1994 450 536 572 465 338 1871 652 830 499 642 151 475 1578 326 231 365 984 476 90 318 305 90 204 540 988 1273 360 1081 314 433 310 180 175 171 522 288 720 244 450 173 90 563 578 86 112 651 180 11 90 180 1078 450 404 650 5040 5040

10 8 6 6 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 69

3 1 4 2 4 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 83 70

47 31 26 30 25 8 27 5 5 15 2 8 32 16 11 8 11 1 14 15 7 7 8 4 5 2 4 7 1 4 5 14 4 4 14 7 5 11 4 4 3 6 5 3 5 4 3 3 2 4 3 3 13 0 0 4 1 9 0 11 2 673 717

Pat Onstad David Bingham Joe Cannon David Kramer Jon Conway Dave Salzwedel Jon Busch Andy Kirk Tom Liner Team totals Opponent totals

9 7 16 4 5 5 6 2 2 56 56

MIN SHTS 830 630 1460 360 450 450 540 180 180 5040 5040

GAA

PG

56 46 0.76 24 18 0.86 90 73 0.86 18 12 1.00 28 19 1.40 34 24 1.40 28 18 1.50 15 10 2.50 13 6 3.00 306 226 1.15 282 206 1.19

SV

0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3

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CURRENT EARTHQUAKES VS. SPORTING KC (24-24-8)

PLAYER

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

PLAYER

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

Brad Evans Graham Zusi Ike Opara Matt Besler Roger Espinoza Gerso Fernandes Jimmy Medranda Tim Melia Diego Rubio Ilie Sanchez Khiry Shelton Seth Sinovic Team totals Opponent totals

18 12 6 13 11 2 4 8 2 2 1 11 56 56

16 9 3 12 8 2 2 7 0 2 0 11 56 56

1298 818 302 1048 737 180 190 642 18 180 1 889 5040 5040

3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 70

1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 83

24 20 4 1 13 6 2 0 0 3 0 6 717 673

Chris Wondolowski Anibal Godoy Shea Salinas Florian Jungwirth Fatai Alashe Quincy Amarikwa Danny Hoesen Jahmir Hyka Nick Lima Tommy Thompson Jackson Yueill Team totals Opponent totals

15 5 13 1 6 11 2 2 2 5 1 56 56

12 5 6 1 6 7 1 2 2 2 0 56 56

1093 450 654 90 522 583 112 151 180 186 15 5040 5040

8 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 69

1 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 83 70

32 5 10 1 6 15 3 1 0 0 1 673 717

GOALKEEPER

GP

MIN

SV

GAA

PG

GAA

PG

Tim Melia Team totals Opponent totals

8 56 56

642 5040 5040

33 24 1.26 282 206 1.19 306 226 1.15

2 3 3

306 226 1.15 282 206 1.19

3 3

SHT

GOALKEEPER

GP

Team totals Opponent totals

56 56

MIN SHTS 5040 5040

SV

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2018 REGULAR SEASON TEAM STATS SPORTING KANSAS CITY

Saturday, March 17, 2018 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT Children’s Mercy Park (Kansas City, KS) MLS Regular Season Game 3 Sporting Kansas City 1-1-0, 3 points (0-1-0 home; 1-0-0 away) T-3rd place in Western Conference San Jose Earthquakes 1-0-0, 3 points (1-0-0 home; 0-0-0 away) T-3rd place in Western Conference

1-1-0 (3 pts.)

2 T-3rd in West 4 2.00 4 5 2.50 -1 34 (11) 32.4% 26 23 2 0

English TV: FOX Sports Kansas City English Radio: ESPN 94.5 FM Spanish Radio: ESPN Deportes 1480 AM Referee: Assistant ref: Assistant ref: 4th official: VAR:

Allen Chapman Adam Wienckowski Kevin Klinger Hilario Grajeda Edvin Jurisevic

SPORTING KANSAS CITY ROSTER

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 29 88 90 94

Pos. GK DEF DEF DEF DEF MID FWD DEF MID FWD FWD MID FWD DEF DEF MID GK MID FWD MID DEF DEF DEF GK DEF FWD MID

Name Adrian Zendejas Amer Didic Ike Opara Brad Evans Matt Besler Ilie Sanchez Johnny Russell Graham Zusi Yohan Croizet Diego Rubio Gerso Fernandes Gianluca Busio Khiry Shelton Seth Sinovic Graham Smith Roger Espinoza Eric Dick Cristian Lobato Daniel Salloi Felipe Gutierrez Emiliano Amor Colton Storm Jaylin Lindsey Tim Melia Matt Lewis Kharlton Belmar Jimmy Medranda

Pronunciation zen-DAY-haas uh-MEER JIDD-itch oh-PAR-ah

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

RECORD GAMES PLAYED CONFERENCE POSITION GOALS GOALS/GAME ASSISTS GOALS ALLOWED ALLOWED/GAME GOAL DIFFERENTIAL SHOTS (ON GOAL) ON GOAL % FOULS COMMITTED FOULS SUFFERED CAUTIONS EJECTIONS

1-0-0 (3 pts.)

1 T-3rd in West 3 3.00 3 2 2.00 +1 18 (9) 50.0% 14 17 1 0

2018 REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS SPORTING KANSAS CITY

BEEZ-ler ILL-ee-eh gram ZOO-see CRAH-zay JER-soh jahn-LUKA BOO-see-oh KY-ree sin-OH-vick

loh-BAH-toe shallow-EE feh-LEE-pay ah-MORE

Felipe Gutierrez Daniel Salloi Johnny Russell Felipe Gutierrez Felipe Gutierrez Russell, Salloi Ilie Sanchez Roger Espinoza Melia, Ilie N/A

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

2 GOALS 2 ASSISTS 10 SHOTS 5 SHOTS ON GOAL 1 GAME-WINNING GOALS 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS 7 FOULS COMMITTED 5 FOULS SUFFERED 1 CAUTIONS 0 EJECTIONS

Tim Melia 180 Tim Melia 2.50 Tim Melia 1 Tim Melia 0 Tim Melia 5

GK MINUTES PLAYED GOALS AGAINST AVG. WINS SHUTOUTS SAVES

2 Danny Hoesen 2 Vako Qazaishvili 7 Danny Hoesen 3 Danny Hoesen 1 Danny Hoesen 1 Vako Qazaishvili 3 Chris Wondolowski 5 Anibal Godoy 1 Jimmy Ockford 0 N/A 90 2.00 1 0 3

Andrew Tarbell Andrew Tarbell Andrew Tarbell Andrew Tarbell Andrew Tarbell

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COACHES - REGULAR SEASON

muh-DRAHN-dah

2018 MLS REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS Eastern Conference 1. Columbus Crew SC 2. New York City FC 3. New York Red Bulls 4. Philadelphia Union 5. New England Revolution 6. Atlanta United FC 7. Orlando City SC 8. D.C. United 9. Chicago Fire 10. Montreal Impact 11. Toronto FC

Pts 6 6 3 3 3 3 1 1 0 0 0

W L T 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0

GD +3 +3 +4 +2 -1 -2 -1 -2 -1 -2 -2

GP 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1

Western Conference 1. Los Angeles FC 2. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3. Houston Dynamo 4. San Jose Earthquakes 5. Minnesota United FC 6. LA Galaxy 7. Sporting Kansas City 8. FC Dallas 9. Real Salt Lake 10. Colorado Rapids 11. Seattle Sounders FC 12. Portland Timbers

Pts 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 0 0 0

W L T 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0

GD +5 +2 +3 +1 0 0 -1 0 -4 -1 -1 -5

GP 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2

PETER VERMES 10th season 116-92-74 10th season (.543) 116-92-74 (.543)

MIKAEL STAHRE

MLS EXPERIENCE MLS RECORD YEAR WITH TEAM RECORD WITH TEAM

1st season 1-0-0 (1.000) 1st season 1-0-0 (1.000)

SPORTING KANSAS CITY INJURY REPORT As of Thursday, March 15 QUESTIONABLE: • None OUT: • Gianluca Busio (Eye Injury) • Brad Evans (Back Injury)

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #SKCvSJ: HEAD-TO-HEAD

#SKCvSJ: BY THE NUMBERS

Sporting Kansas City is preparing to host the San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday night, having picked up its first win of the season with a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire last Saturday. Sporting KC is still searching for their first points at home, having fallen 2-0 to New York City FC in the club’s home opener on Sunday, March 4.

Sporting KC has faced the Earthquakes twice last year in the MLS regular season, with Peter Vermes’ side taking the season series with a 1-0-1 record. On March 18, 2017, Sporting KC scored their first goals of the season and claimed their first victory of the campaign with a 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes at Children’s Mercy Park, as Benny Feilhaber and a David Bingham own goal made the difference. Then, on June 17, the two sides played out a 0-0 draw at Avaya Stadium with Sporting KC outshooting San Jose 14-5 but unable to find a winner.

The most dramatic encounter between the two sides in 2017 came in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal on August 9. San Jose striker Danny Hoesen gave his side an early lead at Children’s Mercy Park with a brilliant strike from distance, only for Diego Rubio to equalize for Sporting KC when he turned home Jimmy Medranda’s cross later in the first half.

Sporting KC pressed on looking for a winner, but eventually the game headed toward a penalty shootout. Tim Melia made two saves for his side - including the gamewinning stop on Victor Bernardez - while Diego Rubio, Ilie, Daniel Salloi and Matt Besler all netted their spot kicks for the home side. Sporting KC went on to win the U.S. Open Cup a month later, defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the Final.

In the regular season, the series is tied at 24-24-8, though Sporting KC holds a 198-1 mark in games played in the Kansas City area.

#SKCvSJ: Recent Meetings (Series tied 24-24-8 in regular season)

Sporting KC Team Stats • SKC is tied for the league lead in shots through two weeks of the 2018 MLS season, taking 34 - tied with the Houston Dynamo. SKC is also fourth with 11 shots on goal in two games.

• SKC ranks second so far in the 2018 MLS season in chances created, having produced 24 in the opening two matches.

• SKC has attempted 43 tackles through the opening two games, winning 30 of them - both of which rank fifth in the league.

• SKC is in a tie for third across all of MLS with 32 interceptions alongside LA, and three behind Minnesota United FC.

Date

06/17/2017 03/18/2017 10/23/2016 09/24/2016 04/24/2016

Score

KC 0 at SJ 0 KC 2 vs SJ 1 KC 2 vs SJ 0 KC 2 at SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 1

Sporting KC Player Stats • Forward Johnny Russell is currently fourth in all of MLS with 10 shots through two games, three behind Miguel Almiron, Alberth Elis and David Villa. Russell is also second in MLS with 19 touches in the opponent’s box.

• Midfielder Felipe Gutierrez is currently tied for third in MLS with two goals to his name - both coming the 4-3 win over Chicago on Saturday - while he is tied for second with five shots on goal on his six shots taken.

• Midfielder Felipe Gutierrez took part in 44 duels in the opening two games - tied for third in MLS - winning 22 of them last Sunday, which is third in the league.

Gutierrez also leads the league in tackles (15) and tackles won (12) over the first two weeks of the MLS season.

• Defender Graham Zusi is tied for first in the league with eight interceptions through the opening two games of the season. Zusi is also tied for second among all defenders with six chances created.

• Forward Daniel Salloi is tied for second in MLS with two assists, setting up two goals with primary assists in the 4-3 win over Chicago on Saturday night.

Result Details T W W W L

SKC dominates but can’t score despite late Zusi chance Feilhaber scores stunner before late Bingham own goal Feilhaber nets penalty, Zusi scores late to clinch playoff berth Dwyer and Ellis tally either side of Dawkins’ goal Wondolowski scores from the spot in controversial game

San Jose Earthquakes Team Stats • San Jose is 4-21-9 away from home since 2016, taking the most road losses among Western Conference clubs during that time.

• San Jose scored three goals against Minnesota on March 3, tied for their most in an MLS match since August 2015 when the Earthquakes scored five in a 5-0 win at Children’s Mercy Park.

• San Jose snapped a five-year playoff drought last season when they lost to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Knockout Round.

#SKCvSJ: PLAYER HISTORY • Defender Graham Zusi has one goal and three assists against San Jose.

He scored the second goal in a 2-0 victory at Children’s Mercy Park on Oct. 23, 2016 which clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs for Sporting KC. He provided the game-winning assist in a 1-0 home win on June 17, 2011 and recorded another in a 2-1 win at Children’s Mercy Park on May 27, 2012. His most recent assist came in the 2-1 home win on March 18, 2017.

• Goalkeeper Tim Melia is 3-3-1 all-time against the San Jose Earthquakes in the regular season, posting a 1.26 goals against average and two shutouts. He went 1-0-1 in 2017 with a 0.50 goals against average and one shutout. Melia also saved two penalty kicks in a shootout as Sporting KC defeated San Jose in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup Semifinal.

• Forward Diego Rubio scored the equalizing goal in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup Semifinal with the Earthquakes, as Sporting KC eventually went through to the Final on penalty kicks.

• Midfielder Jimmy Medranda has one assist against San Jose, coming on Diego Rubio’s game-tying goal in last season’s Open Cup Semifinal.

• Defender Brad Evans has three goals and one assist against the Earthquakes, all coming as a member of Seattle Sounders FC or Columbus Crew SC. He had one goal for Columbus versus San Jose in 2008 before adding another for Seattle in 2009. In 2011, he had both a goal and an assist for the Sounders against the Earthquakes.

San Jose Earthquakes Player Stats • Forward Danny Hoesen scored two goals in San Jose’s win over Minnesota in the opening week of the 2018 MLS season, landing MLS Player of the Week honors.

• Midfielder Magnus Eriksson had a game-high five chances created in his MLS debut against Minnesota on March 3.

• Forward Chris Wondolowski ranks second in MLS history with 134 regularseason goals. He needs 12 more goals to break Landon Donovan’s record of 145.

NOTEWORTHY MILESTONES • Defender Graham Zusi is 44 minutes away from reaching 20,000 in all competitions for Sporting KC. • Midfielder Roger Espinoza is two starts away from hitting 200 in all competitions for the club.

• Forward Diego Rubio is two starts shy of his 25th in all competitions for Sporting KC. • Defender Seth Sinovic is two appearances away from his 200th in MLS play between Sporting KC and the New England Revolution.

#SKCvSJ: PLAYER/COACH CONNECTIONS • Defender Ike Opara was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes with the third overall pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft before being traded to Sporting KC ahead of the 2013 season.

• Defenders Matt Besler and Graham Zusi have both been teammates of Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski for the U.S. Men’s National Team since 2011.

• Midfielder Felipe Gutierrez played against San Jose forward Danny Hoesen while the pair were playing in the Netherlands: Gutierrez for FC Twente and Hoesen for first Ajax and then Groningen. Gutierrez also faced off against the Earthquakes’ Vako Qazaishvili while he was playing at Vitesse Arnhem.

• Forward Khiry Shelton and San Jose goalkeeper Matt Bersano were college teammates at Oregon State from 2011-2014.

• Homegrown midfielder Gianluca Busio has been teammates with San Jose’s Gilbert Fuentes on the U.S. Under-15 and Under-17 National Teams.

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes KC COOKIN’

SPORTING KANSAS CITY NEWS AND NOTES Gutierrez finds himself tied for third in MLS with those two goals early in the MLS season, while he is also tied for second with five shots on goal on his six shots taken.

The 27-year-old has also taken part in 44 duels in the opening two games - tied for third in MLS - winning 22 of them, which ranks third in the league. Gutierrez also leads the league in tackles (15) and tackles won (12).

Sporting Kansas City heads home once again for Saturday’s match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Children’s Mercy Park. The club dropped its first home match of the season earlier this month, suffering a 2-0 defeat to New York City FC on March 4 in the side’s season and home opener.

That loss was rare. It was just the second defeat Sporting KC has suffered since the end of the 2016 season. Last year, Sporting KC went 10-1-6 in the regular season at Children’s Mercy Park, and 13-1-7 including Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play. However, Sporting KC is winless and scoreless in its last three home games, dating back to the tail end of the 2017 campaign.

ROARING RUSSELL RIPS THROUGH

Sporting KC has not tasted victory in the confines of Children’s Mercy Park since a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy on September 24, 2017, just four days after claiming the U.S. Open Cup over the New York Red Bulls in the same building. The win over the Galaxy punctuated a week where Sporting KC won three home matches on the bounce, only to fail to score in its next three home games.

Russell doubled Sporting KC’s lead on the stroke of halftime when he met Daniel Salloi’s precise cut-back with a composed and powerful strike beyond Fire goalkeeper Richard Sanchez to make the score 2-0 at the interval. It was the Scotsman’s first goal for the club in his second appearance, and his first goal since netting the game-winner for Derby County in a 3-0 win over Birmingham City on January 13, 2018.

If last season’s results are anything to go by, Sporting KC could snap that streak on Saturday against the Earthquakes. Peter Vermes’ side played San Jose on the same weekend a year ago - on March 18 - and scored their first goals of the season in a 2-1 win after opening the year with back-to-back goalless draws against D.C. United on the road and FC Dallas at home.

He later added his first assist with a brilliant winding run through the Chicago defense that set up Daniel Salloi to back-heelethe ball into the path of Gutierrez for the gamewinner. The last time a Sporting KC player had both a goal and an assist in the same game, Diego Rubio assisted Salloi’s opener before netting the game-winner against the LA Galaxy on September 24, 2017 - which was also Sporting KC’s most recent victory prior to Saturday’s wild clash.

Sporting Kansas City winger Johnny Russell, who was acquired in a transfer from Derby County in the English Championship over the offseason, broke out in Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire by netting his first goal for the club before providing an assist on Felipe Gutierrez’s game-winner in the 86th minute.

EPIC EARTHQUAKES ENCOUNTER

Russell has not been shy of attempting to find the net since his arrival in Kansas City, and currently ranks fourth in all of MLS with 10 shots through the opening two games, while he is also second in MLS with 19 touches in the opponent’s box.

Sporting Kansas City is preparing to take on the San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday on the back of three matches against the Californians in 2017 - two in the MLS regular season and one in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Sporting KC and San Jose earned the fifth and sixth seeds in the Western Conference last season, but both fell in the MLS Cup Playoffs Knockout Round - Sporting KC to the Houston Dynamo and San Jose to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

SALLOI DOUBLES ASSIST TOTAL, HEADING TO NATIONAL TEAM Sporting Kansas City Homegrown striker Daniel Salloi enjoyed a momentous week, first helping his side to a stunning 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire before earning his second call-up to the Hungary Under-21 National Team just days later.

Sporting KC faced San Jose on the same weekend a year ago, earning a 2-1 victory at Children’s Mercy Park on March 18, 2017. Benny Feilhaber scored from distance in the first half - which marked Sporting KC’s first goal of the season after opening the year with two goalless draws - before Soony Saad’s late effort trickled between the legs of David Bingham to make it 2-0. San Jose’s Florian Jungwirth reduced the deficit in additional time at the end of the second half, but Sporting KC held on to claim all three points for the first time in 2017.

After appearing in the season-opening defeat to New York City FC off the bench, Salloi earned his first start of the campaign on the left wing against Chicago on Saturday. The 21-year-old quickly made an impact, with his low cross finding Johnny Russell to slot home his side’s second goal of the game moments before halftime.

With Chicago fighting back to claim a 3-2 lead and Jimmy Medranda leveling the game at 3-3, Salloi found himself at the center of attention once again in the 86th minute when he was found by Russell 12 yards out, and the Hungarian had the wherewithal to backheel the ball into space toward Gerso Fernandes - who dummied his shot - allowing Felipe Gutierrez to slam home the winner.

The second meeting, this one at Avaya Stadium in San Jose on June 17, resulted in a 0-0 draw in a game that Sporting KC dominated but was unable to find a breakthrough.

Sporting out-shot San Jose 14-5 on their own patch and had an opportunity to win it in stoppage time when Graham Zusi weaved through the ‘Quakes defense, but his low effort was denied brilliantly by Bingham in the San Jose goal.

Salloi’s two assists in the game double his MLS regular-season total to four, having recorded assists last season against the Philadelphia Union on July 6 and Chicago on July 29. Only once in 2017 did a Sporting KC player tally two assists in the same game, when Graham Zusi set up both goals in a 2-0 home win over FC Dallas on August 19, 2017.

The third and final meeting of the 2017 season was also the most epic, with Sporting KC advancing to the U.S. Open Cup Final following a penalty shootout victory over the Earthquakes at Children’s Mercy Park on August 9, 2017. The visitors took the lead early on when Danny Hoesen slammed a powerful effort into the corner from outside the area, but Sporting KC worked their way back into the game and found an equalizer before halftime when Diego Rubio turned home Jimmy Medranda’s low cross.

Sporting went looking for the go-ahead goal but San Jose clung on to force the game to extra time and then penalties. Benny Feilhaber and Chris Wondolowski traded misses to open the shootout, before both sides converted their next three attempts. Matt Besler took Sporting KC’s fifth-round spot kick, squeezing it in below Andrew Tarbell, before Tim Melia denied Victor Bernardez to send Sporting KC through to the tournament final.

The accolades didn’t end there, as Salloi was named to the bench of the MLS Team of the Week for Week 2, and on Wednesday, it was announced that he would link up with the Hungary U-21 team for a pair of matches in 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying. Following Saturday’s game against San Jose, Salloi will head to Hungary to host Cyprus on Thursday, March 22 at Hidegkuti Nandor Stadion in Budapest before traveling to face group leaders Belgium on Monday, March 26 at Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven.

GUTIERREZ BAGS BRACE

STREAKS SUBSIDE IN FIRE FIGHTBACK

Gutierrez first opened his and Sporting KC’s account for the 2018 MLS season with an astute header in the ninth minute, nodding the ball over Chicago goalkeeper Richard Sanchez after he had blocked Johnny Russell’s initial attempt. That goal set the tone for a pulsating match, which saw Sporting KC take a 2-0 lead before trailing 3-2 and eventually emerging as 4-3 victors - with Gutierrez also tallying the 86th-minute gamewinner.

Even the sheer number of goals scored was rare, with Sporting KC netting four goals in an MLS match for the first time since August 15, 2015, when Paulo Nagamura scored twice late against Vancouver Whitecaps FC to secure a 4-3 victory for his side.

Sporting hadn’t scored four on the road since another wild one earlier in 2015 when Peter Vermes’ men escaped with a 4-4 draw with the Houston Dynamo following Benny Feilhaber’s late stunner on April 25, 2015.

Gutierrez’s performance marked the first time a Sporting KC midfielder had scored twice in a game since Paulo Nagamura netted a brace in another dramatic 4-3 victory - on August 15, 2015 against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

It wasn’t all positive, however, as the match saw an end to Sporting KC’s club-record 37-game run of conceding two or fewer goals in the MLS regular season - a streak that is good for the fifth-longest in league history. Sporting last conceded three in a match in a 3-1 defeat to the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2016.

Several records - both positive and negative - fell during Sporting Kansas City’s incredible 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire last Saturday night. First things first, prior to Saturday’s victory, Sporting KC had never trailed on the road after the 80th minute and won in regulation. That all changed when Jimmy Medranda plundered home the 3-3 goal in the 83rd minute before Felipe Gutierrez slotted home the winner three minutes later.

Sporting Kansas City Designated Player Felipe Gutierrez showed his quality in last weekend’s thrilling 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park. The Chilean opened the scoring early on before lashing home the game-winner with just four minutes to play.

The performance earned Gutierrez a spot on the MLS Team of the Week for Week 2, while his second strike finished second in Goal of the Week voting.

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes BESLER & ZUSI ON CUSP OF HISTORY

SPORTING KANSAS CITY NEWS AND NOTES

CORPORATE PARTNERS PROVIDE ENHANCEMENTS

Sporting Kansas City defendes Matt Besler and Graham Zusi are set to match several records as they play their 10th straight season with the club.

Ahead of the 2018 season, Sporting Kansas City announced that several of the club’s corporate partners were adding enhancements to Children’s Mercy Park, including Toyota, Anheuser-Busch, Audi and Coca-Cola. Toyota, a club partner since 2016, and Anheuser-Busch, a club partner since 2015, each become official First Team partners of Sporting Kansas City in 2018 through expanded partnerships.

By playing in their 10th season with Sporting KC, Besler and Zusi match legendary midfielder Davy Arnaud for most seasons in club history. On a wider scale, only two other pro athletes have longer tenures in Kansas City: Kansas City Royals (MLB) outfielder Alex Gordon and Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) linebacker Tamba Hali.

The Toyota Plaza, formerly identified as the Sporting Plaza, is located on the west side of Children’s Mercy Park and features 124,000 square feet for gameday activations and fan-friendly amenities, including two SportingStyle retail stores.

Besler is set to reach some all-time milestones in 2018 as well. With another 13 starts in MLS regular-season play, Besler will become Sporting KC’s all-time appearance leader, overtaking Arnaud who currently sits on 240 appearances in MLS action. In addition, Besler is seven starts and 505 minutes shy of overtaking current assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin as the club leader in each of those categories.

The Budweiser Brew House, a one-of-a-kind space for supporters, will makeover the northeast corner of Children’s Mercy Park. Previously known as the Members Club, the Budweiser Brew House will be redesigned as a next-generation sports bar complete with charging tables, banners celebrating monumental moments in club history, a bottle cap wall and a programmable scarf corner by incorporating elements reflective of the club’s legacy and Anheuser-Busch’s storied heritage.

Zusi, who is second among all active MLS players in assists, can also rise up the charts this season, as his next assist will tie him for 24th most in MLS history, while his next game-winning assist will tie him with Jaime Moreno for eighth most in MLS history. Additionally, Zusi’s next game winning goal will break tie with Digital Takawira for seventh most in team history.

The Audi Sport Club redesigns the stadium’s Signature Level for suite holders by introducing a more luxurious setting to complement the all-inclusive premium dining and service available to guests. The multi-year partnership, in conjunction with Kansas City Audi and Shawnee Mission Audi, enters its second season in 2018 with Audi serving as a presenting sponsor of the Sporting KC’s Behind the Shield video series, and Pitch Black, the club’s annual year-end awards gala.

THE VERMES ERA CONTINUES

Now in the midst of his 10th season at the helm of Sporting Kansas City, manager Peter Vermes is looking to guide his side to yet another postseason appearance and remain firmly in the hunt for silverware in 2018.

The Coca-Cola Champions Deck, a single-game suite located at field level in the northwest corner of Children’s Mercy Park, will also be upgraded for 2018 by now offering ticket holders exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a climate-controlled and fully-branded premium buffet in addition to the existing in-seat food and beverage service.

Vermes is now the longest tenured coach that is actively coaching a team in Major League Soccer, having been in charge of Sporting KC since 2009 - one year longer than Ben Olsen has been running the show at D.C. United. Vermes became the longest tenured coach in MLS when former LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena took the U.S. National Team coaching gig in November 2016, having been in charge of the Galaxy since 2008.

VERMES VERBATIM

See below for Sporting KC Manager Peter Vermes’ comments following the dramatic 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on March 10, 2018:

Vermes has guided Sporting KC to four titles during his watch, winning three Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups in 2012, 2015 and 2017, and MLS Cup in 2013. His trophy haul ranks as the second highest among active MLS coaches - only trailing the legendary Sigi Schmid, who is currently at the helm of the LA Galaxy.

On the match: “We had a really, really good first half. We knew they were going to come out in the second half and we talked about it, being at home. I think they did a good job and they had a good spirit. I’m not happy with the goals we gave up but I am happy with this early in the season having the kind of spirit that we had to not just really drop our heads and close up shop and go out of here with a loss. The fact that we got the tying goal and we still had the mentality to go get the winner, those are massive three points. This isn’t an easy place to play and they were massive three points for us.”

On a local level, Vermes’ 10 years with Sporting KC is the second longest tenure by a head coach in the history of major KC professional sports behind Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Hank Stram, who served as Chiefs head coach from 1963-1974.

Vermes has compiled a 145-107-84 record in all competitions with Sporting KC, including a remarkable 18-5-3 mark in U.S. Open Cup contests. Vermes’ 116 wins in MLS regular-season action ranks third among all coaches in MLS history, trailing the Galaxy’s Schmid and Los Angeles FC’s Bob Bradley, and one ahead of Orlando City SC head coach Jason Kreis.

On anticipating the Fire’s coming out hard in second half: “No, I think we have a lot of respect for the Fire and the team. They have very good players on it and there is a good mentality within the group and there’s good experience too. It’s not a surprise. I do for sure have to go back and look at the goals that came against us. I have a pretty good idea in my head and I’m not very happy with them but like I said, what’s really easy, especially away from home, you can put your head in the sand and be done. We didn’t do that. And the fact that we got the tying goal and then the winning goal really showed a lot of heart within the group.”

LOOKING TO EXTEND PLAYOFF STREAK

Sporting KC is looking to continue it’s impressive streak of postseason appearances after becoming just the sixth club in MLS history to make at least seven straight trips to the MLS Cup Playoffs, while Manager Peter Vermes is now just the fourth coach to lead the same team to seven straight playoff appearances.

On getting an away win after last week’s loss: “I’ll be honest with you. New York was better than us. They really were. They were a better team at this point in the season. They were just in form. I would think that anybody they’re going up against right now they’re going to be pretty good against those teams.

I think if they’re playing like that, because they were flying, and they had an air of confidence. The hardest thing about this league is, obviously it’s long and you also want to try to peak at the right time. It was a good lesson for us last week. We also played a really good team and I think that also prepared us to play in this environment too. Getting three points on the road is always a good thing.”

LONGEST MLS PLAYOFF STREAKS Club Seasons LA Galaxy 10 (1996-2005) Seattle Sounders FC 9 (2009-2017) *active LA Galaxy 8 (2009-2016) New York Red Bulls 8 (2010-2017) *active NE Revolution 8 (2002-2009) Real Salt Lake 7 (2008-2014) Sporting KC 7 (2011-2017) *active

On still tinkering with his lineup: “Sure, we have quite a few new guys. I’m really happy with some of the performances from the new guys today. We still have to be better in certain situations but again we have time and we have to work on that. Our whole thing is about getting better as we go instead of being the other way. You know, like when you getting bad as the season goes on.”

LONGEST MLS PLAYOFF STREAKS BY A COACH WITH THE SAME TEAM Coach Club Years Seasons Bruce Arena LA Galaxy 8 2009-2016 Steve Nicol NE Revolution 8 2002-2009 Peter Vermes Sporting KC 7 2011-2017 (active) Sigi Scmid Seattle Sounders 7 2009-2015

LA Galaxy 6 1999-2004 Jason Kreis Real Salt Lake 6 2008-2013

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON RESULTS

ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON SERIES LEADERS

Sporting KC record vs. San Jose Earthquakes: 24-24-8 Home games: 19-8-1 (44 GF, 29 GA) Road games: 5-16-7 (21 GF, 38 GA) Date 04/21/1996 05/29/1996 08/15/1996 09/21/1996 03/29/1997 06/08/1997 06/15/1997 08/24/1997 05/23/1998 07/25/1998 09/05/1998 09/27/1998 04/10/1999 07/31/1999 09/04/1999 10/06/1999 04/15/2000 05/20/2000 07/04/2000 08/16/2000 04/28/2001 06/23/2001 09/01/2001 09/08/2001 04/13/2002 06/08/2002 06/29/2002 07/27/2002 04/19/2003 06/28/2003 08/08/2003 09/20/2003 06/26/2004 08/14/2004 09/18/2004 10/09/2004 04/23/2005 05/28/2005 08/30/2008 10/18/2008 04/05/2009 08/22/2009 08/14/2010 10/23/2010 06/17/2011 10/01/2011 05/27/2012 08/18/2013 03/22/2014 08/19/2015 10/16/2015 04/24/2016 09/24/2016 10/23/2016 03/18/2017 06/17/2017

Score KC 2 at SJ 2 KC 1 at SJ 2 KC 4 vs SJ 1 KC 0 vs SJ 0 KC 2 vs SJ 2 KC 3 at SJ 2 KC 1 vs SJ 3 KC 2 at SJ 2 KC 0 vs SJ 1 KC 1 at SJ 1 KC 5 vs SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 2 KC 1 vs SJ 1 KC 2 vs SJ 2 KC 0 at SJ 2 KC 0 at SJ 1 KC 2 vs SJ 0 KC 2 vs SJ 0 KC 0 at SJ 0 KC 3 at SJ 0 KC 0 vs SJ 0 KC 0 at SJ 2 KC 0 at SJ 3 KC 1 vs SJ 0 KC 2 vs SJ 0 KC 0 at SJ 3 KC 1 at SJ 2 KC 2 vs SJ 1 KC 1 at SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 0 KC 0 vs SJ 1 KC 1 vs SJ 4 KC 1 at SJ 1 KC 0 vs SJ 2 KC 1 vs SJ 0 KC 0 at SJ 0 KC 2 at SJ 3 KC 1 vs SJ 0 KC 1 at SJ 2 KC 3 vs SJ 2 KC 2 vs SJ 0 KC 0 at SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 1 KC 4 vs SJ 1 KC 1 vs SJ 0 KC 1 at SJ 1 KC 2 vs SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 1 KC 1 vs SJ 0 KC 0 vs SJ 5 KC 0 at SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 1 KC 2 at SJ 1 KC 2 vs SJ 0 KC 2 vs SJ 1 KC 0 at SJ 0

SPORTING KANSAS CITY

105

5 7 7 74 18

Ronald Cerritos Corrales, Mulrooney Ronald Cerritos Ronald Cerritos Ramiro Corrales Richard Mulrooney

WINS LOSSES SHUTOUTS SAVES GOALS ALLOWED

Tony Meola Tony Meola Tony Meola Tony Meola Tony Meola

10 5 47 25 36 45

Joe Cannon 8 Joe Cannon 6 Joe Cannon 9 Joe Cannon 73 Joe Cannon 14

ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON GAME HIGHS SPORTING KANSAS CITY

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

GOALS ASSISTS SHOTS SHOTS ON GOAL FOULS COMMITTED FOULS SUFFERED

3 Diop, Preki 2 Seven Players 8 Preki (7/31/99) 4 Six Players 6 Three Players 7 Arnaud, Wright

(9/20/03) Landon Donovan (6/15/97) Eric Wynalda (8/14/04) Landon Donovan

Three Players Mullan, Godoy (10/6/99) Eddie Lewis

3 3 8 4 6 8

(10/18/08) Joe Cannon (9/5/98) Andy Kirk

10 5

SAVES GOALS ALLOWED

9 Ammann, Meola 5 Tim Melia (8/19/15)

ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON SERIES STATS SPORTING KANSAS CITY Category Goals Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Offsides Corner Kicks

1 2 OT 29 36 0 341 369 7 146 157 3 384 377 4 74 78 0 139 146 1

Total 65 717 306 765 152 286

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES Category Goals

Shots Shots on Goal Fouls Offsides

Corner Kicks

1 2 OT 28 39 0 322 341 10 132 146 4 424 402 5 85 67 1 133 148 3

Total 67 673 282 831 153 284

GOALS SCORED IN SERIES BY INTERVAL 1-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

OT

Total

KC 6 11 12 11 5 20 0 65 SJ 7 10 11 13 9 17 0 67

CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK BY THE NUMBERS

19,453

CONSECUTIVE MLS SELLOUTS Dating back to April 2012 (including postseason)

ALL-TIME AVERAGE MLS ATTENDANCE 126 MLS matches since 2011 (including postseason)

SPORTING KC MATCHES PLAYED 120 MLS regular season, 6 MLS postseason, 18 Open Cup, 7 CCL, 5 friendlies

PERCENT CAPACITY IN MLS MATCHES 126 MLS matches since 2011 Seating capacity: 18,467

156

GOALS ASSISTS SHOTS SHOTS ON GOAL FOULS COMMITTED FOULS SUFFERED

10 Preki 9 Preki 80 Preki 37 Preki 43 Matt McKeon 50 Preki

Result Location SOW Spartan Stadium L Spartan Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium SOL Arrowhead Stadium SOW Arrowhead Stadium W Spartan Stadium L Arrowhead Stadium SOW Spartan Stadium L Arrowhead Stadium SOL Spartan Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium L Spartan Stadium SOL Arrowhead Stadium SOW Arrowhead Stadium L Spartan Stadium L Spartan Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium T (2OT) Spartan Stadium W Spartan Stadium T (2OT) Arrowhead Stadium L Spartan Stadium L Spartan Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium L Spartan Stadium L Spartan Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium T (2OT) Spartan Stadium T (2OT) Spartan Stadium L Arrowhead Stadium L Arrowhead Stadium T Spartan Stadium L Arrowhead Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium T Spartan Stadium L Spartan Stadium W Arrowhead Stadium L Buck Shaw Stadium W CommunityAmerica Ballpark W CommunityAmerica Ballpark L Buck Shaw Stadium L Buck Shaw Stadium W CommunityAmerica Ballpark W Livestrong Sporting Park T Buck Shaw Stadium W Livestrong Sporting Park L Buck Shaw Stadium W Sporting Park L Sporting Park L Avaya Stadium L Avaya Stadium W Avaya Stadium W Children’s Mercy Park W Children’s Mercy Park T Avaya Stadium

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

105.3 5

85

SPORTING KC MATCHES WON

not including penalty shootout victories in 2012 U.S. Open Cup and 2013 MLS Cup finals

259

SPORTING KC GOALS SCORED in 156 matches played at the stadium

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY TRANSACTION TRACKER Players In

Players Out

Kenwyne Jones (Trade - Dec. 10, 2017)

Cameron Iwasa (Option Declined - Nov. 27, 2017)

Alexander Tambakis (Trade - Dec. 10, 2017)

Soni Mustivar (Option Declined - Nov. 27, 2017)

Khiry Shelton (Trade - Dec. 14, 2017)

Erik Palmer-Brown (Out of Contract - Nov. 27, 2017)

Yohan Croizet (Transfer - Dec. 15, 2017)

Cameron Porter (Retired - Nov. 27, 2017)

Zach Wright (Signed as Homegrown Player - Jan. 17, 2018)

Kevin Oliveira (Trade - Dec. 10, 2017)

Emiliano Amor (Loan - Jan. 18, 2018)

Tyler Pasher (Trade - Dec. 10, 2017)

Matt Lewis (Signed as Homegrown Player - Jan. 22, 2018)

Latif Blessing (Expansion Draft - Dec. 12, 2017)

Johnny Russell (Transfer - Jan. 31, 2018)

Saad Abdul-Salaam (Trade - Dec. 14, 2017)

Felipe Gutierrez (Signing - Feb. 6, 2018)

Kenwyne Jones (Retired - Dec. 31, 2017)

Eric Dick (SuperDraft - Feb. 15, 2018)

Alexander Tambakis (Option Declined - Dec. 31, 2017)

Graham Smith (SuperDraft - Feb. 15, 2018)

Benny Feilhaber (Trade - Jan. 3, 2018)

Brad Evans (Signed as Free Agent - Feb. 20, 2018)

Andrew Dykstra (Trade - Feb. 8, 2018) Soony Saad (Waived - Feb. 8, 2018) Kevin Ellis (Waived - Feb. 27, 2018) Zach Wright (Waived - Feb. 27, 2018) James Musa (Waived - March 1, 2018)

SPORTING KANSAS CITY TRANSACTION TIMELINE DATE IN/OUT DETAILS Nov. 27: OUT Sporting KC declines options on D Tyler Pasher, M Soni Mustivar, M Kevin Oliveira and F Cameron Iwasa. Additionally, D Erik Palmer-Brown and F Cameron

Porter (later retires) are out of contract.

Dec. 10: IN/OUT Sporting KC acquires GK Alexander Tambakis and F Kenwyne Jones from Atlanta United FC (MLS) in exchange for D Tyler Pasher and M Kevin Oliveira.

Dec. 12: OUT Sporting KC has F Latif Blessing selected by Los Angeles Football Club (MLS) in the MLS Expansion Draft.

Dec. 14: IN/OUT Sporting KC acquires F Khiry Shelton from New York City FC (MLS) in exchange for D Saad Abdul-Salaam.

Dec. 15: IN Sporting KC signs M Yohan Croizet as a Designated Player in a transfer from KV Mechelen (Belgium).

Dec. 31: OUT Sporting KC has F Kenwyne Jones retire and declines option on GK Alexander Tambakis.

Jan. 3: OUT Sporting KC acquires $400,000 in Allocation Money from Los Angeles Football Club (MLS) in exchange for M Benny Feilhaber.

Jan. 17: IN Sporting KC signs F Zach Wright as a Homegrown Player from the University of North Carolina (NCAA).

Jan. 18: IN Sporting KC signs D Emiliano Amor on loan from from Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) Jan. 22: IN Sporting KC signs D Matt Lewis as a Homegrown Player from Fordham University (NCAA).

Jan. 31: IN Sporting KC acquires F Johnny Russell in a transfer from Derby County FC (England).

Feb. 6: IN Sporting KC signs M Felipe Gutierrez as a Designated Player.

Feb. 8: OUT Sporting KC acquires a 2020 MLS SuperDraft Second Round Pick from the Colorado Rapids (MLS) in exchange for GK Andrew Dykstra.

Feb. 8: OUT Sporting KC waives F Soony Saad.

Feb. 13: IN/OUT Sporting KC acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money from the Colorado Rapids (MLS) in exchange for a 2018 international roster spot.

Feb. 15: IN Sporting KC signs MLS SuperDraft First-Round selections GK Eric Dick and D Graham Smith.

Feb. 20: IN Sporting KC signs D/M Brad Evans as a free agent.

Feb. 27: OUT Sporting KC waives D Kevin Ellis and F Zach Wright.

March 1: OUT Sporting KC waives M James Musa.

CONSTRUCTING SPORTING KANSAS CITY Year

MLS SuperDraft

2009

Matt Besler (8th) Graham Zusi (23rd)

Signings

2011

Trades

Homegrown Players

MLS Re-Entry Draft

Swope Park Rangers

Seth Sinovic (5/10/11)

2013

Jimmy Medranda (8/9/13)

2015

Tim Melia (12/23/14) Roger Espinoza (1/6/15)

2016

Ike Opara (12/12/12)

Diego Rubio (3/8/16)

Daniel Salloi (1/13/16)

2017

Colton Storm (14th)

Gerso Fernandes (1/4/17) Ilie Sanchez (1/13/17) Cristian Lobato (6/29/17)

Gianluca Busio (8/25/17)

2018

Eric Dick (13th) Graham Smith (18th)

Yohan Croizet (12/15/17) Emiliano Amor (1/18/18) Johnny Russell (1/31/18) Felipe Gutierrez (2/6/18) Brad Evans (2/20/18)

Khiry Shelton (12/14/17)

Jaylin Lindsey (1/1/18) Matt Lewis (1/22/18)

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Adrian Zendejas (12/2/16) Amer Didic (5/31/17) Kharlton Belmar (9/15/17)

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY 2018 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS DATE

OPPONENT

COMPETITION

TIME (CT) / RESULT

TV / SCORERS

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

NEW YORK CITY FC

MLS

L

0-2

--

Saturday, March 10

at Chicago Fire

MLS

W

4-3

Gutierrez (2), Russell, Medranda

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC

Saturday, March 24

at Colorado Rapids

MLS

8:00

FOX Sports KC

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

D.C. UNITED

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC PLUS

Saturday, April 8

at LA Galaxy

MLS

8:00

FOX Sports 1

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

MLS

3:00

ESPN

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC

MLS

8:00

FOX SPORTS KC PLUS

Saturday, April 28

at New England Revolution

MLS

6:30

FOX Sports KC Plus

SATURDAY, MAY 5

COLORADO RAPIDS

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC

Wednesday, May 9

at Atlanta United FC

MLS

6:30

FOX Sports KC Plus

Sunday, May 20

at Minnesota United FC

MLS

1:00

FOX Sports KC Plus

SUNDAY, MAY 27

COLUMBUS CREW SC

MLS

5:00

FOX SPORTS 1

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

MINNESOTA UNITED FC

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS 1

Saturday, June 9

at Portland Timbers

MLS

9:30

FOX Sports KC

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

HOUSTON DYNAMO

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC

Saturday, June 30

at Montreal Impact

MLS

6:00

FOX Sports KC

Wednesday, July 4

at Real Salt Lake

MLS

9:00

FOX Sports KC Plus

SATURDAY, JULY 7

TORONTO FC

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC

Saturday, July 14

at New York Red Bulls

MLS

6:00

FOX Sports KC

SATURDAY, JULY 28

FC DALLAS

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC

Saturday, August 4

at Houston Dynamo

MLS

8:00

FOX Sports KC Plus

Saturday, August 11

at Los Angeles FC

MLS

9:30

FOX Sports KC

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

PORTLAND TIMBERS

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC PLUS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

MINNESOTA UNITED FC

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC PLUS

Saturday, September 1

at Seattle Sounders FC

MLS

3:00

FOX Sports KC

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

ORLANDO CITY SC

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC PLUS

Saturday, September 15

at San Jose Earthquakes

MLS

9:30

FOX Sports KC

Sunday, September 23

at Philadelphia Union

MLS

12:00

ESPN

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

REAL SALT LAKE

MLS

4:00

FOX SPORTS 1

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

LA GALAXY

MLS

7:30

FOX SPORTS KC

Wednesday, October 17

at Vancouver Whitecaps FC

MLS

9:00

FOX Sports KC

Sunday, October 21

at FC Dallas

MLS

TBD

TBD

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

LOS ANGELES FC

MLS

3:30

FOX SPORTS KC

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes 2018 REFEREE LOG REFEREE

RECORD

SKC FOULS

OPP. FOULS

SKC YC

OPP. YC

SKC RC

OPP. RC

SKC PK

OPP. PK

Mark Geiger

0-1-0

8

14

0

3

0

1

0

0

18

9

2

2

0

0

0

0

Jose Carlos Rivero 1-0-0

2018 VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE LOG DATE REFEREE VAR March 4 Mark Geiger Jon Freemon

INCIDENT SKC Penalty Awarded

DECISION Overturned, no Penalty

March 4

NYC Foul Not Called

Overturned, Red Card

Salloi fouled in the box by Chanot, Geiger awards a penalty kick. After reviewing the play, the penalty kick is overturned.

Mark Geiger

Jon Freemon

Fernandes bundled over when through on goal by Chanot, no foul given. After reviewing the play, Chanot is given a straight red card for denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC MISCELLANEOUS STATS 2018 Record When...

Scoring first goal Conceding first goal Leading at halftime Tied at halftime Trailing at halftime

1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0

Scoring 0 goals Scoring 1 goal Scoring 2 goals Scoring 3 goals Scoring 4+ goals Allowing 0 goals Allowing 1 goal Allowing 2 goals Allowing 3 goals Allowing 4+ goals

0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0

Wearing Sporting blue Wearing black metallic

0-0-0 1-1-0

Leading at 75’ Tied at 75’ Trailing at 75’

0-0-0 1-0-0 0-1-0

Outshooting opponent Outshot by opponent Shots even

1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

With zero subs With one sub With two subs with three subs

0-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0

Day games (before 5 p.m.)

Games 5 p.m. CT or later

0-0-0 1-1-0

With red card for With red card against

0-0-0 0-1-0

Temperature 75 & up Temperature below 75

0-0-0 1-1-0

In Pacific time zone In Mountain time zone In Central time zone In Eastern time zone

0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0

vs. Western Conference vs. Eastern Conference

0-0-0 1-1-0

On grass On turf

1-1-0 0-0-0

Quickest Goal...

March 2018 March all-time April 2018 April all-time May 2018 May all-time June 2018 June all-time July 2018 July all-time Aug. 2018 Aug. all-time Sept. 2018 Sept. all-time Oct. 2018 Oct. all-time

Quickest Goal Against...

Maxi Moralez (3/4 vs. NYC) - 32nd Minute

Game-winning goals after 75’...

1-1-0 18-10-9 0-0-0 43-36-15 0-0-0 36-46-25 0-0-0 41-29-25 0-0-0 51-35-27 0-0-0 41-51-17 0-0-0 32-39-18 0-0-0 21-17-17

Felipe Gutierrez (3/10 at CHI) - 86th Minute

Game-tying goals after 75’...

N/A

Game-winning goals against after 75’...

N/A

Game-tying goals against after 75’...

N/A

Red Cards...

N/A

Red Cards Against...

Regular Season Team-By-Team (in 2018) vs. Atlanta United FC vs. Chicago Fire vs. Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew SC vs. D.C. United

vs. FC Dallas

vs. Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC vs. Montreal Impact vs. NE Revolution vs. New York City FC vs. New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC vs. Philadelphia Union vs. Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake vs. SJ Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC vs. Toronto FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

Felipe Gutierrez (3/10 at CHI) - 9th Minute

Regular Season Record By Month

Shutouts 0-0-0 One-goal games 1-0-0 On ESPN/ESPN2 On FOX/FS1 On FSKC

SPORTING KC IN 2018 (MLS REGULAR SEASON) 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0

0-0-1 (0-0-0) 16-26-11 (1-0-0) 24-23-13 (0-0-0) 25-22-7 (0-0-0) 20-21-13 (0-0-0) 24-22-12 (0-0-0) 5-10-12 (0-0-0) 22-24-14 (0-0-0) 1-1-1 (0-0-0) 6-3-3 (0-0-0) 25-17-11 (0-0-0) 2-2-0 (0-1-0) 21-20-13 (0-0-0) 1-1-1 (0-0-0) 5-5-5 (0-0-0) 6-3-3 (0-0-0) 9-10-7 (0-0-0) 24-24-8 (0-0-0) 5-8-3 (0-0-0) 14-4-6 (0-0-0) 6-3-3 (0-0-0)

Maxime Chanot (3/4 vs. NYC) - 88th Minute

Penalty Kicks...

N/A

Penalty Kicks Against...

N/A

Youngest Goalscorer...

Jimmy Medranda (3/10 at CHI) - 24 years and 31 days

Oldest Goalscorer...

Johnny Russell (3/10 at CHI) - 27 years and 336 days

Youngest Starter...

Daniel Salloi (3/10 at CHI) - 21 years and 234 days

Youngest to play in a game...

Daniel Salloi (3/4 vs. NYC) - 21 years and 228 days

Oldest Starter...

Tim Melia (3/10 at CHI) - 31 years and 299 days

Oldest to play in a game...

Tim Melia (3/10 at CHI) - 31 years and 299 days

Regular Season Home and Away Overall All-time 2018 at home All-time at home 2018 on road All-time on road

283-263-153 0-1-0 186-93-70 1-0-0 97-170-83

2018 MLS REGULAR SEASON TEAM STATS GOALS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 2 2 4 OPPONENT 1 4 5

SHOTS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 16 18 34 OPPONENT 8 16 24

SHOTS ON GOAL 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 5 6 11 OPPONENT 2 9 11

FOULS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 11 15 26 OPPONENT 16 7 23

OFFSIDES 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 1 3 4 OPPONENT 3 3 6

CORNER KICKS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 5 8 13 OPPONENT 1 5 6

CAUTIONS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 1 1 2 OPPONENT 3 2 5

EJECTIONS 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 0 0 0 OPPONENT 0 1 1

PK’S (MADE/ATTEMPTED) 1 2 TOTAL SPORTING KC 0/0 0/0 0/0 OPPONENT 0/0 0/0 0/0

SPORTING KC ALL-TIME WIN/LOSS RECORDS IN COMPETITIVE MATCHES OVERALL Competition MLS Reg. Season MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup International TOTAL

W L T 283 263 153 17 21 8 28 15 7 10 12 9 338 311 177

HOME GF GA 966 926 59 61 101 57 39 45 1165 1089

Competition MLS Reg. Season MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup International TOTAL

W L T 186 93 70 14 3 3 20 7 3 6 4 5 226 107 81

9

AWAY GF GA 582 410 35 15 69 28 20 13 706 466

Competition MLS Reg. Season MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup International TOTAL

W L T 97 170 83 2 17 5 8 8 4 4 8 3 111 203 95

GF GA 384 516 21 43 32 29 19 32 456 620

Neutral site MLS Cup Playoffs International TOTAL

W L T 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

GF GA 3 3 0 0 3 3

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC STARTERS BY POSITION (2018 REGULAR SEASON)

Formation: 4-3-3

NOTE: Chart does not account for players interchanging and/or switching positions over the course of a match.

Substitute players are not listed.

Center forward Diego Rubio 1 Khiry Shelton 1

Left forward

Right forward

Johnny Russell 1 Daniel Salloi 1

Yohan Croizet 1 Johnny Russell 1

Left-center midfielder

Right-center midfielder

Roger Espinoza 2

Felipe Gutierrez 2

Defensive midfielder Ilie 2

Left back

Cristian Lobato 1 Seth Sinovic 1

Left center back

Right center back

Matt Besler 2

Ike Opara 2

Goalkeeper Tim Melia 2

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Right back Graham Zusi 2

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2018 REGULAR-SEASON BOX SCORES March 4, 2018: Sporting KC 0-2 New York City FC MLS Regular Season | Children’s Mercy Park | Kansas City, KS Attendance: 20,831 Weather: Cloudy and 58 degrees

Sporting KC (0-1-0, 0 pts.)

New York City FC (1-0-0, 3 pts.)

Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Lobato (Medranda 73’) M Ilie M Gutierrez M Espinoza F Croizet (Fernandes 57’) F Rubio (Salloi 62’) F Russell

1 2 F 0 0 0 1 1 2

New York City FC GK Johnson D Tinnerholm D Chanot D Callens D Sweat M Ring M Herrera M Medina (Tajouri 69’) M Moralez (Ibeagha 89’) M Wallace F Villa (C) (Matarrita 85’)

March 10, 2018: Chicago Fire 3-4 Sporting KC MLS Regular Season | Toyota Park | Bridgeview, IL Attendance: 14,021 Weather: Partly Cloudy and 37 degrees 1 2 F 2 2 4 0 3 3

Sporting KC (1-1-0, 3 pts.)

Chicago Fire (0-1-0, 0 pts.)

Sporting KC GK Melia D Zusi D Opara D Besler (C) D Sinovic (Medranda 69’) M Ilie M Gutierrez M Espinoza F Russell (Croizet 93+) F Shelton (Fernandes 55’) F Salloi

Chicago Fire GK Sanchez D Polster (Corrales 93+) D Kappelhof D Dean (Collier 88’) D Vincent M McCarty (C) M Tchani M Solignac M Schweinsteiger M Katai (Ellis 85’) F Nikolic

Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Stuver (GK) Amor Abdul-Salaam Lindsey Awuah Sinovic McNamara

Subs not used: Subs not used: Zendejas (GK) Cleveland (GK) Amor Adams Lindsey Bronico Lobato Bakero

Scoring Summary: NYC - Maxi Moralez 1 (David Villa 1, Jesus Medina 1) 32’ NYC - Jesus Medina 1 (Ben Sweat 1, Yangel Herrera 1) 53’

Scoring Summary: SKC - Felipe Gutierrez 1 (Unassisted) 9’ SKC - Johnny Russell 1 (Daniel Salloi 1, Roger Espinoza 1) 44’ CHI - Aleksander Katai 1 (Bastian Schweinsteiger 1) 70’ CHI - Nemanja Nikolic 1 (Unassisted) 74’ CHI - Nemanja Nikolic 2 (Brandon Vincent 1, Matt Polster) 82’ SKC - Jimmy Medranda 1 (Unassisted) 83’ SKC - Felipe Gutierrez 2 (Daniel Salloi 2, Johnny Russell 1) 86’

Misconduct Summary: NYC - Jesus Medina (Yellow Card; Not Retreating) 23’ NYC - Alexander Ring (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 34’ NYC - Sean Johnson (Yellow Card; Time Wasting) 59’ NYC - Maxime Chanot (Red Card; DOGSO) 88’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks

SKC 18 (3) 3 8 3 9

NYC 11 (5) 3 14 2 3

Misconduct Summary: SKC - Tim Melia (Yellow Card; Time Wasting) 33’ CHI - Johan Kappelhof (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 36’ CHI - Bastian Schweinsteiger (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 50’ SKC - Ilie (Yellow Card; Unsporting Behavior) 56’ Stats Summary Shots (on goal) Saves Fouls Offside Corner Kicks

SKC 16 (8) 3 18 1 4

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CHI 13 (6) 4 9 4 3

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2018 REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS DATE

March 4 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 April 8 April 15 April 20 April 28 May 5 May 9 May 20 May 27 June 3 June 9 June 23 June 30 July 4 July 7 July 14 July 28 Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 6 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 28

OPPONENT

vs. New York City FC at Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes at Colorado Rapids vs. D.C. United at LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC at New England Revolution vs. Colorado Rapids at Atlanta United FC at Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United FC at Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo at Montreal Impact at Real Salt Lake vs. Toronto FC at New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo at Los Angeles FC vs. Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC at Seattle Sounders FC vs. Orlando City SC at San Jose Earthquakes at Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC at FC Dallas vs. Los Angeles FC

RESULT L W

SCORE 0-2 4-3

ATTEND. 20,831 14,021

RECORD PLACE PTS. GOALSCORERS 0-1-0 1-1-0

T-8 T-3

0 3

-Gutierrez (2), Russell, Medranda

SPORTING KC 2018 REGULAR-SEASON STATS 2018 SPORTING KANSAS CITY STATISTICS (1-1-0, 3 pts.) THROUGH GAMES OF MARCH 10, 2018 UNF POS PLAYER 21 M Felipe Gutierrez 7 F Johnny Russell 94 D Jimmy Medranda 20 F Daniel Salloi 17 M Roger Espinoza 5 D Matt Besler 10 M Yohan Croizet 12 F Gerso Fernandes 19 M Cristian Lobato 29 GK Tim Melia 3 D Ike Opara 11 F Diego Rubio 6 M Ilie Sanchez 14 F Khiry Shelton 15 D Seth Sinovic 8 D Graham Zusi 22 D Emiliano Amor 90 F Kharlton Belmar 13 F Gianluca Busio 18 GK Eric Dick 2 D Amer Didic 4 D Brad Evans 88 D Matt Lewis 26 D Jaylin Lindsey 16 D Graham Smith 23 D Colton Storm 1 GK Adrian Zendejas

Team totals

Opponent totals

GP 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

GS 2 2 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

MIN 180 179 38 119 180 180 58 68 73 180 180 61 180 55 69 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180 180

G 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5

A 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7

SHT 6 10 2 4 3 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 24

SOG 5 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11

FC 5 1 1 1 3 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 23

FS 2 3 1 2 5 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 26

OFF 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6

CK 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 6

C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5

E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

MIN 180 180 180

SH 11 11 11

SV 5 5 7

GA 5 5 4

GAA 2.50 2.50 2.00

PG 0 0 0

PA 0 0 0

W 1 1 1

L 1 1 1

T 0 0 0

SO 0 0 1

GAME-WINNING GOALS: Felipe Gutierrez 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Daniel Salloi 1, Johnny Russell 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING UNF POS 29 GK

GOALKEEPER Tim Melia Team totals Opponent totals

GP 2 2 2

GS 2 2 2

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes Manager | Peter Vermes

Assistant Coach | Kerry Zavagnin Assistant Coach Kerry Zavagnin first joined Kansas City in 2000 as a holding midfielder and was an integral part of the club’s midfield for the next nine seasons, during which time he helped lead the Wizards to MLS Cup (2000) and U.S. Open Cup (2004) Championships. He was named to the MLS All-Star team and the Best XI in 2004. Zavagnin’s primary duties as an assistant include scouting, developing Sporting Kansas City’s younger players, breaking down film and assisting with training sessions, among others.

Peter Vermes is entering his 10th season as Sporting Kansas City Manager in 2017 and is the longest-tenured active head coach in MLS. He is the team’s longest-serving manager and his 145 coaching victories in all competitions are the most club history. During his tenure, he has won four major trophies – the 2012, 2015 and 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups and the 2013 MLS Cup championship – and finished atop the Eastern Conference regular-season standings in 2011 and 2012. He is the first coach in club history to lead Sporting KC to seven straight postseason appearances, as well as the only person to ever win the MLS Cup as both a player and a coach with the same team. His 116 regular-season wins top the club’s all-time chart and rank sixth most in MLS history. He passed his former coach Bob Gansler as the winningest manager in team history with a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Aug. 12, 2015, his 109th victory in all competitions. He has coached 336 total games during his Kansas City coaching career, most in club history.

He started his professional career with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, where he played in 39 games over two seasons. After spending one season with the Lehigh Valley Steam (USL-1), Zavagnin came to Kansas City in 2000. He played 237 games (228 starts) and logged 20,516 minutes for Kansas City, setting team records in both categories. He scored eight goals and added 22 assists in his nine seasons in Kansas City blue. Zavagnin was named Team Defender of the Year in 2001.

Vermes oversees all soccer operations for Sporting KC, including the active roster, the Swope Park Rangers (USL) and the Sporting KC Academy. Vermes entered MLS ahead of its inaugural season in 1996 and retired from the league in 2002, closing out his playing career in Kansas City after stints with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and Colorado Rapids.

On top of his club success in Kansas City, Zavagnin also appeared 21 times for the United States Men’s National Team. He recorded one assist for the U.S., who went 15-2-4 when Zavagnin featured. He married his wife Mirriam prior to the 2009 season, when he became an assistant coach at the club.

Following a standout high school career in which he was named New Jersey Player of the Year, Vermes was a star forward and All-American at Rutgers University. After college, Vermes represented the United States in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and was named 1988 Chevrolet U.S. Male Soccer Athlete of the Year for his efforts.

Assistant Coach | Zoran Savic

Vermes was an integral part of a young U.S. team at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where he nearly scored a sensational goal against the host Azzurri. It was the first time the U.S. had qualified for the World Cup in 40 years and set the stage for the progress of the U.S. National Team. In 1989 and 1990, Vermes became the first American to play in the Hungarian and Dutch First Divisions, playing for Raba ETO and FC Volendam, respectively. He later spent five years with Figueras of the Spanish Second Division.

Assistant Coach Zoran Savic joined Sporting Kansas City late in the 2009 season after a 30-year career at all levels of the game in the United States.

A native of Gornji Milanovac, Yugoslavia, Savic began his journey through American soccer with the Buffalo Stallions of the Major Indoor Soccer League in 1980. Savic would go on to star for several MISL teams, with his most prosperous period coming with the Kansas City Comets, with whom he scored 70 goals in just over 100 appearances from 1982-1984.

For MLS’s inaugural season in 1996, Vermes served as captain of the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. In 1997, he was traded to the Colorado Rapids for current Sporting KC Assistant Coach Kerry Zavagnin and played in Denver through the 1999 season, leading the Rapids to the 1997 MLS Cup Final.

After retiring as a player in 1991, Savic turned his attention to coaching in the indoor game. Savic led the Kansas City Attack from 1992-1996, winning Coach of the Year honors for the 1994-1995 season while also serving as the team’s General Manager. Savic later coached the Kansas City Comets from 2000-2005.

Vermes joined Kansas City in 2000 for what would be the most successful seasons of his MLS career. During his first year in Kansas City, he anchored one of the best defenses in league history and won MLS Defender of the Year honors in helping lead the Wizards to the 2000 MLS Cup Championship. He retired in 2002 after appearing in 209 MLS matches (including playoffs) and playing more than 18,000 minutes. In 2013, Vermes was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Year

In 2007 Savic switched to the outdoor game, joining Chivas USA as an assistant to then-head coach Preki before moving into the commentary booth for Kansas City matches in 2008 and 2009. Savic’s career as a commentator was cut short, however, when newly installed Manager Peter Vermes tabbed Savic to be part of his coaching staff late in the 2009 season.

PETER VERMES HEAD COACHING RECORD AT SPORTING KC MLS Playoffs Open Cup International Total

2009 3-6-3 --- 2010 11-13-6 --- 2011 13-9-12 2-1-0 2012 18-7-9 1-1-0 2013 17-10-7 2-1-2 2014 14-13-7 0-1-0 2015 14-11-9 0-0-1 2016 13-13-8 0-1-0 2017 12-9-13 0-1-0 2018 1-1-0 --- TOTAL 116-92-74 5-6-3

--- 0-1-0 3-1-0 4-0-1 1-1-0 1-1-0 4-0-1 1-1-0 4-0-1 0-0-0 18-5-3

--- --- --- --- 2-0-2 3-2-1 --- 1-2-1 --- --- 6-4-4

3-6-3 11-14-6 18-11-12 23-8-10 22-12-11 18-17-8 18-11-11 15-17-9 16-9-13 1-1-0 145-107-84

Goalkeeper Coach | Alec Dufty Goalkeeper coach Alec Dufty enters his second season with Sporting Kansas City having been introduced to the organization as the Swope Park Rangers goalkeeper coach in the side’s inaugural season in 2016.

A former MLS player, Dufty began his playing career with the New York Red Bulls in 2009, going on to make one appearance before joining the MLS reserve goalkeeper pool. In 2010, Dufty joined USSF D2 Pro League side AC St. Louis, making 30 appearances before returning to MLS with the Chicago Fire in late 2010.

He announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2011 season. Dufty then took to coaching, first working with Florida Gulf Coast University and then the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2015, Dufty served as goalkeeper coach for Toronto FC II in their inaugural USL season.

Fitness Coach | Mateus Manoel Mateus Manoel is in his eighth season with Sporting KC as Head Fitness Coach. His responsibilities cover all aspects of sport performance and science for the team, including strength and conditioning, injury prevention, field practices, nutrition, fitness monitoring (training load and readiness), player re-adaptation following rehab and recovery.

In the summer of 2010, Manoel was an Assistant Fitness Coach for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team during the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He had formerly served as the Head Fitness Coach for the Mexican Men’s National Team in 2009, working with renowned coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. During 2007 and 2008, Manoel held a position with Athletes’ Performance in the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, where he worked with professional athletes from a variety of sports, including NFL, NHL, MLB and MLS (Chivas USA and LA Galaxy). Previously, he had assisted with strength and conditioning for D.C. United, while concurrently holding the position of Sports Performance Director with Velocity Sports Performance in Alexandria, Virginia.

Manoel holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from George Washington University, where he was also responsible for the strength and conditioning needs of the Colonials Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland - College Park and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Manoel was born in Brazil and is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #22 | D | EMILIANO AMOR | @LoveEmiliano SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina Last Club: Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) Acquired: Signed on loan on 1/18/2018

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 0 Fouls Committed 0 Fouls Suffered 0 Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Birthday: 5/16/1996

Sporting Kansas City added defender Emiliano Amor to the roster on loan from Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield this offseason. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Amor has spent his first five professional seasons with his hometown club, a 10-time champion of the top-flight Argentine Primera Division. The center back has logged more than 50 first-team appearances since emerging from Velez Sarsfield’s youth system.

he scores 0-0-0

the quarterfinals of the 2014-15 Copa Argentina, starting in three clean-sheet victories and scoring in a Round of 32 triumph against Acassuso.

In 2016, Amor helped propel Velez Sarsfield to a sixth-place finish in Zone 1 of the Primera Division. He then guided the team to another Copa Argentina quarterfinal appearance last fall, anchoring a pair of shutout efforts in the 2016-17 edition of the Amor made his Primera Division debut in November 2014 at age 19, featuring in a 2-0 win tournament. Amor played eight games during the 2017-18 Primera Division campaign over Defensa Y Justicia. He became a regular starter the following year, recording three under the guidance of first-year manager Gabriel Heinze, a World Cup veteran and goals in 25 Primera Division matches for El Fortin. He also helped Velez Sarsfield reach longtime defender for the Argentina Men’s National Team.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

#90 | F | KHARLTON BELMAR | @Kharltonbelmar SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

1

0

6

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

1

0

1

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

2

0

7

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 0 Fouls Committed 0 Fouls Suffered 1, Oct. 11, 2017, KC at HOU Last Regular Season...

Appearance Oct. 11, 2017, KC at HOU Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 5-11 Weight: 160 Birthday: 12/1/1992 Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia College: Virginia Commonwealth University Last Club: Swope Park Rangers (USL) Acquired: Signed on 9/15/2017 Sporting Kansas City signed forward Kharlton Belmar late in the 2017 season from the club’s USL affiliate, the Swope Park Rangers. Belmar led the Rangers with 15 goals in 2017 - setting a new single-season record for the club.

Belmar added a further three goals and three assists in limited minute during the 2016 season and ended his tenure in Portland with 15 goals and six assists across 53 appearances in the USL.

Belmar was selected in the Second Round of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by the Portland Timbers, and spent the next two seasons playing with Portland Timbers 2. He scored 12 goals in his rookie year in 2015 on his way to garnering USL Rookie of the Year and USL All-League Second Team honors, before spending the tail-end of the 2015 campaign on loan at NASL club the New York Cosmos.

The Virginia Beach, Virginia native attended college close to home at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he had 18 goals and five assists across a four-year career for the Rams. Belmar was named an All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection as a junior and senior and also played for USL Premier Development League sides Mississippi Brilla (2012) and the Portland Timbers U-23s (2014) while at college.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

1

0

6

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

1

0

6

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #5 | D | MATT BESLER | @MattBesler SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 3 times, last: July 3, 2016, KC vs. CLB Assists 1, 15 times, last: Sept. 10, 2017, KC at CLB Shots on Goal 2, Oct. 9, 2010, KC vs. SEA Shots 2, 4 times, last: March 16, 2013, KC vs. CHI Fouls Committed 5, Aug. 4, 2012, KC at NE Fouls Suffered 4, Sept. 26, 2009, KC vs. COL

A

MLS Regular Season

228

222

20011

3

15

MLS Postseason

14

14

1380

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

19

17

1594

0

1

International

10

10

885

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

271

263

23870

3

16

Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal July 3, 2016, KC vs. CLB Assist Sept. 10, 2017, KC at CLB 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 6-0 Weight: 170 Birthday: 2/11/1987 Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas College: Notre Dame Acquired: 2009 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#8) Sporting KC’s Matt Besler is in his 10th season at his hometown club. He has earned MLS Best XI (2012-13), MLS All-Star (2011, 2013-16), MLS Defender of the Year (2012) and MLS Breakout Player of the Year (2012) honors since being selected in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Notre Dame.

Besler has earned 47 caps for the United States Men’s National Team since debuting in January 2013. He featured in four matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Kansan to play in the quadrennial tournament, as the U.S. advanced to the Round of 16. He also helped the U.S. win the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, starting all three matches in the knockout stage. He joined the U.S. squad for the 2016 Copa America Besler ranks fourth in Sporting KC history with 271 appearances across all competitions. Centenario, starting two matches, and scored his first international goal at St. Vincent and A regular staple of the team’s backline, he has started 236 of 242 MLS matches (including the Grenadines on Sept. 2, the same day his firstborn daughter Parker Rhea was born in playoffs) and landed club Defender of the Year honors four times (2011-13, 2015).

Kansas City. He recently made four appearances for his country as the U.S. claimed the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

228

222

20011

3

15

41

9

201

110

8

1

29

2

2

7

KC - Postseason

14

14

1380

0

0

2

0

14

10

3

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

242

236

21391

3

15

43

9

215

120

11

1

29

2

2

7

#13 | M | GIANLUCA BUSIO | @gbusio10 SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Height: 5-7 Weight: 135 Birthday: 5/28/2002 Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina Last Club: Sporting KC Academy Acquired: Signed as Homegrown on 8/25/2017

he scores 0-0-0

Sporting Kansas City signed Gianluca Busio as the club’s fifth Homegrown Player on August 25, 2017, making Busio the youngest active player in MLS and the second youngest player in MLS history at the age of 15 years and 89 days.

He tallied three goals during Sporting KC’s impressive postseason run from late June to mid-July. Busio also earned playing time for the Sporting KC U-18s throughout 2016-17, scoring in their regular-season finale on June 3.

Busio starred for the Sporting Kansas City Academy during the 2016-17 season as one of the United States’ top youth prospects for his age. The versatile forward played three matches for the Sporting KC U-14s before stepping up to the U-16 level, where he scored nine goals in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and earned Central Conference Best XI honors. He led the U-16s to their first appearance in the USSDA quarterfinals.

At the international level, Busio is a member of the U.S. U-17 National Team. He previously guided the U.S. to a second-place finish at the CONCACAF U-15 Championship in Bradenton, Florida, scoring a team-high five goals in five matches in August 2017. In May 2017 at the Torneo Delle Nazioni in Italy, Busio scored three goals as the American U-17s were crowned tournament champions.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

15

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #10 | M | YOHAN CROIZET | @Yohancroizet SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

2

1

58

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

2

1

58

0

0

Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Hometown: Sarrebourg, France Last Club: KV Mechelen (Belgium) Acquired: Signed on 12/15/2017

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 0 Shots on Goal 0 Shots 2, March 4, 2018, KC vs. NYC Fouls Committed 0 Fouls Suffered 0 Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Birthday: 2/15/1992

Yohan Croizet has scored 31 goals in more than 200 professional appearances across Europe. He joins Sporting KC after spending each of the last three seasons in the top-flight Belgian First Division A, where he has tallied 12 goals and 11 assists since 2015. He signed as a Designated Player in December 2017.

Prior to joining KV Mechelen, Croizet blossomed during a two-year stint with Belgian outfit OH Leuven. He bagged four goals as OH Leuven won the 2014-15 Belgian Second Division playoffs and earned promotion to the top flight. The following year, Croizet notched a career-high nine goals and added four assists as the team’s top scorer.

In his first season with KV Mechelen in 2016-17, Croizet played 37 matches, tallying three goals and four assists to help KV Mechelen to a seventh-place finish and 14 league wins, their most in the Belgian first division since 1993. Croizet added three assists in 15 appearances during the 2017-18 season.

Croizet began his professional career as a 19-year-old, debuting for French club FC Metz in 2011. The midfielder amassed seven goals in 57 matches for FC Metz II from 2011-13 before moving from his native France to Belgium ahead of the 2013-14 campaign, signing for RE Virton of the Belgian Second Division. His six goals from the midfield paved the way for his subsequent move to OH Leuven.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

2

1

58

0

0

2

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

2

1

58

0

0

2

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

#18 | GK | ERIC DICK | @DaBrickWall00 SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Height: 6-5 Weight: 205 Birthday: 10/3/1994 Hometown: Carmel, Indiana College: Butler University Acquired: 2018 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#13) - signed on 2/15/18

he scores 0-0-0

Sporting KC selected goalkeeper Eric Dick with the 13th overall pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. He officially signed an MLS contract for the club in February 2018.

Born in Kansas City suburb Roeland Park, Kansas, Dick led Butler to the 2016 Big East Championship and a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances over his last two seasons.

He compiled a 27-10-4 record over his junior and senior campaigns, landing First Team Dick, the 13th overall pick in the SuperDraft, was a four-year starter at Butler University in All-Big East Conference accolades in 2017.

Indianapolis. As a senior, he was named the 2017 Big East Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and received United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American honors. He ended his At the youth level, Dick played for the Indiana Fire Academy and attended Carmel High college career with 28 shutouts and a 0.96 goals against average across 71 starts.

School in Carmel, Indiana, where he was a two-time All-District and All-County performer.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

16

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #2 | D | AMER DIDIC | @amerdidic_ SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

3

3

270

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

3

3

270

0

0

Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta Last Club: Swope Park Rangers (USL) Acquired: Signed on 5/31/2017

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A

A

Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Birthday: 12/28/1994

he scores 0-0-0

Sporting Kansas City signed central defender Amer Didic from the club’s USL affiliate, the Swope Park Rangers, on May 31, 2017. Didic had previously made three appearances for Sporting KC in the CONCACAF Champions League during the 2016 campaign after joining on loan from the Rangers.

Didic was named to the the USL All-League First Team, while also being named a finalist for USL Defender of the Year. In addition, he was named Swope Park Rangers defensive player of the year. Collegiately, Didic played at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, making 84 appearances and scoring 28 goals from central defense.

Didic was born in Zenica, Bosnia, but raised in Edmonton, Alberta after his parents fled the war-torn Eastern European nation when Didic was a child. He made 32 appearances for the Rangers in their inaugural season in 2016, helping guide the side to the Western Conference championship before falling to defeat in the USL Cup Final against New York Red Bulls II.

Didic was called in to the Canada National Team for the first time in August 2017, but did not appear in a friendly against Jamaica on Sept. 2. Didic represented Canada’s Under-23 National Team for the first time in March 2017 when he took part in a mini-tournament in Qatar, playing every minute as Canada won the tournament with 1-0 and 2-0 wins over Uzbekistan and Qatar, respectively.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

#17 | M | ROGER ESPINOZA SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

192

172

15270

5

24

MLS Postseason

9

8

659

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

18

16

1744

0

3

International

3

2

232

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

222

198

17905

5

27

Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Aurora, Colorado College: Ohio State Last Club: Wigan Athletic (England) Acquired: Signed on 1/6/2015

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 5 times, last: June 24, 2017, KC at LA Assists 1, 24 times, last: March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Shots on Goal 2, 9 times, last: Oct. 7, 2017, KC at MIN Shots 6, May 15, 2016, KC vs. ORL Fouls Committed 5, 2 times, last: Oct. 7, 2017, KC at MIN Fouls Suffered 6, 2 times, last: Oct. 16, 2016, KC at RSL Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal June 24, 2017, KC at LA Assist March 10, 2018, KC at CHI 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Birthday: 10/25/1986

Roger Espinoza played five seasons in Kansas City from 2008-12 before moving abroad to Wigan Athletic FC. After a two-year stint in the English Premier League and English Championship, Espinoza returned to Sporting KC in 2015 and tallied one goal and four MLS assists. His 2015 campaign was cut short due to a left foot injury sustained in early August, but returned to the fold as a regular starter in 2016, tallying a career-high five assists.

Espinoza was an MLS All-Star in 2012 and helped lead the club to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title that season. He has made 222 appearances for the club in all

competitions, tallying five goals and 27 assists over nine seasons. In two years at Wigan Athletic, he logged 57 appearances, including eight in the UEFA Europa League, and started in the club’s 2013 FA Cup Final victory over Manchester City.

Espinoza has earned 51 caps for the Honduras Men’s National Team since debuting in 2009. He has competed in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

192

172

15270

5

24

214

54

300

268

13

16

41

7

1

6

KC - Postseason

9

8

659

0

0

7

3

12

12

1

0

4

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

201

180

15929

5

24

221

57

312

280

14

16

45

7

1

6

17

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #4 | D/M | BRAD EVANS | @brad_evans3 SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, 2 times, last: Oct. 21, 2012, SEA vs. FCD (w/ SEA) Assists 3, Sept. 3, 2014, SEA at CHV (w/ SEA) Shots on Goal 3, 4 times, last: March 30, 2013, SEA at RSL (w/ SEA) Shots 6, 2 times, last: April 30, 2011, SEA vs. TOR (w/ SEA) Fouls Committed 4, 2 times, last: March 2, 2013, SEA vs. MTL (w/ SEA) Fouls Suffered 4, 4 times, last: March 8, 2015, SEA vs. NE (w/ SEA)

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Last Regular Season...

Appearance Aug. 5, 2017, SEA at MIN (w/ SEA) Goal July 19, 2017, SEA vs. DC (w/ SEA) Assist Aug. 21, 2016, SEA vs. POR (w/ SEA) 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 6-1 Weight: 160 Birthday: 4/20/1985 Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona College: University of California - Irvine Last Club: Seattle Sounders FC Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent on 2/20/2018 Brad Evans joins Sporting KC having amassed 28 goals and 31 assists in 255 MLS appearances (including playoffs) since beginning his professional career in 2007. Evans, who lifted his first MLS Cup in 2008 with Columbus Crew SC, spent each of the last nine seasons with Seattle Sounders FC, where he won four Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championships and the 2016 MLS Cup.

Seattle selected Evans in the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft ahead of their inaugural season, and won three consecutive U.S. Open Cups from 2009-2011. In the 2014 campaign as club captain, Evans helped Seattle capture another U.S. Open Cup and win its first Supporters’ Shield. In 2016, Evans scored his penalty kick as Seattle beat Toronto FC to win the MLS Cup.

Evans joined Columbus Crew SC as the No. 15 overall pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft out of UC Irvine. In his second season with the Crew, he scored six goals across 31 league appearances, helping Columbus win the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup double.

Evans has earned 27 appearances for the U.S. National Team. He competed at the 2009 and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cups and started five matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycle, helping the United States advance to the final tournament in Brazil.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - Regular Season

230

198

17351

25

29

207

71

164

164

20

41

25

4

8

10

KC - Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - Postseason

25

20

1821

3

2

23

9

14

18

0

4

3

0

2

1

MLS - TOTAL

255

218

19172

28

31

230

80

178

182

20

45

28

4

10

11

#12 | F | GERSO FERNANDES | @ge7fe SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

34

26

2306

8

2

MLS Postseason

1

1

51

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

5

5

385

2

1

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

40

32

2742

10

3

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 3, May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA Assists 1, 2 times, last: Sept. 16, 2017, KC vs. NE Shots on Goal 4, May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA Shots 6, May 17, 2017, KC vs. SEA Fouls Committed 4, June 17, 2017, KC at SJ Fouls Suffered 3, 4 times, last: June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal Sept. 16, 2017, KC vs. NE Assist Sept. 16, 2017, KC vs. NE 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 5-8 Weight: 140 Birthday: 2/21/1991 Hometown: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Last Club: C.F. Os Belenenses (Portugal) Acquired: Signed on 1/4/2017 Gerso Fernandes, a left-footed winger, has played more than 150 matches during a six-year professional career in Portugal. Prior to joining Sporting KC ahead of the 2017 season, he spent the previous five seasons in the Portuguese first division, including the 2016-17 Primeira Liga campaign with Belenenses. On May 17, 2017, Fernandes scored the first Sporting KC hat-trick in seven years in a 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC before adding a goal and an assist in his first-ever U.S. Open Cup game against Minnesota United FC on June 14, 2017. He was named the club’s 2017 Offensive Player of the Year.

Fernandes started nine of 14 Primeira Liga appearances for Belenenses in the 2016-17 season prior to joining Sporting KC, recording one goal and four assists. He also contributed one assist in three domestic cup matches, featuring in the 2016-17 Taça de Portugal and the 2016-17 Taça da Liga. Fernandes appeared more than 100 times for Estoril between 2011-2016. He helped clinch promotion to the Primera Liga in his first year with the club before facilitating Estoril’s transition to the top flight over the next two seasons, recording four assists in 43 Primera Liga appearances and playing six games in the 2013-14 UEFA Europa League group stage.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

34

26

2306

8

2

64

26

35

42

7

7

4

0

2

1

KC - Postseason

1

1

51

0

0

2

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

35

27

2357

8

2

66

27

36

43

7

7

4

0

2

1

18

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #21 | M | FELIPE GUTIERREZ SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

MLS Regular Season

2

2

180

2

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

2

2

180

2

0

Height: 5-7 Weight: 145 Hometown: Quintero, Chile Last Club: Real Betis (Spain) Acquired: Signed on 2/6/2018

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Assists 0 Shots on Goal 3, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Shots 3, 2 times, last: March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Fouls Committed 4, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Fouls Suffered 1, 2 times, last: March 10, 2018, KC at CHI

A

Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 1-0-0

Birthday: 10/8/1990

Gutierrez joined 12-time Chilean Primera Division champion CD Universidad Catolica in 2009. He enjoyed a breakout season for the club in 2011, scoring 10 goals in the top-flight Primera Division as Universidad Catolica finished atop the spring Apertura standings and won the 2011 Copa Chile. Gutierrez landed a transfer to FC Twente ahead of the 2012-13 Eredivisie season, debuting for the Dutch side in a UEFA Europa League qualifier. In his sophomore season at FC Twente, Gutierrez reached new heights as the midfielder started 33 league matches and was named the 2013-14 Eredivisie Most Valuable Player for his instrumental role in propelling the Tukkers to a third-place finish in the table.

Gutierrez moved from Netherlands to Spain in 2016-17, signing for Spanish La Liga side Real Betis. His first La Liga goal was a stoppage-time winner as Real Betis beat Osasuna 2-1 in October 2016. Gutierrez spent most of 2017 on loan at Internacional in Brazil, where he played 16 games and helped the club gain promotion to the top-flight Serie A. A native of Quintero, Chile, Gutierrez has represented his country 35 times at the senior international level. He’s competed on a global stage at the sport’s highest level, featuring at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and helping Chile lift the 2015 Copa America title as champions of South America.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

2

2

180

2

0

6

5

5

2

0

0

0

0

1

0

MLS - TOTAL

2

2

180

2

0

6

5

5

2

0

0

0

0

1

0

#88 | D | MATT LEWIS | @mattylew03 SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Height: 6-2 Weight: 165 Birthday: 8/1/1996 Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri College: Fordham University Acquired: Signed as Homegrown on 1/22/18 Sporting Kansas City signed center back Matt Lewis as a Homegrown player following a four-year career at Fordham University. Lewis started all 84 college appearances from 2014-2017 - becoming Fordham’s career leader in both categories - while also tallying five goals and four assists over his last two seasons. He helped lead the Rams to a pair of Atlantic 10 Championship titles and three NCAA tournament appearances, including a run to the program’s first-ever Elite Eight in 2017.

In addition to winning 39 career games at Fordham, Lewis earned multiple individual accolades as a college standout. He was an All-Atlantic 10 Second Team selection as a

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sophomore and junior and received 2017 Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior, guiding Fordham to 11 clean sheets in his final season.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Lewis attended Rockhurst High School and anchored the Sporting KC U-18 backline throughout the 2013-14 campaign. The center back was named a finalist for Sporting KC Male Youth Player of the Year at the 2014 Kevin Gray Awards.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

19

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #26 | D | JAYLIN LINDSEY | @JaylinLindsey SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Height: 5-8 Weight: 155 Birthday: 3/27/2000 Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Last Club: Sporting KC Academy Acquired: Signed as Homegrown on 1/1/2018 Sporting Kansas City signed Jaylin Lindsey as a Homegrown Player in September 2017, with his contract starting on Jan. 1, 2018. A product of the Sporting KC Academy, Lindsey is the third-youngest signing in club history. The defender has featured for the Sporting KC U-16s and U-18s and made more than 25 appearances for the United States U-17 Men’s National Team from 2016-2017.

he scores 0-0-0

day later, he became the first American player born in 2000 or later to appear in a professional match. Lindsey would feature once more for the Rangers before joining the U.S. U-17 Residency Program in August 2016.

Lindsey has featured regularly for the U.S. U-17s. He was named to the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship Best XI in May after helping the U.S. to a second-place finish. That allowed Lindsey to represent the U.S. at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Lindsey has been a youth international since 2013, representing the U-14s, U-15s and U-17s.

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Lindsey joined the Sporting KC Academy in January 2015. He has made more than 30 combined appearances for the U-16s and U-18s. After impressing throughout his first full Academy season with Sporting KC, Lindsey signed an Academy contract with the Swope Park Rangers on May 6, 2016. A MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

#19 | M | CRISTIAN LOBATO SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

11

7

620

1

0

MLS Postseason

1

0

20

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

12

7

640

1

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, Sept. 10, 2017, KC at CLB Assists 0 Shots on Goal 1, 3 times, last: Sept. 30, 2017, KC vs. VAN Shots 2, Sept. 6, 2017, KC at NYC Fouls Committed 2, Oct. 15, 2017, KC vs. HOU Fouls Suffered 2, March 4, 2018, KC vs. NYC Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 4, 2018, KC vs. NYC Goal Sept. 10, 2017, KC at CLB Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 5-11 Weight: 160 Birthday: 3/7/1989 Hometown: Barcelona, Spain Last Club: Gimnastic de Tarragona (Spain) Acquired: Signed on 6/29/2017 Cristian Lobato joined Sporting Kansas City in the summer of 2017 after spending two seasons with Gimnastic de Tarragona in the Spanish Second Division. Lobato has made more than 150 professional appearances since 2008, including a two-year stint at FC Barcelona B where he was teammates with Sporting KC midfielder Ilie from 2011-2013.

He spent four years at FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before ending his youth career at Spanish outfit CE L’Hospitalet. Lobato scored his first goal for the club in a 1-1 draw on the road at Columbus Crew SC in September 2017.

Lobato earned his senior team debut for Hospitalet in 2008 and helped the club win a Tercera Division title in 2009-10 and promotion to the Segunda Division B. He then joined Barcelona B of the Segunda Division, scoring eight goals in 57 games.

In February 2014, Lobato made his top-flight debut for CA Osasuna and ended the 2013-14 La Liga campaign with 12 appearances. He then left Spain for the first time, helping Asteras Tripoli to a fourth-place finish in the 2014-15 Superleague Greece before returning to join Gimnastic de Tarragona in 2015.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

11

7

620

1

0

7

3

3

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

KC - Postseason

1

0

20

0

0

2

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

12

7

640

1

0

9

4

3

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

20

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #94 | D | JIMMY MEDRANDA | @jimmymedranda SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 4 times, last: March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Assists 1, 3 times, last: April 15, 2017, KC at POR Shots on Goal 3, June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Shots 4, 5 times, last: June 3, 2017, KC vs. MIN Fouls Committed 4, 2 times, last: Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Fouls Suffered 4, March 15, 2014, KC vs. FCD

A

MLS Regular Season

76

54

4621

4

3

MLS Postseason

2

1

121

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

7

6

648

0

2

International

2

1

96

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

87

62

5487

4

5

Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Assist April 15, 2017, KC at POR 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0 he scores 1-0-0

Height: 5-8 Weight: 150 Birthday: 2/7/1994 Hometown: Mosquera, Nariño, Colombia Last Club: Deportivo Pereira (Colombia) Acquired: Signed on 2/13/2014 Jimmy Medranda joined Sporting KC in August 2013 on loan from Colombian club Deportivo Pereira, making his MLS debut a month later. He signed permanently for Sporting KC in February 2014 and has played 87 games for the club across all competitions. He set career highs for appearances (39), starts (29), minutes (2,619) and goals (2) in 2017.

Medranda has scored four goals and added five assists since the start of 2016, his first for the club. He joined Deportivo Pereira’s youth system at age 12 before climbing the ladder to the senior team by age 17. He made 16 first team appearances for the club in two seasons, scoring twice.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

76

54

4621

4

3

102

20

71

46

5

18

11

1

1

2

KC - Postseason

2

1

121

0

0

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

78

55

4742

4

3

103

20

72

47

5

18

11

1

1

2

#29 | GK | TIM MELIA | @TimMelia28 SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

83

83

7439

0

0

MLS Postseason

2

2

174

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

10

10

990

0

0

International

1

1

90

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

96

96

8693

0

0

Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Hometown: Great River, New York College: Lynn University Last Club: Chivas USA Acquired: Signed on 12/23/2014

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals Allowed 5, 2 times, last: Aug. 19, 2015, KC vs. SJ Saves 7, 2 times, last: Oct. 16, 2015, KC at SJ Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Shutout Aug. 19, 2017, KC vs. FCD 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0

Birthday: 5/15/1986

Tim Melia became one of the top goalkeepers in MLS in 2017 following his breakout season in 2015 where he earned MLS Comeback Player of the Year honors. Melia claimed the 2017 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year crown with career-highs in wins (12), shutouts (10), saves (91), starts (31) and minutes (2,759). Melia was named the club’s 2017 Most Valuable Player. Among goalkeepers with at least 15 regular-season appearances in 2017, he led MLS with a 0.78 goals against average, 78.4 save percentage and 69.2-percent passing accuracy. He also ranked second in shutouts.

During his breakout campaign in 2015, Melia finished third in 2015 with a 72.6 precent save percentage while also ranking in the top 10 in wins, shutouts and goals against

average. He was a six-time member of the MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week and became the first goalkeeper in MLS history to record six shutouts in his first nine league matches for a new team.

After a four-year college career with NCAA Division III program Lynn University (New York), Melia began his professional career in 2008 with the Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division. After stints with Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA, he spent the latter half of 2014 as a League Pool Goalkeeper, earning emergency call-ups from Sporting KC, FC Dallas and D.C. United.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

SHT

SVS

SO

GA

GAA

PG

PA

C

E

W

L

T

KC - Regular Season

83

83

7439

331

240

26

87

1.05

7

11

7

0

34

27

20

MLS - Regular Season

89

88

7878

367

262

26

101

1.15

8

12

7

1

35

31

21

KC - Postseason

2

2

174

5

2

0

2

1.03

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

MLS - TOTAL

91

90

8052

372

264

26

103

1.15

8

12

7

1

35

32

21

21

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #3 | D | IKE OPARA | @ikeopara SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 12 times, last: Oct. 22, 2017, KC at RSL Assists 1, 3 times, last: Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ Shots on Goal 2, 3 times, last: March 22, 2014, KC vs. SJ Shots 3, 2 times, last: March 22, 2014, KC vs. SJ Fouls Committed 5, May 11, 2016, KC at COL Fouls Suffered 3, April 13, 2016, KC vs. COL

A

MLS Regular Season

84

71

6515

9

3

MLS Postseason

4

1

136

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

7

7

703

2

0

International

7

7

630

1

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

102

86

7984

12

3

Height: 6-2 Weight: 180 Birthday: 2/21/1989 Hometown: Durham, North Carolina College: Wake Forest Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes Acquired: Trade with San Jose Earthquakes on 12/12/2012

Ninth-year veteran Ike Opara is in his sixth season as a member of Sporting KC, having set career-highs for appearances (30), starts (30) and equaled his career-high with three goals in 2017. His performances in 2017 earned him the MLS Defender of the Year title.

Opara was previously a nominee for MLS Player of the Month in March 2015, before suffering a season-ending Achilles rupture in April. He made his 2016 debut on April 9 in a 2-0 win against the New York Red Bulls, his first MLS appearance in nearly a year.

Sporting KC’s 2013 Newcomer of the Year, Opara appeared in 18 MLS matches during the club’s MLS Cup-winning campaign. He scored four goals in 2013 across all

Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal Oct. 22, 2017, KC at RSL Assist Sept. 24, 2016, KC at SJ 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

competitions and featured in three of Sporting KC’s playoff matches. A season-ending ankle injury limited him to three MLS appearances in 2014.

Opara has one cap for the U.S. Men’s National Team, coming in a friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina on January 28, 2018. He previously represented the United States at the U-23 level during the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Qualifying Tournament. The San Jose Earthquakes selected him in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft as a Generation adidas signing, and he played 36 MLS matches for the team over three seasons.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

84

71

6515

9

3

57

22

83

36

3

0

10

1

5

2

MLS - Regular Season

119

93

8667

12

3

78

29

112

53

8

1

12

1

6

2

KC - Postseason

4

1

136

0

0

1

0

2

2

1

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - Postseason

5

1

214

0

0

2

0

3

3

1

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

124

94

8881

12

3

80

29

115

56

9

1

12

1

6

2

#11 | F | DIEGO RUBIO | @DiegoRubo_ SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

32

15

1402

7

2

MLS Postseason

1

1

120

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

5

4

378

2

1

International

3

3

270

1

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

41

23

2170

10

3

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, Sept. 16, 2017, KC vs. NE Assists 1, 2 times, last: Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Shots on Goal 5, Sept. 30, 2017, KC vs. VAN Shots 7, Sept. 30, 2017, KC vs. VAN Fouls Committed 4, Sept. 16, 2017, KC vs. NE Fouls Suffered 5, July 10, 2016, KC vs. NYC

Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Birthday: 5/15/1993 Hometown: Santiago, Chile Last Club: Real Valladolid (Spain) Acquired: Signed on loan from Real Valladolid as Young Designated Player on 3/8/2016 Sporting KC acquired Chilean striker Diego Rubio in March 2016 after he recorded 37 goals and 15 assists during a five-year professional stint in South America and Europe.

The forward joined Sporting KC initially on loan from Real Valladolid of the Spanish Segunda Division, where he made 14 appearances during the 2015-16 season. A native of Santiago, Chile, he scored his first goal on April 27, 2016 at Vancouver. He scored the game-winner in the 109th minute of Sporting KC’s 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on June 15, 2016, then opened his CONCACAF Champions League scoring account on Sept. 13, 2016 vs. Vancouver. Rubio completed his permanent transfer to Sporting KC in September 2016. He tore his ACL that October and made his return to the field on June 17, 2017 in a 0-0 road draw with San Jose before scoring his first goal since returning in a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia on July 6, 2017.

Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 4, 2018, KC vs. NYC Goal Oct. 7, 2017, KC at MIN Assist Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA 2018 Record when: he starts 0-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Rubio played for 18-time Primeira Liga champion Sporting Clube de Portugal from 2011-2015, scoring 22 goals in 52 games for the club’s reserve team Sporting B. He also made 20 senior team appearances, including six in the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League as he helped the club advance to the tournament semifinals.

Rubio has earned three caps for the Chile Men’s National Team since debuting at age 18 in a friendly against Paraguay in June 2011. He appeared in two additional friendlies against France and Mexico later that year before playing eight matches at the U-20 level in 2012 and 2013, including three starts at the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

32

15

1402

7

2

50

16

36

42

12

0

4

0

3

1

KC - Postseason

1

1

120

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

1

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

33

16

1522

7

2

50

16

37

42

13

0

5

0

3

1

22

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #7 | F | JOHNNY RUSSELL SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

2

2

179

1

1

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

2

2

179

1

1

Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland Last Club: Derby County FC (England) Acquired: Signed on 1/31/2018

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Assists 1, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Shots on Goal 2, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Shots 5, 2 times, last: March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Fouls Committed 1, March 4, 2018, KC vs. NYC Fouls Suffered 3, March 4, 2018, KC vs. NYC Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Assist March 10, 2018, KC at CHI 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 1-0-0

Birthday: 4/8/1990

Sporting KC acquired Scottish winger Johnny Russell in a transfer from English club Derby County FC in January 2018. Russell has scored 94 goals during a 12-year professional career in England and his native Scotland. Russell developed in the Dundee United FC Academy in Scotland before making his professional debut for the top-flight Scottish Premiership club in May 2007 at age 17.

comps during the 2011-12 campaign to pace another fourth-place finish. Russell’s final season at Dundee saw him produce a team-best 20 goals in 38 competitive appearances.

Russell reached new heights in June 2013 when he joined Derby County. He marked his debut for the outfit with his first of nine goals in the 2013-14 English Championship as the Rams fell just short of promotion to the EPL. He totaled 18 goals over the next two seasons.

He spent most of the following two seasons on loan at Scottish side Forfar Athletic, recording eight goals, and marked his first career Dundee United start with a goal in a 2009 Scottish FA Cup win over East Sterlingshire. After being loaned to Raith Rovers in 2009-10, Russell enjoyed a breakout year at Dundee United with nine goals as the Tangerines finished fourth in the Scottish Premier League. He added 14 more goals in all

Russell has earned four career caps for Scotland, receiving his first call to the senior squad in May 2012 for a friendly against the U.S. but did not feature in the match. Russell made his debut in a 2014 friendly against England and featured in two more friendlies the following year. Russell has also represented Scotland at the U-19 and U-21 levels.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

2

2

179

1

1

10

2

1

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

MLS - TOTAL

2

2

179

1

1

10

2

1

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

#20 | F | DANIEL SALLOI | @danielsalloi SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

24

13

1290

3

4

MLS Postseason

1

0

69

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

4

1

215

3

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

29

14

1574

6

4

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 3 times, last: Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Assists 2, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Shots on Goal 4, Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Shots 5, Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Fouls Committed 2, 2 times, last: Oct. 22, 2017, KC at RSL Fouls Suffered 4, Oct. 11, 2017, KC at HOU Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Assist March 10, 2018, KC at CHI 2018 Record when: he starts 1-0-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 6-1 Weight: 150 Birthday: 7/19/1996 Hometown: Budapest, Hungary Last Club: Gyirmot SE (Hungary) - Loan Acquired: Signed as a Homegrown on 1/13/2016 Sporting Kansas City signed forward Daniel Salloi as the fourth Homegrown Player in club history in early 2016 and made his Sporting KC debut on April 9, 2017 against the Colorado Rapids. Salloi is one of four Homegrown Players on Sporting Kansas City’s roster, alongside Gianluca Busio (2017), Jaylin Lindsey (2018) and Matt Lewis (2018).

Hungary for the remainder of the season. Salloi moved to the United States in August 2014 as an AFS exchange student and attended Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas, joining joined the Sporting Kansas City Academy U-18s for the 2014-15 season.

He scored on his first start for the club - a 4-0 win over Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup on June 14, 2017 - before adding his first MLS goal vs. Portland on July 1.

Salloi scored the winning goal in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup Final in September. Salloi made 10 appearances for Sporting KC’s USL affiliate, the Swope Park Rangers, in 2016 and scored four goals and added three assists before being loaned to Gyirmot SE in

After a successful spell with the Sporting KC U-18s, Salloi returned to his former Academy side Ujpest FC in July 2015 to sign an amateur contract for senior team, a 20-time champion in Hungary’s first division. He made his professional debut in the top-tier OTP Bank Liga on July 18, the day before his 19th birthday. Salloi made his debut for the Hungary Under-21 National Team in late 2017 and has two caps to date.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

24

13

1290

3

4

47

20

12

20

5

0

1

0

0

2

KC - Postseason

1

0

69

0

0

4

1

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

25

13

1359

3

4

51

21

12

23

5

0

1

0

0

2

23

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #6 | M | ILIE SANCHEZ | @iliesanchez SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

MLS Regular Season

35

35

3150

0

2

MLS Postseason

1

1

120

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

5

5

510

0

1

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

41

41

3780

0

3

Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Hometown: Barcelona, Spain Last Club: Elche CF (Spain) Acquired: Signed on 1/13/2017

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 0 Assists 1, 2 times, last: Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Shots on Goal 1, 2 times, last: Sept. 10, 2017, KC at CLB Shots 3, Oct. 7, 2017, KC at MIN Fouls Committed 5, March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Fouls Suffered 4, March 4, 2017, KC at DC

A

Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal N/A Assist Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Birthday: 11/21/1990

Sánchez, a product of FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia youth academy, has eight years of professional experience in Spain and Germany. The defensive midfielder featured extensively for FC Barcelona B from 2009-2014 and most recently played for Spanish side Elche CF during the 2015-16 season. He joined Sporting KC ahead of the 2017 season and has made 41 appearances in all competitions for the club, earning Sporting KC Newcomer of the Year honors in 2017.

After missing most of 2011-12 through injury, Sánchez claimed a regular spot in Barcelona B’s midfield over the next two seasons. He played 29 league matches in 2012-13 and started 36 of 38 appearances in 2013-14, guiding Barcelona B to another third-place finish in the Segunda Division. Sánchez appeared in 114 league games during his five-year spell at FC Barcelona B.

Sánchez moved to Germany’s second division in 2014, making 26 appearances in all Born and raised in Barcelona, Sánchez jumped from La Masia to FC Barcelona B ahead competitions for 1860 Munich of the 2. Bundesliga. He was then loaned back to his native of the 2009-10 campaign. He helped the club earn promotion to the Spanish Segunda Spain for the 2015-16 campaign, where he played 28 games for CF Elche in the Segunda Division in his first professional season. He played 24 more matches the following year as Division.

Barcelona B finished third in Spain’s second tier.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

35

35

3150

0

2

20

2

23

37

0

11

7

0

0

1

KC - Postseason

1

1

120

0

0

1

0

1

2

0

0

1

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

36

36

3270

0

2

21

2

24

39

0

11

8

0

0

1

#14 | F | KHIRY SHELTON | @KhiryShelton SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

1

1

55

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

1

1

55

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, 6 times, last: Oct. 15, 2017, NYC at NE (w/ NYC) Assists 3, Sept. 23, 2016, NYC vs. CHI (w/ NYC) Shots on Goal 2, 2 times, last: March 6, 2016, NYC at CHI (w/ NYC) Shots 3, 3 times, last: Sept. 23, 2016 NYC vs. CHI (w/ NYC) Fouls Committed 4, Sept. 27, 2017, NYC at MTL (w/ NYC) Fouls Suffered 4, April 11, 2015, NYC at PHI (w/ NYC) Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal Oct. 15, 2017, NYC at NE (w/ NYC) Assist Sept. 23, 2016, NYC vs. CHI (w/ NYC) 2018 Record when: he starts 1-0-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Birthday: 6/26/1993 Hometown: Leander, Texas College: Oregon State Last Club: New York City FC Acquired: Acquired via trade with New York City FC on 12/14/2017 Shelton was selected second overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 15, 2015 by expansion side New York City FC. After three seasons with the club, Shelton moved to Sporting KC in December 2017 in a trade for Saad Abdul-Salaam.

season. He was an NSCAA All-America Second Team; Pac-12 Player of the Year; All-Far West Region First Team as he helped lead the Beavers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003.

Shelton was NYCFC’s first-ever SuperDraft pick and played a total of 54 regular-season Shelton was a member of the U.S. U-18 National Team for the Lisbon International games for the club, notching six goals and 10 assists across just 23 starts. The Leander, Tournament in 2011. Selected to the U18 squad for its trip to Israel in 2010.

Texas native had his best season in 2016 when he tallied four goals and nine assists.

In college, Shelton recorded 10 goals and 12 assists at Oregon State University his senior MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

1

1

55

0

0

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - Regular Season

55

24

2540

6

10

38

12

25

32

3

0

0

0

0

3

MLS - Postseason

2

0

57

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

57

24

2597

6

10

38

12

25

33

3

0

0

0

0

3

24

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #15 | D | SETH SINOVIC | @ssinovic SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

166

161

14246

1

9

MLS Postseason

12

12

1134

2

0

U.S. Open Cup

14

14

1183

0

2

International

11

10

937

1

2

ALL COMPETITIONS

203

197

17500

4

13

Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Hometown: Leawood, Kansas College: Creighton Last Club: New England Revolution Acquired: Signed on 5/10/2011

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 1, April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL Assists 1, 9 times, last: Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA Shots on Goal 2, 2 times, last: Oct. 11, 2017, KC at HOU Shots 3, 4 times, last: Oct. 11, 2017, KC at HOU Fouls Committed 5, 2 times, last: Sept. 23, 2015, KC at HOU Fouls Suffered 3, 6 times, last: April 20, 2013, KC at LA Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal April 9, 2017, KC vs. COL Assist Sept. 24, 2017, KC vs. LA 2018 Record when: he starts 1-0-0 he scores 0-0-0

Birthday: 1/28/1987

An eight-year MLS veteran, Seth Sinovic has started 197 of 203 appearances in all competitions since joining Sporting KC from the New England Revolution in 2011. The left back played at least 30 regular season matches every year from 2012-2014, during which time Sporting KC conceded the fewest combined goals in MLS. He scored his first MLS regular-season goal on his 150th MLS appearance for Sporting KC against the Colorado Rapids on April 9, 2017.

A native of Leawood, Kansas, Sinovic scored his first professional goal in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs and notched the second of his career in the 2013 postseason as Sporting KC won MLS Cup. He was named the club’s Defender of the Year in 2014. After a four-year college career at Creighton University, Sinovic was selected by New England with the 25th pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. He made 20 MLS appearances as a rookie before moving to Sporting KC in 2011.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

166

161

14246

1

9

83

23

177

104

9

0

27

0

0

5

MLS - Regular Season

186

179

15826

1

9

90

24

190

115

10

0

30

0

0

5

KC - Postseason

12

12

1134

2

0

5

3

18

12

0

0

2

0

2

0

MLS - TOTAL

198

191

16960

3

9

95

27

208

127

9

0

32

0

2

5

#16 | D | GRAHAM SMITH SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Birthday: 4/8/1990 Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado College: University of Denver Acquired: 2018 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#18) - signed on 2/15/18

he scores 0-0-0

Sporting Kansas City selected center back Graham Smith with the 18th overall pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft before officially sigining him in February 2018.

goals in 38 matches for the Beavers, helping the side reach the NCAA Tournament in 2014.

Smith split his four-year college career between Oregon State University (2014-15) and the University of Denver (2016-17). The versatile defender started all 80 appearances at the NCAA Division I level, registering six goals and seven assists in his final two seasons with the Denver Pioneers.

Upon transferring to Denver in 2016, Smith helped the Pioneers reach the Men’s College Cup for the first time in program history. He split time between the holding midfield and center back positions, serving as the anchor of a defense that notched a 0.52 goals against average in 2016 and a 0.71 goals against average in 2017. As a senior, Smith was a United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Second Team selection and a CoSIDA Academic All-American.

A native of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Smith was teammates with current Sporting KC forward Khiry Shelton during his freshman campaign at Oregon State. He assisted three MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

25

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #23 | D | COLTON STORM | @ColtonStorm SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals N/A Assists N/A Shots on Goal N/A Shots N/A Fouls Committed N/A Fouls Suffered N/A Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Goal N/A Assist N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Birthday: 7/6/1994 Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania College: University of North Carolina Acquired: 2017 MLS SuperDraft 1st Round (#14) - signed on 2/24/2017

he scores 0-0-0

Right back Colton Storm joined Sporting Kansas City as the No. 14 overall selection in the also named to the NCAA College Cup Best XI after guiding the Tar Heels to their seventh 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Storm spent the 2017 season on loan with the Swope Park final four in program history.

Rangers, tallying one goal and three assists in 30 games as the Rangers won their second consecutive USL Western Conference title.

Born and raised in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Storm started 41 straight games for North Carolina from 2015-2016. He captained the team as a senior, leading a defense Storm tallied two goals and eight assists in 69 matches during his four-year career at the that posted 12 shutouts in 21 matches. As a youth, Storm competed in the United States University of North Carolina. He capped his senior campaign in 2016 with Second Team U-17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida. He played club soccer for HMMS Eagle All-Atlantic Coast Conference and NSCAA Third Team All-South Region honors. He was FC in his hometown.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

#1 | GK | ADRIAN ZENDEJAS | @MrZ3ND SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

MLS Postseason

0

0

0

0

0

U.S. Open Cup

0

0

0

0

0

International

0

0

0

0

0

ALL COMPETITIONS

0

0

0

0

0

Height: 6-5 Weight: 185 Hometown: Chula Vista, California Last Club: Swope Park Rangers (USL) Acquired: Signed on 12/2/2016

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals Allowed N/A Saves N/A Last Regular Season...

Appearance N/A Shutout N/A 2018 Record when: he starts 0-0-0

Birthday: 8/30/1995

Goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas signed an MLS contract for Sporting KC in December 2016 after playing for the Swope Park Rangers during the club’s inaugural 2016 campaign. He spent the 2017 season primarily on loan with the Swope Park Rangers, making 25 starts for the club and posting a 0.92 goals against average with 10 shutouts. Zendejas was one of the top goalkeepers in the USL, cementing his pedigree by saving four penalties and scoring the game-winning spot kick in the shootout of the Western Conference Final against OKC Energy FC in November 2017.

Zendajas joined the Rangers in June 2016 and debuted in a 2-1 win over LA Galaxy II on Aug. 27 before starting five of the team’s final seven regular season matches, amassing a

perfect 5-0-0 record with three shutouts, 13 saves and a 0.40 goals against average.

Zendejas carried his great form into the postseason, earning two more clean sheets as the Rangers rattled off three straight victories en route to the USL Cup Final.

The Chula Vista, California native joined Club Tijuana in 2014 and made his debut for the Under-20 team in February 2015. He made 31 total appearances for the U-20 team while helping the Xolos reach the 2015 Apertura final and the 2016 Clausura final. He made his first-team debut in a preseason friendly against Club Leon on July 3, 2015 and played all four preseason games for the Xolos in July 2015.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

SHT

SVS

SO

GA

GAA

PG

PA

C

E

W

L

T

KC - Regular Season

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MLS - TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

26

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes #8 | M | GRAHAM ZUSI | @gzusi SPORTING KC STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

MLS Regular Season

220

180

16620

26

56

MLS Postseason

14

14

1379

0

6

U.S. Open Cup

15

13

1267

3

5

International

8

8

690

0

3

ALL COMPETITIONS

257

215

19956

29

70

Regular Season Game Highs: Goals 2, 3 times, last: Sept. 28, 2012, KC vs. CHI Assists 2, 6 times, last: Aug. 19, 2017, KC vs. FCD Shots on Goal 3, 4 times, last: July 3, 2016, KC vs. CLB Shots 6, May 15, 2016, KC vs. ORL Fouls Committed 4, 2 times, last: March 30, 2013, KC vs. MTL Fouls Suffered 6, Oct. 26, 2013, KC at PHI Last Regular Season...

Appearance March 10, 2018, KC at CHI Goal Oct. 23, 2016, KC vs. SJ Assist Oct. 15, 2017, KC at RSL 2018 Record when: he starts 1-1-0 he scores 0-0-0

Height: 5-10 Weight: 160 Birthday: 8/18/1986 Hometown: Longwood, Florida College: Maryland Acquired: 2009 MLS SuperDraft 2nd Round (#23) A 10-year veteran for Sporting KC, Graham Zusi has garnered MLS All-Star (2012-15, 2017), MLS Best XI (2012-13) and MLS Breakout Player of the Year (2011) accolades in addition to receiving a 2012 MLS MVP nomination. He earned Sporting KC MVP honors from 2012-14 and is the only player to appear in every All-Star Game from 2011-2014.

Zusi signed a long-term Designated Player contract in 2014. He has recorded 29 goals and 70 assists in 257 appearances for Sporting KC across all competitions since being drafted in 2009 out of the University of Maryland, where he won two national championships. He is second in club history with 70 total assists, while his 410 chances created from 2011-2015 (including postseason) ranked third in MLS. With his assist

against RSL on April 29, 2017, Zusi reached 50 regular-season assists and later moved into first in club history with 24 game-winning assists on Aug. 19, 2017 versus FC Dallas.

Zusi has earned 55 caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team since debuting in January 2012, recording five goals and seven assists. He played four matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, tallying two assists as the U.S. advanced out of the group stage. He played in his first CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015, starting two matches, and scored in a World Cup qualifier against Guatemala on March 29, 2016. He played five games for the U.S. at the 2016 Copa America Centenario, scoring on June 7 in a 4-0 win over Costa Rica. He recently made four appearances as the U.S. won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

MLS CAREER STATS

GP

GS

MIN

G

A

SHT

SOG

FC

FS

OFF

CK

C

E

GWG

GWA

KC - Regular Season

220

180

16620

26

56

329

105

182

260

29

703

18

1

8

25

KC - Postseason

14

14

1379

0

6

27

2

21

25

1

69

2

0

0

3

MLS - TOTAL

234

194

17999

26

62

356

107

203

285

30

772

20

1

8

28

27

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KC 2018 PARTICIPATION CHART

3/4 3/10 3/17 3/24 3/31 4/8 4/15 4/20 4/28 5/5 5/9 5/20 5/27 6/3 6/9 6/23 6/30 PLAYER NYC @CHI SJ @COL DC @LA SEA VAN @NE COL @ATL @MIN CLB MIN @POR HOU @MTL Amor DNP DNP Belmar UNAV SPR Besler CB-90 CB-90 Busio UNAV SPR Croizet RW-57 SUB-1 Dick UNAV SPR Didic UNAV SPR Espinoza CM-90 CM-90 Evans INJ UNAV Fernandes SUB-33 SUB-35 Gutierrez CM-90 CM-90 Lewis SPR SPR Lindsey DNP DNP Lobato LB-73 DNP Medranda SUB-17 SUB-21 Melia GK-90 GK-90 Opara CB-90 CB-90 Rubio CF-62 SPR Russell LW-90 RW-89 Salloi SUB-28 LW-90 Ilie CM-90 CM-90 Shelton INJ CF-55 Sinovic DNP LB-69 Smith SPR SPR Storm UNAV SPR Zendejas DNP DNP Zusi RB-90 RB-90

7/4 7/7 7/14 7/28 8/4 8/11 8/18 8/25 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/23 9/30 10/6 10/17 10/21 10/28 PLAYER @RSL TOR @NY FCD @HOU @LFC POR MIN @SEA ORL @SJ @PHI RSL LA @VAN @FCD LFC Amor Belmar Besler Busio Croizet Dick Didic Espinoza Evans Fernandes Gutierrez Lewis Lindsey Lobato Medranda Melia Opara Rubio Russell Salloi Ilie Shelton Sinovic Smith Storm Zendejas Zusi KEY Position-Minutes - Starting Position-Minutes Played SUB-Minutes - Substitute-Minutes played

DNP - Did Not Play/Unused Substitute UNAV - Unavailable For Selection

28

INJ - Injured SUS - Suspended

SPR - Swope Park Rangers (USL) INTL - International Duty

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SINGLE SEASON RECORDS (FIELD PLAYERS) 1996-2017

ALL-TIME RECORDS (FIELD PLAYERS)

Stat

Player

#

Stat

Player

#

Games

C.J. Sapong (2011)

34

Games

Davy Arnaud

240

Minutes

Ilie Sanchez (2017)

2970

Minutes

Kerry Zavagnin

20515

Goals

Dom Dwyer (2014)

22

Goals

Preki

71

Assists

Preki (1997 & 2003)

17

Assists

Preki

98

Shots

Preki (1996)

140

Shots

Preki

693

Shots on goal

Preki (1996)

61

Shots on goal

Preki

283

Fouls Committed

Chris Henderson (2000)

79

Fouls Committed

Davy Arnaud

329

Fouls Suffered

Davy Arnaud (2004)

111

Fouls Suffered

Davy Arnaud

528

Offsides

Eddie Johnson (2007)

50

Offsides

Vitalis Takawira

126

Corner Kicks

Graham Zusi (2012)

150

Corner Kicks

Graham Zusi

703

Cautions

Aurelien Collin (2013)

13

Cautions

Kerry Zavagnin

44

Ejections

Davy Arnaud (2010)

3

Ejections

Roger Espinoza

7

SINGLE SEASON RECORDS (GOALKEEPERS) 1996-2017

ALL-TIME RECORDS (GOALKEEPERS)

Stat

Player

#

Stat

Player

#

Games

Jimmy Nielsen (2012 & 2013)

34

Games

Jimmy Nielsen

128

Minutes

Jimmy Nielsen (2012 & 2013)

3060

Minutes

Jimmy Nielsen

11497

Wins

Mike Ammann (1997)

21

Wins

Jimmy Nielsen

57

Losses

Mike Amman (1998)

16

Losses

Tony Meola

45

Draws

Bo Oshoniyi (2005)

12

Draws

Jimmy Nielsen

32

Shutouts

Tony Meola (2000)

16

Shutouts

Jimmy Nielsen

45

Goals Against Avg.

Tim Melia (2017)

0.78

Goals Allowed

Tony Meola

154

Goals Allowed

Mike Amman (1997) & Kevin Hartman (2007)

45

Saves

Tony Meola

507

Saves

Tony Meola (2000)

129

Goals Against Avg.

Jimmy Nielsen

0.99

SINGLE GAME RECORDS (FIELD PLAYERS)

SINGLE SEASON TEAM RECORDS

Stat

Player

#

Stat

Year

#

Goals

Digital Takawira (1998), Preki (1998), Davy Arnaud (2004), Eddie Johnson (twice in 2007), Birahim Diop (2010), Gerso Fernandes (2017)

3

Goals

1996

61

Assists

2000

67

Assists

Chris Henderson (1999)

4

Shots

2012

542

Shots

Preki (1997)

12

Shots on goal

1996

250

Shots on goal

Preki (1996), Eddie Johnson (2007)

6

Fouls Committed

2013

511

2000

541

Fouls Committed

Davy Arnaud (2010), Oriol Rosell (2013)

8

Fouls Suffered

Fouls Suffered

Davy Arnaud (2006)

10

Offsides

1997

117

2012

199

Offsides

Alex Bunbury (1999)

7

Corner Kicks

Corner Kicks

Alex Zotinca (2006)

12

Cautions

2013

67

Ejections

2011

8

SINGLE GAME RECORDS (GOALKEEPERS)

Points

2012

63

Stat

Player

#

Wins

1997

21

Goals Allowed

Bo Oshoniyi

7

Losses

1999

24

Saves

Garth Lagerwey (1996), Mike Ammann (1997 & 1998), Tony Meola (2000, three times in 2003), Bo Oshoniyi (2002 & 2004)

9

Ties

2017

13

Shutouts

2000

17

Goals Allowed

1996

63

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL ALL-TIME CHARTS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GAMES PLAYED Player GP 1. Davy Arnaud 240 2. Kerry Zavagnin 237 3. Matt Besler* 228 4. Nick Garcia 224 5. Graham Zusi* 220 6. Preki 218 7. Jimmy Conrad 204 8. Chris Klein 200 9. Jack Jewsbury 195 10. Roger Espinoza* 192

GOALS Player GP G 1. Preki 218 71 2. Dom Dwyer 128 57 3. Davy Arnaud 240 43 3. Josh Wolff 144 43 5. Chris Klein 200 39 6. Kei Kamara 113 38 7. Mo Johnston 149 31 8. Benny Feilhaber 150 29 9. Scott Sealy 88 28 9. Vitalis Takawira 103 28

GAMES STARTED Player GS 1. Kerry Zavagnin 228 2. Nick Garcia 224 3. Matt Besler* 222 4. Davy Arnaud 213 5. Jimmy Conrad 203 6. Preki 199 7. Chris Klein 183 8. Graham Zusi* 180 9. Roger Espinoza* 172 10. Seth Sinovic* 161

ASSISTS Player GP A 1. Preki 218 98 2. Graham Zusi* 220 56 2. Chris Klein 200 45 4. Benny Feilhaber 150 41 5. Davy Arnaud 240 35 6. Mo Johnston 149 28 7. Josh Wolff 144 26 8. Mark Chung 94 25 9. Roger Espinoza* 192 24 10. Kerry Zavagnin 237 22

MINUTES PLAYED Player MP 1. Kerry Zavagnin 20,515 2. Nick Garcia 20,157 3. Matt Besler* 20,011 4. Davy Arnaud 19,399 5. Jimmy Conrad 18,194 6. Preki 17,817 7. Graham Zusi* 16,620 8. Chris Klein 16,380 9. Roger Espinoza* 15,270 10. Seth Sinovic* 14,246

SHOTS Player GP SH 1. Preki 218 693 2. Davy Arnaud 240 452 3. Dom Dwyer 128 401 4. Kei Kamara 113 370 5. Graham Zusi* 220 329 6. Chris Klein 200 312 7. Mo Johnston 149 274 8. Josh Wolff 144 265 9. Benny Feilhaber 150 237 10. Jack Jewsbury 195 216

GAMES PLAYED IN GOAL Player GP 1. Jimmy Nielsen 128 2. Tony Meola 125 3. Bo Oshoniyi 96 4. Kevin Hartman 90 5. Tim Melia* 83 6. Mike Ammann 60 7. Chris Snitko 26 8. Eric Kronberg 25 9. Garth Lagerwey 23 10. Andy Gruenebaum 11 SAVES Player GP SV 1. Tony Meola 125 507 2. Bo Oshoniyi 96 354 3. Kevin Hartman 90 332 4. Jimmy Nielsen 128 304 5. Tim Melia* 83 244 6. Mike Amman 60 206 7. Chris Snitko 26 95 8. Garth Lagerwey 23 83 9. Eric Kronberg 25 58 10. Andy Gruenebaum 11 34 SHUTOUTS Player GP SO 1. Jimmy Nielsen 128 45 2. Tony Meola 125 37 3. Tim Melia* 83 26 4. Kevin Hartman 90 22 4. Bo Oshoniyi 96 22 6. Mike Ammann 60 10 7. Eric Kronberg 25 8 8. Luis Marin 8 3 8. Andy Gruenebaum 11 3 8. Garth Lagerwey 23 3 8. Chris Snitko 26 3 GOALKEEPER WINS Player GP GW 1. Jimmy Nielsen 128 57 2. Tony Meola 125 49 3. Tim Melia* 83 35 4. Mike Ammann 60 33 4. Bo Oshoniyi 96 33 6. Kevin Hartman 90 30 7. Garth Lagerwey 23 12 8. Eric Kronberg 25 9 9. Andy Gruenebaum 11 6 10. Chris Snitko 26 5

SHOTS ON GOAL Player GP SOG 1. Preki 218 283 2. Davy Arnaud 240 176 3. Dom Dwyer 128 161 4. Mo Johnston 149 138 4. Chris Klein 200 138 4. Josh Wolff 144 138 7. Kei Kamara 113 126 8. Graham Zusi* 220 105 9. Vitalis Takawira 103 102 10. Mark Chung 94 95 FOULS COMMITTED Player GP FC 1. Davy Arnaud 240 329 2. Kerry Zavagnin 237 326 3. Matt McKeon 144 309 4. Roger Espinoza* 192 300 5. Dom Dwyer 128 239 6. Nick Garcia 224 234 7. Mo Johnston 149 226 8. Jimmy Conrad 204 210 9. Matt Besler* 228 201 10. Aurelien Collin 107 191 FOULS SUFFERED Player GP FS 1. Davy Arnaud 240 528 2. Preki 218 362 3. Kerry Zavagnin 237 354 4. Benny Feilhaber 150 286 5. Dom Dwyer 128 273 6. Roger Espinoza* 192 268 7. Graham Zusi* 220 260 8. Nick Garcia 224 250 9. Mark Chung 94 204 10. Diego Gutierrez 119 196 CAUTIONS (YELLOW CARDS) Player GP YC 1. Kerry Zavagnin 237 44 2. Davy Arnaud 240 43 3. Roger Espinoza* 192 41 4. Nick Garcia 224 37 5. Aurelien Collin 107 31 6. Diego Gutierrez 119 30 6. Matt McKeon 144 30 8. Matt Besler* 228 29 9. Jack Jewsbury 195 28 9. Mo Johnston 149 28

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CORNER KICKS Player GP CK 1. Graham Zusi* 220 703 2. Preki 218 452 3. Benny Feilhaber 150 271 4. Claudio Lopez 57 188 5. Jose Burciaga Jr. 115 175 6. Francisco Gomez 114 157 7. Chris Henderson 61 154 8. Chris Klein 200 152 9. Davy Arnaud 240 144 10. Carlos Marinelli 41 91 GAME-WINNING GOALS Player GP GWG 1. Dom Dwyer 128 13 1. Preki 218 13 3. Chris Klein 200 12 3. Kei Kamara 113 11 3. Josh Wolff 144 11 6. Davy Arnaud 240 10 7. Graham Zusi* 220 8 7. Vitalis Takawira 103 8 9. Benny Feilhaber 150 7 9. C.J. Sapong 110 7 9. Scott Sealy 88 7 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS Player GP GWA 1. Graham Zusi* 220 25 2. Preki 218 23 3. Chris Klein 200 16 4. Benny Feilhaber 150 12 5. Davy Arnaud 240 10 5. Josh Wolff 144 10 7. Jack Jewsbury 195 8 7. Mo Johnston 149 8 7. Kei Kamara 113 8 7. Chance Myers 147 8 7. Kerry Zavagnin 237 8 MULTI-GOAL GAMES Player GP MGG 1. Dom Dwyer 128 10 2. Vitalis Takawira 103 8 3. Preki 218 7 4. Kei Kamara 113 5 4. Scott Sealy 88 5 4. Josh Wolff 144 5 7. Mo Johnston 149 4 7. Chris Klein 200 4 9. Graham Zusi* 220 3 9. Davy Arnaud 240 3 9. Teal Bunbury 89 3 9. Eddie Johnson 43 3 PENALTY KICK GOALS Player GP PKG 1. Preki 218 21 2. Benny Feilhaber 150 12 3. Dom Dwyer 128 7 4. Kei Kamara 113 5 5. Claudio Lopez 57 4 6. Claudio Bieler 41 3 6. Jose Burciaga Jr. 115 3 6. Jack Jewsbury 195 3 6. Josh Wolff 144 3 10. Omar Bravo 27 2 10. Matt McKeon 144 2 Player 1. Dom Dwyer 2. Kei Kamara 3. Preki 4. Scott Sealy 5. Josh Wolff 6. Vitalis Takawira 7. Mark Chung 7. Mo Johnston 9. Chris Klein 10. Benny Feilhaber *Minimum 20 goals

GOALS PER GAME GP 128 113 218 88 144 103 94 149 200 150

GLS AVG 57 0.45 38 0.34 71 0.33 28 0.32 43 0.30 28 0.27 20 0.21 31 0.21 39 0.20 29 0.19

BOLD * - denotes player on current roster

Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON CHARTS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GAMES PLAYED Year Player GP 2011 C.J. Sapong 34 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2012 Kei Kamara 33 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 2017 Jimmy Medranda 33 2017 Ilie Sanchez 33 GAMES STARTED Year Player GS 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2017 Ilie Sanchez 33

10 players tied with 32 MINUTES PLAYED Year Player MIN 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 3060 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 3060 2017 Ilie Sanchez 2970 2000 Nick Garcia 2915 2000 Peter Vermes 2915 GAMES PLAYED IN GOAL Year Player GP 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 2005 Bo Oshoniyi 32 2000 Tony Meola 31 2011 Jimmy Nielsen 31 2017 Tim Melia 31 SAVES Year Player GP SV 2000 Tony Meola 31 129 2003 Tony Meola 30 121 2008 Kevin Hartman 30 117 2005 Bo Oshoniyi 32 112 2007 Kevin Hartman 30 110 Year Player 2000 Tony Meola 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 2008 Kevin Hartman 2010 Jimmy Nielsen 2017 Tim Melia

SHUTOUTS GP SO 31 16 34 15 34 13 30 10 29 10 31 10

GOALKEEPER WINS Year Player GP GW 1997 Mike Ammann 29 21 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 18 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 17 2000 Tony Meola 31 15 1996 Garth Lagerwey 23 12 2011 Jimmy Nielsen 31 12 2017 Tim Melia 31 12 GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE Year Player GP GA GAA 2017 Tim Melia 31 24 0.78 2012 Jimmy Nielsen 34 27 0.79 2013 Jimmy Nielsen 34 30 0.88 2000 Tony Meola 31 29 0.92 2004 Tony Meola 21 22 1.05 *Minimum 1,000 minutes played

Year Player 2014 Dom Dwyer 1996 Preki 2016 Dom Dwyer 2007 Eddie Johnson 1996 Vitalis Takawira

GOALS GP GOALS 33 22 32 18 33 16 24 15 28 13

CORNER KICKS Year Player GP CK 2012 Graham Zusi 32 150 2013 Graham Zusi 27 128 2014 Graham Zusi 25 125 2009 Claudio Lopez 29 123 2011 Graham Zusi 32 97

Year Player 1997 Preki 2003 Preki 2000 Preki 2012 Graham Zusi 2015 Benny Feilhaber

ASSISTS GP ASSISTS 27 17 30 17 31 15 32 15 32 15

OFFSIDES Year Player GP OFF 2007 Eddie Johnson 24 50 1996 Vitalis Takawira 28 44 1997 Vitalis Takawira 28 43 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 38 2000 Chris Henderson 31 36

SHOTS GP SHOTS 32 140 33 134 33 119 33 113 30 97

GAME-WINNING GOALS Year Player GP GWG 2000 Miklos Molnar 17 6 2007 Eddie Johnson 24 6 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 6 1997 Preki 27 5 2012 C.J. Sapong 31 5 2015 Krisztian Nemeth 27 5

Year Player 1996 Preki 2012 Kei Kamara 2016 Dom Dwyer 2014 Dom Dwyer 1999 Preki

SHOTS ON GOAL Year Player GP SOG 1996 Preki 32 61 2012 Kei Kamara 33 49 1996 Vitalis Takawira 28 48 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 48 1997 Preki 27 44 2002 Preki 25 44 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 44 FOULS COMMITTED Year Player GP FC 2000 Chris Henderson 31 79 2001 Matt McKeon 26 76 1997 Matt McKeon 31 75 2000 Matt McKeon 30 75 2013 Oriol Rosell 31 66 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 66 FOULS SUFFERED Year Player GP FS 2004 Davy Arnaud 30 111 2005 Davy Arnaud 31 85 2015 Dom Dwyer 30 81 1999 Preki 30 77 2006 Davy Arnaud 32 76 CAUTIONS (YELLOW CARDS) Year Player GP YC 2013 Aurelien Collin 29 13 2011 Aurelien Collin 23 10 2013 Oriol Rosell 31 10 2016 Roger Espinoza 30 10 1997 Mo Johnston 29 9 2005 Jose Burciaga Jr. 31 9 2017 Roger Espinoza 30 9 EJECTIONS (RED CARDS) Year Player GP RC 2010 Davy Arnaud 27 3

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GAME-WINNING ASSISTS Year Player GP GWA 2000 Chris Henderson 31 5 2000 Matt McKeon 30 5 2003 Preki 30 5 2004 Davy Arnaud 30 5 2004 Josh Wolff 26 5 2012 Graham Zusi 32 5 2013 Graham Zusi 27 5 2015 Benny Feilhaber 30 5 PENALTY KICK GOALS Year Player GP PKG 1996 Preki 32 7 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 7 2003 Preki 30 5 2015 Benny Feilhaber 32 5 2016 Benny Feilhaber 29 5 GOALS PER GAME Year Player GP GLS 2000 Miklos Molnar 17 12 2014 Dom Dwyer 33 22 2007 Eddie Johnson 24 15 1996 Preki 32 18 2016 Dom Dwyer 33 16 *Minimum 5 goal

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Sporting KC Game Notes | March 17, 2018 vs. San Jose Earthquakes | SportingKC.com/Game-Notes SPORTING KANSAS CITY INDIVIDUAL HIGHS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GOALS Career: 71 Preki Season: 22 Dom Dwyer (2014) Game: 3 7 times Half: 3 Vitalis Takawira (05/16/1998 at NE, 2nd) Half: 3 Eddie Johnson (06/02/2007 vs. NY, 2nd) Half: 3 Gerso Fernandes (05/17/2017 vs. SEA, 2nd) ASSISTS Career: 98 Preki Season: 17 Preki (1997) Season: 17 Preki (2003) Game: 4 Chris Henderson (06/20/1999 vs. MET) Half: 3 Chris Henderson (06/20/1999 vs. MET, 1st) Half: 3 Preki (06/21/2003 vs. CHI, 1st) SHOTS Career: 693 Preki Season: 140 Preki (1996) Game: 12 Preki (04/12/1997 at TB) Half: 8 Preki (04/12/1997 at TB, 2nd) Half: 8 Onandi Lowe (08/12/2001 at COL, 2nd) Half: 8 Preki (07/06/2002 vs. DAL, 2nd)

SHOTS ON GOAL Career: 283 Preki Season: 61 Preki (1996) Game: 6 Preki (05/19/1996 at LA) Game: 6 Eddie Johnson (06/02/007 vs. NY) Half: 4 8 times

CORNER KICKS Career: 703 Graham Zusi Season: 150 Graham Zusi (2012) Game: 12 Alex Zotinca (07/22/2006 at NY) Half: 8 Chris Henderson (04/10/1999 vs. SJ, 2nd) Half: 8 Chris Henderson (05/20/2000 vs. SJ, 1st)

FOULS COMMITTED Career: 329 Davy Arnaud Season: 79 Chris Henderson (2000) Game: 8 Davy Arnaud (05/29/2010 at RSL) Game: 8 Oriol Rosell (07/27/2013 at MTL) Half: 7 Scott Uderitz (05/11/1996 vs. DAL, 1st)

GOALS ALLOWED Career: 154 Tony Meola Season: 45 Mike Ammann (1997) Season: 45 Kevin Hartman (2007) Game: 7 Bo Oshoniyi (07/04/201 vs. CHI) Half: 4 6 times

FOULS SUFFERED Career: 528 Davy Arnaud Season: 111 Davy Arnaud (2004) Game: 10 Davy Arnaud (10/14/2006 at NY) Half: 6 7 times

SAVES Career: 507 Tony Meola Season: 129 Tony Meola (2000) Game: 9 9 times Half: 7 Tony Meola (08/23/2000 at MET, 1st) Half: 7 Bo Oshoniyi (06/13/2001 at LA, 2nd) Half: 7 Tony Meola (08/08/2003 vs. SJ, 1st)

SPORTING KANSAS CITY TEAM HIGHS (MLS REGULAR SEASON) GOALS Season: 61 Game: 6 Game: 6 Game: 6 2-Tms: 10 Half: 5 Half: 5

in 1996 05/02/1996 vs. CLB 06/21/1997 vs. DC 06/20/1999 vs. MET 05/02/1996 vs. CLB 05/02/1996 vs. CLB (2nd) 06/21/1997 vs. DC (2nd)

ASSISTS Season: 67 Game: 10 2-Tms: 12 Half: 8

in 2000 06/20/1999 vs. MET 07/04/2001 vs. CHI 06/20/1999 vs. MET (1st)

SHOTS Season: 542 Game: 34 2-Tms: 44 2-Tms: 44 2-Tms: 44 Half: 19

in 2012 05/15/2016 vs ORL 08/14/1999 at MET 08/05/2000 vs. LA 06/09/2001 at MIA 07/28/2012 vs. CLB (2nd)

SHOTS ON GOAL Season: 250 in 1996 Game: 14 08/23/1998 vs. MIA Game: 14 06/21/2003 vs. CHI 2-Tms: 22 05/02/1996 vs. CLB 2-Tms: 22 04/18/1997 vs. DAL Half: 11 08/23/1998 vs. MIA (1st) FOULS COMMITTED Season: 511 in 2013 Game: 27 07/04/1997 at CLB 2-Tms: 52 05/17/2000 vs. DC Half: 16 04/05/1997 vs. LA (1st) Half: 16 07/04/1997 at CLB (2nd) Half: 16 03/08/2014 at SEA (1st) FOULS SUFFERED Season: 541 in 2000 Game: 30 08/16/2003 at DAL 2-Tms: 51 05/17/2000 vs. DC Half: 20 07/27/1996 vs. NE (2nd)

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CORNER KICKS Season: 199 in 2012 Game: 15 04/10/1999 vs. SJ 2-Tms: 22 08/14/1999 at MET Half: 10 04/10/1999 vs. SJ (2nd) GOALS ALLOWED Season: 63 in 1996 Game: 7 07/04/2001 vs. CHI 2-Tms: 10 05/02/1996 vs. CLB Half: 4 7 times SAVES Season: Game: 2-Tms: 2-Tms: Half: Half: Half:

133 9 18 18 7 7 7

in 1999 10 times 04/18/1997 vs. DAL 09/02/2000 vs. TB 08/23/2000 at MET (1st) 06/13/2001 at LA (2d) 08/08/2003 vs. SJ (1st)

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Game log: Game #1 03/04/2018 Game #2 03/10/2018

KC 0 vs NYC 2 KC 4 at CHI 3

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SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

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SPORTING KANSAS CITY

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 | 5:30 PM PT CHILDREN'S MERCY PARK

| KANSAS CITY, KS | TV: NBCSBA PLUS

MATCHDAY INFO

NBC Sports Anthony Passarelli (PXP) Chris Dangerfield (Analyst) Danielle Slaton (Analyst) KNBR 1050 Ted Ramey (PxP) Joe Cannon (Analyst) 1370 KZSF Carlos Cesar Rivera (PxP)

Record Leading Scorer

Earthquakes Sporting KC 1-0-0 (3 pts.)

1-1-0 (3 pts.)

Danny Hoesen (2) Felipe Gutierrez (2)

Assist Leader Head Coach

Vako (2) Mikael Stahre

Twitter

@SJEarthquakes @SportingKC

Daniel Salloi (2) Peter Vermes

INJURY REPORT OUT: None

2018 SCHEDULE (Overall: 1-0-0; MLS: 1-0-0) DATE DAY OPPONENT March 3 Sat. Minnesota United FC March 17 Sat. at Sporting Kansas City March 31 Sat. New York City FC April 7 Sat. at Philadelphia Union April 14 Sat. Houston Dynamo April 21 Sat. at Orlando City SC April 28 Sat. at Columbus Crew SC May 5 Sat. Portland Timbers May 12 Sat. at Minnesota United FC May 16 Wed. at Vancouver Whitecaps FC May 19 Sat. D.C. United May 25 Fri. at LA Galaxy June 2 Sat. at Chicago Fire June 9 Sat. LAFC June 13 Wed. New England Revolution June 23 Sat. at Real Salt Lake June 30 Sat. * LA Galaxy July 7 Sat. at Portland Timbers July 14 Sat. at Montreal Impact July 25 Wed. Seattle Sounders FC July 28 Sat. Real Salt Lake Aug. 4 Sat. at FC Dallas Aug. 11 Sat. at Colorado Rapids Aug. 18 Sat. Toronto FC Aug. 25 Sat. Vancouver Whitecaps FC Aug. 29 Wed. FC Dallas Sept. 1 Sat. at Vancouver Whitecaps FC Sept. 15 Sat. Sporting Kansas City Sept. 19 Wed. Atlanta United FC Sept. 22 Sat. at LAFC Sept. 29 Sat. at Houston Dynamo Oct. 6 Sat. New York Red Bulls Oct. 21 Sun. Colorado Rapids Oct. 28 Sun. at Seattle Sounders FC

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Bold – Home Game * Match at Stanford Stadium; # Friendly; $ U.S. Open Cup

QUESTIONABLE: None

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

In Form In the Quakes’ first match of the 2018 regular season, Danny Hoesen scored two goals including the game-winner that lifted the Quakes to a 3-2 victory over Minnesota United FC. Hoesen’s stellar performance in Week 1 earned him multiple honors, including Alcatel MLS Player of the Week, Team of the Week and Audi Player Index Performer of the Week.

Fortress With the victory against Minnesota, the Quakes remain unbeaten in their home openers at Avaya Stadium with a 4-0-0 record since the stadium opened in 2015.

Move On Up Chris Wondolowski moved into fifth place for assists in the Earthquakes record book with his 33rd career assist against Minnesota United FC on March 3.

Week 1 MLS Leaders Following the Quakes’ Week 1 matchup against Minnesota United FC, Danny Hoesen and Vako co-led the MLS leaderboards in goals and assists, respectively. Hoesen coled the goals scored category with two goals (Kevin Molino, Minnesota) and Vako co-led the assists category with two assists (Alberth Elis, Houston).

Tied for the Advantage The Quakes and Sporting Kansas City are currently even for wins and losses with a 24-24-8 record. The match this Saturday will determine the team that will have the advantage in the regular season series.

Leading the Way Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski’s eight goals against Sporting Kansas City make him the league leader among current players. Clint Dempsey and Bradley Wright-Phillips are tied for second place with four apiece.

Jed Mettee - Executive Vice President • Jake Pisani - Manager, Communications Charlotte Muscroft - Coordinator, Communications • Marco Gutierrez - Assistant, Communications

LAST MLS MATCH Earthquakes 3, Minnesota United 2; March 3, 2019; Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California The San Jose Earthquakes opened the 2018 Major League Soccer regular season Saturday night with a 3-2 win against Minnesota United FC at Avaya Stadium. Earthquakes forward Danny Hoesen notched a brace and Designated Player Vako also found the back of the net for the home side. Defenders Harold Cummings, Jimmy Ockford and Yeferson Quintana along with midfielder Magnus Eriksson made their Earthquakes debuts in the match.

MLS Regular Season San Jose Earthquakes 3 – 2 Minnesota United FC March 3, 2018 – Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif.

Scoring Summary: SJ – Danny Hoesen (Vako) 27; SJ – Vako (Chris Wondolowski) 28; SJ – Danny Hoesen (Vako) 59; MIN – Kevin Molino (Christian Ramirez, Jerome Thiesson) 81; MIN – Kevin Molino (Rasmus Schuller) 85.

Misconduct Summary: MIN – Tyrone Mears (caution) 25; SJ – Jimmy Ockford (caution) 71.

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Andrew Tarbell; Shea Salinas, Harold Cummings, Yeferson Quintana (Jimmy Ockford 54), Nick Lima; Anibal Godoy, Florian Jungwirth; Vako (Fatai Alashe 88), Chris Wondolowski, Magnus Eriksson (Tommy Thompson 82); Danny Hoesen.

SHOTS: 18, SHOTS ON GOAL: 9; SAVES: 3; FOULS: 14; CORNER KICKS: 9, OFFSIDES: 2.

MINNESOTA UNITED FC: Matthew Lampson; Tyrone Mears, Michael Boxall, Francisco Calvo, Jerome Thiesson; Rasmus Schuller, Ibson (Collen Warner 79), Ethan Finlay (Miguel Ibarra 76), Sam Nicholson; Kevin Molino, Abu Danladi (Christian Ramirez 29).

SHOTS: 15, SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; SAVES: 6; FOULS: 17; CORNER KICKS: 8, OFFSIDES: 1.

QUOTABLE

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH MIKAEL STAHRE

On the team’s offensive attack: “Danny [Hoesen] and Wondo [Chris Wondolowski] and Magnus [Eriksson] and Vako are really dangerous. I think they performed like the preseason, actually. We followed the plan, but then we conceded two goals in a couple minutes in the second half. It’s hard but we can’t forget that we took three points in the opening game, and that’s number one.”

On combining new players and a new style to prepare for this game: “Actually, I selected the lineup quite early for this game, for many reasons: to create a clear-cut game plan, also to organize the set pieces for the first game and so on. Now we have to analyze this game and also take a look at the next opponent and then we will see. There’s always a mix of the general strategy, of the coming opponent and of our own performance. There can be some changes for the next game, for sure.”

EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER VAKO On how he feels transitioning to the left side of the field from a more central position: “I played some games at left winger with the national team and also for former clubs. It’s okay. I’m trying to come a little bit more inside, but it’s fine on the left side. With [head coach] Mikael [Stahre], I have freedom, a lot of space and I’m always trying to get free.”

On being the main catalyst for the Quakes’ attack and having a hand in all three goals: “I’m just trying to do my job and I am happy that I also had something in all three goals. I’ll try to continue like that.”

EARTHQUAKES FORWARD DANNY HOESEN On the team’s performance: “It was great. The first half was very good. The last 20 minutes, not too good. We conceded two goals and made it hard for ourselves, but at the end, we’re happy with the three points.”

On being satisfied with his two goals: “Of course. I want to score goals this year. I want to be important. I liked to start with two goals in the first game. It’s very nice.”

OPPONENT INFORMATION Earthquakes vs. Sporting Kansas City All-Time MLS Regular Season: 24-24-8 Home: 16-5-7 (38 GF, 21 GA) Away: 8-19-1 (29 GF, 44 GA) All-Time Scoring: San Jose – 67, Kansas City – 65 Last Game vs. Sporting Kansas City Earthquakes 0, Sporting Kansas City 0; June 17, 2017; Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California The last time these teams met, the Quakes shutout Sporting Kansas City at Avaya Stadium, playing to a scoreless draw.

Despite missing seven players to injury, two to suspension and another to international duty, the Earthquakes secured a point at home against the then Western Conference leaders. The result marked just the second time that the Quakes and Sporting KC have tied since 2005.

History of the Quakes – Kansas City Rivalry The San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City, then known as the Kansas City Wiz (later Kansas City Wizards), were two of the 10 original clubs during the inaugural 1996 MLS season … The first meeting between the sides was a thriller on April 21, 1996, at Spartan Stadium … With the game tied 2-2 at the end of regulation, the Clash fell in a lengthy shootout by a score of 8-7 … San Jose’s first win against Kansas City came later that season on May 29, 2-1 at Spartan Stadium, thanks to an Eric Wynalda brace … The teams have faced off twice in the postseason … The Quakes won 3-2 at Spartan Stadium on Nov. 15, 2003, on a 117th-minute Landon Donovan goal in sudden-death overtime during the Western Conference Finals en route to their second MLS Cup title … The two teams met again in the 2004 MLS Cup Playoffs for a two-game Western Conference Semifinals series … The Quakes took a 2-0 win in their home leg on Oct. 24, but were then eliminated on aggregate following a 3-0 Wizards victory six days later at Arrowhead Stadium … Chris Wondolowski tallied the goal that sealed his first Golden Boot award during the 2010 regular-season finale on Oct. 23 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, his 18th of the year …

The Earthquakes played in the second-ever MLS match at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park on June 17, 2011, falling 1-0 with C.J. Sapong re-directing a free kick from Graham Zusi for the only goal of the match in the 31st minute … San Jose fell 2-1 on the road against Sporting KC in their lone meeting in 2012 on May 27 … The Earthquakes took the 2013 edition of this matchup 1-0 on Aug. 18 at Buck Shaw Stadium with Chris Wondolowski scoring his fifth career goal against Sporting KC … In their only meeting of 2014, the Earthquakes fell to Sporting KC 1-0 after Dom Dwyer converted a penalty kick early in the second half … The San Jose Earthquakes routed Sporting Kansas City 5-0 in their first meeting of the 2015 season at Sporting Park in Kansas City on Aug. 19 with a pair of braces by Chris Wondolowksi and Cordell Cato, and Anibal Godoy’s first MLS goal …

The Quakes shut out Sporting KC again in their last matchup up of 2015 on Oct. 16, with Godoy tallying his second goal of the season against them to lead San Jose to a 1-0 win at Avaya Stadium … San Jose defeated Sporting KC 1-0 at Avaya Stadium in their first matchup of 2016 behind Chris Wondolowski’s penalty on April 24 … Sporting KC leveled the season series with a 2-1 victory over the Quakes in San Jose on Sept. 24. … Kansas City won the final encounter of 2016 with a 2-0 victory at home … Sporting KC kicked off the 2017 series with a 2-1 win over the Quakes at Children’s Mercy Park on March 18 … The Quakes shutout Kansas City 0-0 at home in their second regular season matchup of 2017 on June 17.

QUAKES PARTNERS

Reno 1868 FC In June 2016, the San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club has signed a USL affiliate partnership with Reno 1868 FC beginning in the 2017 season.

In February 2018, the San Jose Earthquakes and Reno 1868 FC announced the two clubs have extended their affiliate partnership through the end of the 2019 season, with an option for 2020.

The partnership agreement allows the Earthquakes expanded opportunities for player development, talent identification and rehabilitation assignments, while managing the technical direction of Reno 1868 FC. In December 2017, the San Jose Earthquakes signed three players from Reno 1868 FC: Luis Felipe, Jimmy Ockford and Chris Wehan. The three are first ever signings from the affiliate partnership.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Halftime Success Since the beginning of the 2000 season, the Quakes are 122-5-25 when leading at the half, including a 1-0-0 mark in 2018. They were 7-1-0 in 2017, 3-0-2 in 2016, 7-1-2 in 2015, 6-0-2 in 2014, 6-0-3 in 2013 and an impressive 120-1 in 2012, with the only draw coming against Portland on Oct. 27 at JELD-WEN Field. In 2011, the club was 4-2-2, 7-0-2 in 2010, 4-0-3 in 2009, 6-1-0 in 2008, 7-0-3 in 2005, 7-0-1 in 2004 and 8-0-1 in 2003. Despite holding a 1-0 halftime lead on May 10, 2008, vs. Columbus, the Quakes were edged by the final score of 3-2. That game marked the team’s first loss since 1999 when holding a halftime advantage.

Making the First One Count The Earthquakes are 132-18-37 since 2001 when scoring the first goal, including a 1-0-0 mark in 2018. The club was 11-3-1 in 2017, 7-0-3 in 2016, 11-3-3 in 2015, after going 5-1-4 in 2014. They were 11-1-3 when scoring first in 2013. In 2012, San Jose was 14-2-2, their two losses coming at Vancouver (2-1) on May 5 and at Montreal (3-1) on Aug. 18. The club was 7-4-5 in 2011, 12-0-2 in 2010, 6-1-5 in 2009 and 8-1-3 in 2008. Prior to 2010, San Jose also went undefeated in 2001 (13-0-2), 2003 (11-0-1) and 2005 (14-0-5) when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 12-2-0 in 2002 when scoring first, only giving up leads two times in losing 2-1 at the LA Galaxy on July 4, and falling at Kansas City by the same score on July 27. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when scoring first, the best mark in MLS. The Quakes surrendered a 1-0 advantage and dropped a 2-1 decision at the LA Galaxy on July 4, 2004, losing for just the first time since July 27, 2002, when striking first. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting an 8-0-1 record all-time.

All-Time

STREAKS

Unbeaten: 14 (07/20/05 10/15/05) Unbeaten at home: 17 (03/10/13 - 03/15/14) Unbeaten away: 7 (06/14/03 08/16/03) Winning: 6 (08/20/05 09/21/05) Winning at home: 12 (8/25/01 - 07/24/02) Winning away: 6 (07/20/05 10/15/05) Losing: 6 (07/15/00 - 08/16/00) Losing at home: 6 (07/15/00 08/26/00) Losing away: 8 (05/30/98 09/05/98) Winless Streak: 16 (08/08/14 03/07/15) Winless at home: 9 (06/21/00 08/26/00) Winless away: 20 (06/18/08 09/23/09)

2018 Season

Unbeaten: 1 (03/13/18) Unbeaten at home: 1 (03/13/18) Unbeaten away: Winning: 1 (03/13/18)

Winning at home: 1 (03/13/18) Winning away: Losing: Losing at home: Losing away: Winless Streak: Winless at home: Winless away:

IN THE COMMUNITY Movie Night Series at Avaya Stadium, presented by CEFCU The San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club has partnered with CEFCU, which will serve as the Official Credit Union of the Earthquakes. The partnership will introduce the Movie Night Series at Avaya Stadium, presented by CEFCU. The five-event series hosted over the warm summer months will give families and friends an opportunity to gather at the Quakes’ home to watch classic summertime movies on the large videoboard. The events will all have free entry and parking, while food and drink options will be available for purchase.

Earthquakes Build Second Mini-Pitch The Quakes Foundation unveiled their second mini-pitch in the Bay Area in Feburary 2018, provided in collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Foundation. The mini-pitch at Hornet Field is a permanent fixture in Alameda and offers children and adolescents a safe place to play. It will be used frequently by members of Alameda Soccer Club and is the site of weekend futsal matches. The Alameda Boys & Girls Club will also utilize the new field and benefit from the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program.

THE CAPTAIN When it comes to Earthquakes forward and captain Chris Wondolowski, the statistics speak for themselves. Here are a few of the all-time MLS leaderboards that Wondo has quickly ascended over the past few seasons.

All-Time MLS Goals Chris Wondolowski knows how to find the back of the net.

Here are the top-10 all-time goal scorers in MLS history: 1. Landon Donovan – 145 in 340 games T2. Jeff Cunningham – 134 in 365 games T2. Chris Wondolowski – 134 in 294 games 3. Jaime Moreno – 133 in 340 games 5. Ante Razov – 114 in 262 games 6. Jason Kreis – 108 in 305 games 7. Dwayne De Rosario – 104 in 343 games 8. Taylor Twellman – 101 in 174 games 9. Edson Buddle – 100 in 304 games 10. Kei Kamara – 98 in 286 games MLS Goals Since 2010 Wondolowski has been by far the league’s most efficient striker since 2010, leading the league in goals during that time span: 1. Chris Wondolowski* – 127 goals 2. Bradley Wright-Phillips* – 87 3. Kei Kamara* – 85 4. Robbie Keane – 83 5. Alvaro Saborio – 73 6. David Villa* – 64 T7. Will Bruin* – 61 T7. Dom Dwyer* – 61 T9. Sebastien Le Toux – 58 T9. Diego Valeri* – 58 * active

MLS All-Time Game-Winning Goals Chris Wondolowski has a flair for game-winning goals.

Here are the top-five game-winning goal scorers in MLS history: 1. Landon Donovan – 41 in 340 games 2. Jeff Cunningham – 40 in 365 games 3. Chris Wondolowski – 39 in 294 games 4. Ante Razov – 33 in 262 games 5. Jason Kreis – 31 in 305 games Road Goals Here are the top-five goal scorers on the road in MLS history: 1. Chris Wondolowski – 64 2. Landon Donovan – 63 3. Jeff Cunningham – 57 4. Ante Razov – 54 5. Jaime Moreno – 50 Goals for One Club Here are the top-five goal scorers with a single club in MLS history: 1. Jaime Moreno, DC – 131 2. Chris Wondolowski, SJ – 129 3. Landon Donovan, LA – 113 4. Taylor Twellman, NE – 101 5. Jason Kreis, DAL – 91

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#PANAMANIACS One of the most impactful players in Major League Soccer, Anibal Godoy controls the tempo for the Earthquakes on both sides of the ball. Possessing an aggressive defensive demeanor, a calm presence on the ball, and a wicked leftfooted shot, he has become the heartbeat of the Quakes and a player other teams need to prepare for.

Defender Harold Cummings, who missed the entire 2017 season to injury, carries an incredible international pedrigree with 50 caps before his 25th birthday. His size and strength will undoubtedly bolster the club’s defense.

STRIKE FORCE The Quakes flair in attack, along with MLS legend Chris Wondolowski, is heavily European-based. TAM striker Danny Hoesen and Designated Players Vako and Magnus Eriksson are expected to do much of the heavy lifting for the club’s offense in 2018.

A sturdy member of the Quakes’ attack, Vako is as technical as he is strong. His creative play led to five goals and two assists in just 13 appearances after joining midseason in 2017.

Previously spending the 2017 season on loan with San Jose, Danny Hoesen was permanently transferred after proving to be a difference-maker up top. He finished with five goals and five assists in MLS, while leading the club with three goals in U.S. Open Cup play.

Possessing a devastating left foot, Magnus Eriksson, the reigning Golden Boot winner in the Swedish Allsvenskan, joined the Quakes as a DP to bolster the attack as an inverted right winger.

#HOMEGROWNS The Earthquakes Academy has made major strides in recent years and has truly emerged as one of the most highly regarded youth systems in the United States. The Quakes now have five Homegrown Players, including three signed this past offseason.

First signing with the Quakes in 2014 after his freshman year at Indiana, Tommy Thompson enters his fifth professional season at just 22 years old. One of the most fun-to-watch players in MLS, he quickly became a fan favorite and captures the attention of all fans in the crowd every time he touches the ball.

Signed in January at 15 years old, Gilbert Fuentes is not only the youngest player in Quakes history, but among the youngest in MLS history. He is a regular with the USYNT system and has technical skills beyond his years.

The first goalkeeper to ever sign a Homegrown Player contract in San Jose, JT Marcinkowski has represented the United States internationally numerous times, including appearances at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea. He also played three seasons at Georgetown before turning pro.

Signed after four years at the University of California, defender Nick Lima finished as a finalist for the MLS Rookie of the Year Award after scoring two goals in 22 appearances in 2017. His strong play led to a U.S. National Team January Camp callup in 2018.

A somewhat unknown commodity upon signing as a 15-year-old last December, center back Jacob Akanyirige possesses speed and instincts uncommonly found in a player his age. Born on Dec. 30, 2001, he is the youngest member of his international cycle and has represented the U.S. at the U-18 level.

QUAKES CAUSING QUAKES In March of 2015, in conjunction with Avaya Stadium’s opening, the San Jose Earthquakes and the U.S Geological Survey announced that a seismograph had been installed on-site to provide better characterization of how ground motion varies from one location to another during earthquakes. The seismograph, which is used to detect small natural quakes, is sensitive enough to record ground movement from raucous crowd activity at Earthquakes home games.

After collaboration with USGS, the data from NetQuakes has finally been revealed. Below is the top-10 most seismic moments in Avaya Stadium history, measured by approximating the kinetic energy in the ground for a given 15-second period. To put it in laymen’s terms, when the Quakes score and fans go ballistic, these are the 10 moments in the stadium’s short-but-sweet existence that caused the most ground movement.

1. [2.1717] Marco Ureña scores the game-winning goal in stoppage time to clinch the Quakes’ first playoff berth in five years; vs. MIN on Oct. 22, 2017

4. [0.8773] Chris Wondolowski scores a 90th-minute equalizer against Sounders FC; vs. SEA on April 8, 2017.

5. [0.6759] Danny Hoesen scores game-winning goal in 3-2 win in the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals; vs. LA on July 10, 2017.

6. [0.6553] Jahmir Hyka’s stoppage time goal is the equalizer in 1-1 tie; vs. FC Dallas on April 14, 2017.

7. [0.6516] Vako scores in the 28th minute in the 2018 home opener; vs. MIN on March 3, 2018.

8. [0.6312] Chris Wondolowski opens the scoring in the 10th minute; vs. LA on May 27, 2017.

2. [0.9251] Sanna Nyassi tallies lone goal in 1-0 thriller; vs. VAN on April 11, 2015.

9. [0.6294] Chris Wondolowski gives the Quakes the lead in the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals; vs. LA on July 10, 2017.

3. [0.9147] Simon Dawkins’ goal lifts 9-man Quakes to 2-1 win; vs. TOR on July 16, 2016.

10. [0.6020] Anibal Godoy chips the keeper to give San Jose a 1-0 win on opening day; vs. MTL on March 4, 2017.

For more information or to watch these 10 goals, visit: www.sjearthquakes.com/avayastadium/seismicmoments

HOW THEY LINE UP 2018 EARTHQUAKES STARTERS (NUMBER OF STARTS)

2018 EARTHQUAKES SUBSTITUTES (NUMBER OF SUBSTITUTE APPEARANCES)

1 - Harold Cummings 1 - Magnus Eriksson 1 - Anibal Godoy 1 - Danny Hoesen 1 - Florian Jungwirth 1 - Nick Lima 1 - Yeferson Quintana 1 - Shea Salinas 1 - Andrew Tarbell (GK) 1 - Vako 1 - Chris Wondolowski

1 - Fatai Alashe 1 - Jimmy Ockford 1 - Tommy Thompson

2018 MLS RECOGNITION MLS PLAYER OF THE MONTH MLS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Danny Hoesen (Week 1)

MLS SAVE OF THE WEEK MLS GOAL OF THE WEEK

MLS TEAM OF THE WEEK

Danny Hoesen (Week 1) Vako (Week 1)* * Bench

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@YefersonQuinta3 – Yeferson Quintana @nick__lima – Nick Lima @JT_Marcinkowski – JT Marcinkowski @iamPaulMarie – Paul Marie @jockford – Jimmy Ockford @SalinasSJ11 –Shea Salinas @AGTarbell – Andrew Tarbell @Mo_Strikes8 – Mohamed Thiaw @tomthom11 – Tommy Thompson @VakoQazaishvili – Vako @Wehan_14 – Chris Wehan @ChrisWondo – Chris Wondolowski @jacksonyueill10 – Jackson Yueill

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TRANSACTIONS EARTHQUAKES TRANSACTIONS SINCE END OF 2017 SEASON

2017 November 24, 2017: Hired Mikael Stahre as head coach. Chris Leitch and Alex Covelo returned to their respective roles as technical director and director of methodology.

November 27, 2017: Exercised 2018 contract options on GK Matt Bersano, GK Andrew Tarbell, M Fatai Alashe, M Darwin Ceren and M Anibal Godoy. Did not exercise 2018 contract options on D Victor Bernardez, D Kip Colvey, M Cordell Cato, M Lindo Mfeka, M Marc Pelosi, M Matheus Silva and F Danny Hoesen.

November 30, 2017: Signed M Anibal Godoy to a new multi-year contract.

December 1, 2017: Signed D Joel Qwiberg to a multi-year contract.

December 6, 2017: Signed GK JT Marcinkowski to a Homegrown Player contract.

December 12, 2017: Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) selected Quakes F Marco Ureña with the third pick of the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft.

December 13, 2017: Colorado Rapids selected Quakes D Kip Colvey with the third pick of the 2017 MLS Waiver Draft.

December 14, 2017: Signed D Jimmy Ockford, M Luis Felipe and M Chris Wehan from the club’s USL affiliate Reno 1868 FC. December 15, 2017: Signed D Jacob Akanyirige to a Homegrown Player contract.

December 18, 2017: Traded GK David Bingham to the LA Galaxy in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and $100,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) in 2018. San Jose can receive an additional $50,000 in GAM in 2019 based on Bingham’s performance in the 2018 season.

December 20, 2017: Signed M/F Magnus Eriksson as a Designated Player.

December 29, 2017: Acquired F Danny Hoesen on a permanent transfer from Dutch side FC Groningen and signed him using Targeted Allocation Money.

2018 January 17, 2018: Acquired D Yeferson Quintana on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

January 19, 2018: Traded M Darwin Ceren to Houston Dynamo in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money. San Jose can also receive an additional $50,000 in GAM in 2019 based on Ceren’s performance in the 2018 season.

January 19, 2018: Selected D Paul Marie in the first round (12th), and F Danny Musovski (30th) and F Mohamed Thiaw (35th) in the second round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.

January 20, 2018: Signed M Eric Calvillo to a multi-year contract.

January 21, 2018: Selected M Kevin Partida in the third round (58th) and passed in the fourth round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.

January 24, 2018: Hired assistant coach Alex de Crook and goalkeeper coach Jyri Nieminen.

January 26, 2018: Signed M Gilbert Fuentes to a Homegrown Player contract.

March 1, 2018: Signed F Danny Musovski and F Mohamed Thiaw.

INTERNATIONAL LIST International statistics courtesy of transfermarkt.com SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM

YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM

UNITED STATES Chris Wondolowski

UNITED STATES YNT Jacob Akanyirige U-18 Eric Calvillo U-15, U-17, U-19 Gilbert Fuentes U-15, U-17 Luis Felipe U-20 JT Marcinkowski U-18, U-20 Tommy Thompson U-20 Jackson Yueill U-18, U-20

CAPS GOALS 35 11

ALBANIA CAPS GOALS Jahmir Hyka 43 2 GEORGIA CAPS GOALS Vako 27 6 PANAMA CAPS GOALS Anibal Godoy 84 1 Harold Cummings 50 0 SWEDEN CAPS GOALS Magnus Eriksson 1 0 SWITZERLAND Francois Affolter

CAPS GOALS 5 0

ALBANIA YNT Jahmir Hyka U-17, U-19, U-21 GEORGIA YNT Vako U-17, U-19, U-21 GERMANY YNT Florian Jungwirth U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19,

U-20 FRANCE YNT Paul Marie U-16

THE NETHERLANDS Danny Hoesen

YNT U-17, U-21

PANAMA YNT Anibal Godoy U-23 Harold Cummings U-20, U-23 SWEDEN YNT Magnus Eriksson U-15, U-16, U-17, U-18,

U-19, U-21 SWITZERLAND YNT Francois Affolter U-18, U-19, U-21

QUAKES’ RECORD BOOK GAMES PLAYED 1. Chris Wondolowski 2. Ramiro Corrales 3. Shea Salinas 4. Joe Cannon 5. Jason Hernandez 6. Richard Mulrooney 7. Victor Bernardez 8. Jon Busch 9. Ronald Cerritos 10. Wade Barrett

GP 257 250 217 171 165 163 162 150 148 142

MINUTES PLAYED 1. Chris Wondolowski 2. Ramiro Corrales 3. Joe Cannon 4. Jason Hernandez 5. Richard Mulrooney 6. Victor Bernardez 7. Jon Busch 8. Shea Salinas 9. Ronald Cerritos 10. Wade Barrett

MIN 22,118 20,188 15,561 14,258 14,204 14,123 13,455 12,770 12,382 12,218

GAMES STARTED 1. Chris Wondolowski 2. Ramiro Corrales 3. Joe Cannon T4. Jason Hernandez T4. Victor Bernardez 6. Richard Mulrooney 7. Jon Busch 8. Ronald Cerritos 9. Wade Barrett 10. Shea Salinas

GS 244 228 171 161 161 155 150 142 136 133

GOALS GP G 1. Chris Wondolowski 257 130 2. Ronald Cerritos 148 61 3. Landon Donovan 87 32 4. Dwayne De Rosario 108 27 5. Brian Ching 56 25 6. Eric Wynalda 57 21 T7. Jeff Baicher 102 20 T7. Steven Lenhart 72 20 9. Simon Dawkins 96 19 10. Alan Gordon 64 18 ASSISTS GP A 1. Ronald Cerritos 148 47 2. Richard Mulrooney 163 44 3. Shea Salinas 217 41 4. Eddie Lewis 115 35 5. Chris Wondolowski 257 33 6. Ramiro Corrales 250 32 7. Dwayne De Rosario 108 31 T8. Landon Donovan 87 29 T8. Eric Wynalda

57 29 10. Wade Barrett 142 24

SHOTS GP S 1. Chris Wondolowski 257 756 2. Ronald Cerritos 148 327 3. Ramiro Corrales 250 270 4. Dwayne De Rosario 108 232 5. Simon Dawkins 96 203 6. Landon Donovan 87 192 7. Shea Salinas 217 170 8. Khari Stephenson 92 166 9. Steven Lenhart 72 164 T10. Eddie Lewis 115 156 T10. Eric Wynalda 57 156 CORNER KICKS 1. Richard Mulrooney 2. Shea Salinas 3. Eric Wynalda 4. Eddie Lewis 5. Bobby Convey 6. Matias Perez Garcia 7. Marvin Chavez 8. Jeff Agoos 9. Darren Huckerby 10. Jahmir Hyka

GP 163 217 57 115 75 47 42 84 28 30

GAME-WINNING GOALS 1. Chris Wondolowski 2. Ronald Cerritos 3. Landon Donovan 4. Dwayne De Rosario 5. Ariel Graziani T6. Brian Ching T6. Alan Gordon T6. Ryan Johnson T6. Steven Lenhart T10. Nine tied with four

GWG 39 15 10 8 6 5 5 5 5

HAT TRICKS 1. Chris Wondolowski T2. Dwayne De Rosario T2. Landon Donovan T2. Steven Lenhart

GP 257 108 87 72

HT 4 1 1 1

MULTI-GOAL GAMES 1. Chris Wondolowski 2. Ronald Cerritos 3. Landon Donovan 4. Steven Lenhart T5. Jeff Baicher T5. Paul Bravo T5. Brian Ching T5. Ariel Graziani T5. Manny Lagos T5. Eric Wynalda

GP 257 148 87 72 102 31 56 28 79 57

GM 18 8 7 5 3 3 3 3 3 3

Note: Players in Bold are Active.

CK 456 384 204 201 173 170 127 125 85 81

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 2018 PLAYER BIOS

EARTHQUAKES ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Hometown College 3 Francois Affolter D 6-2 168 3-13-91 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland -29 Jacob Akanyirige D 5-11 157 12-30-01 Pleasanton, CA -27 Fatai Alashe M 6-0 170 10-21-93 Southfield, MI Michigan State Univ.

25 Quincy Amarikwa F 5-9 180 10-29-87 Bakersfield, CA UC Davis 12 Matt Bersano GK 6-1 185 9-10-92 Tempe, AZ Oregon St./Penn St. 26 Eric Calvillo M 5-7 140 1-2-98 Palmdale, CA

-31 Harold Cummings D 6-0 185 3-1-92 Panama City, Panama -7 Magnus Eriksson M 5-11 180 4-8-90 Solna, Sweden -96 Luis Felipe M 6-1 165 1-29-96 Mineola, NY -30 Anibal Godoy M 6-0 165 2-10-90 Panama City, Panama -9 Danny Hoesen F 6-1 165 1-15-91 Heerlen, Netherlands -10 Jahmir Hyka M 5-7 140 3-8-88 Tirana, Albania -23 Florian Jungwirth M 5-11 174 1-27-89 Grafelfing, Germany -24 Nick Lima (HG) D 5-9 177 11-17-94 Castro Valley, CA University of California 18 JT Marcinkowski GK 6-1 185 5-9-97 Alamo, CA Georgetown 19 Danny Musovski F 6-0 160 11-30-95 Henderson, NV UNLV 15 Jimmy Ockford D 6-1 185 6-10-92 Yardley, PA Louisville/Mount St. Mary’s 30 Yeferson Quintana D 6-4 196 4-19-96 Bella Union, Uruguay -- 2 Joel Qwiberg

D 5-7 150 10-9-92 Stockholm, Sweden -6 Shea Salinas M 5-10 162 6-24-86 Grapevine, TX Furman University 28 Andrew Tarbell (GA) GK 6-3 194 10-7-93 Mandeville, LA Clemson University 17 Mohamed Thiaw F 6-2 176 1-24-95 Lexington, KY Louisville/Cincinnati St. 22 Tommy Thompson (HG) M 5-7 154 8-15-95 Loomis, CA Indiana University 11 Vako M 5-9 163 1-29-93 Ozurgeti, Georgia -16 Chris Wehan M 5-9 141 1-29-94 Orange, CA University of NM 8 Chris Wondolowski F 6-0 165 1-28-83 Danville, CA Chico State University 14 Jackson Yueill (GA) M 5-10 165 3-19-97 Bloomington, MN UCLA NUMERICAL ROSTER AND PRONUNCIATION GUIDE No. Player Pos. Pronunciation Place of Birth Last Club 2 Joel Qwiberg* D jo-EL QWEE-berg Bogota, Colombia IF Brommapojkarna (Sweden) 3 Francois Affolter D ah-FOHL-turr Biel/Bienne, Switzerland FC Luzern (Switzerland) 6 Shea Salinas M shay Lubbock, TX Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7 Magnus Eriksson *$ M Solna, Sweden IF Djurgardens (Sweden) 8 Chris Wondolowski F wahn-doh-LOWW-skee Danville, CA Houston Dynamo 9 Danny Hoesen F HOO-sun Heerlen, Netherlands FC Groningen 10 Jahmir Hyka M jah-MEER HEEK-uh Tirana, Albania FC Luzern (Switzerland) 11 Vako M VAH-ko Ozurgeti, Georgia SBV Vitesse (Netherlands) 12 Matt Bersano GK burr-SAHN-oh Chandler, AZ Seattle Sounders 2 14 Jackson Yueill (GA) M yule Bloomington, MN UCLA 15 Jimmy Ockford D Yardley, PA Reno 1868 FC (USL) 16 Chris Wehan M Orange, CA Reno 1868 FC (USL) 17 Mohamed Thiaw F chow Lexington, KY University of Louisville (NCAA) 18 JT Marcinkowski % GK mar-sin-COW-ski Alamo, CA Georgetown University (NCAA) 19 Danny Musovski F muss-OV-ski Henderson, NV UNLV (NCAA) 20 Anibal Godoy M on-uh-ball guh-DOY Panama City, Panama Budapest Honved FC (Hungary) 22 Tommy Thompson (HG) M Hinsdale, IL Indiana University 23 Florian Jungwirth M YUNG-verth Grafelfing, Germany SV Darmstadt 98 (Germany) 24 Nick Lima (HG) D LEE-muh Castro Valley, CA University of California 25 Quincy Amarikwa F uh-MARE-uh-KWAH Bakersfield, CA Chicago Fire 26 Eric Calvillo M cal-VEE-oh Palmdale, Calif.

New York Cosmos (NASL) 27 Fatai Alashe M FUH-tie uh-LAW-shay Northville, MI Michigan State University 28 Andrew Tarbell (GA) GK TAR-bell Mandeville, LA Clemson University 29 Jacob Akanyirige % D ak-an-YEER-ridge Pleasanton, CA Quakes Academy U-19 (USSDA) 30 Yeferson Quintana * D kin-TAWN-uh ella Union, Uruguay Peñarol (Uruguay) 31 Harold Cummings D Panama City, Panama LD Alajuelense (Costa Rica) 96 Luis Felipe M Mineola, NY Reno 1868 FC (USL) Head Coach: Mikael Stahre Director of Performance: Ron Shinault Assistant Coach: Alex de Crook Head Athletic Trainer: Derek Lawrance Assistant Coach: Steve Ralston Asst. Athletic Trainer: Baker Cronin Goalkeeper Coach: Jyri Nieminen Equipment Manager: Andy Dunbar Strength/Conditioning Coach: Greg Tella Asst. Equipment Manager: Hector Perez Strength/Conditioning Coach: Daniel Hicker

General Manager: Jesse Fioranelli Technical Director: Chris Leitch Head Scout: Bruno Costa Head of Analysis: Vassili Cremanzidis Team Administrator: Sean Mearns Assistant Team Administrator: Ricky Dorrego

FRANCOIS AFFOLTER BIEL/BIENNE, SWITZERLAND

DEFENDER

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6-2

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168

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3-13-91

3

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 6 6 509 0 0 0 1 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on July 21, 2017.

International Appearances Has represented the Swiss National Team at the U-18, U-19 and U-21 youth levels and made his senior team debut at 19 years old. He has five senior team caps and also represented Switzerland at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Experienced Joined the Quakes after more than 200 appearances in the Swiss Super League and a stint in the German Bundesliga.

Previous Connection While at FC Luzern, played alongside Earthquakes midfielder Jahmir Hyka from January 2014 until February 2017 when Hyka joined the Quakes.

JACOB AKANYIRIGE PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA

DEFENDER

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5-11

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157

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12-30-01

29

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed as a Homegrown Player on Dec. 15, 2017. Is the second-youngest player in Quakes history (Fuentes).

Young Talent Despite being age-eligible for the U-17 Quakes Academy at 16 years old in 2017-18, Akanyirige competed for the U-19 squad.

A Bright Future Akanyirige was the fourth-ever Homegrown Player signing by the Earthquakes, following Tommy Thompson (2014), Nick Lima (2017) and JT Marcinkowski (2018).

International Pedigree Akanyirige has earned call-ups to the U.S. U-18 National Team, despite being the youngest player in the 2001 cycle.

FATAI ALASHE SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN

MIDFIELDER

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6-0

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170

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10-21-93

27

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Career 74 67 5,855 5 3 0 19 1

How He Joined The Club Selected in the first round (No. 4 overall) out of Michigan State in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.

National Recognition Voted the MLS Rookie of the Year Runner-up in 2015 after tallying two goals and two assists in 28 games, while helping the Quakes defense allow the t-3rd fewest goals in the league.

Red, White and Blue Has made 11 appearances for the United States under-23 National Team, scoring two goals. Earned his first call-up to the senior team in January of 2016, but had to withdraw due to injury.

First Goal At Avaya Scored the first goal in Avaya Stadium history on March 22, 2015 in his second career start.

QUINCY AMARIKWA BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA

FORWARD

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5-9

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180

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10-29-87

25

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 176 90 8,852 24 17 6 14 2

How He Joined The Club Acquired via trade with CHI in exchange for D Ty Harden on June 26, 2015. Originally selected in the third round (No. 32 overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose.

International Options Is a dual citizen of both the United States and Nigeria. Has expressed his interest in playing for Nigeria.

Crucial Acquisition Finished second on the team in scoring in 2015 with six goals, despite not making his debut until July 10.

Versatile Athlete Was a two-sport standout in high school, also competing in pole vault for the track and field team.

MATT BERSANO CHANDLER, ARIZONA

GOALKEEPER

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6-1

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185

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9-10-92

12

MLS STATS GP GS MIN SVS GA GAA W L T SO 2018 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 0 0 0

MLS Academy Product Spent his youth career with the RSL AZ Academy.

Success In Reno Spent most of the 2017 season on loan with the Quakes’ USL affiliate Reno 1868 FC, where he was named their Goalkeeper of the Year, tallying nine clean sheets, 73 saves and 2,520 minutes played.

From Redshirt to Quakes Kit Started 54 matches at Oregon State University from 201114, keeping 14 shutouts.

More Than A Game Has “MT17” written on every single glove and cleat he owns in honor of a late friend from his early playing days.

How He Joined The Club Signed on March 13, 2017.

ERIC CALVILLO PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

MIDFIELDER

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5-7

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140

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1-2-98

26

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Transferred to the Earthquakes from the NY Cosmos on Jan. 20, 2018.

Starting Young Calvillo signed his first professional contract with the New York Cosmos in 2016 at the age of 18.

Representing the USA Calvillo represented the United States at the U-15, U-17 and U-19 levels. He was named to the United States’ 21man roster at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

2017 NASL Honors In 2017, Calvillo was twice named to the NASL’s Team of the Week, selected as Player of the Week for Week 18 after scoring a brace against Miami FC, and earned Player of the Month honors in July.

HAROLD CUMMINGS PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

DEFENDER

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6-0 |

185

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3-1-92

31

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0

Career 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Jan. 7, 2017. #Panamaniac Earned his first Panama National Team cap at age 18, and made 50 appearances against sides such as Brazil, Mexico, Chile and the United States before turning 25.

Cup Winner Won the Copa Sudamericana championship, the second-most prestigious club tournament in South America, with Independiente Santa Fe in 2015.

Nerves Of Steel Scored the game-winning penalty kick that earned Panama third place at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

MAGNUS ERIKSSON SOLNA, SWEDEN

MIDFIELDER/FORWARD

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5-11

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180

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4-8-90

7

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 82 0 0 0 0 0 Career 1 1 82 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed as a Designated Player on Dec. 20, 2017.

Champion’s Mentality Joined Malmo FF in 2013. Led the side to a championship, finishing with 11 goals and 14 assists. In 2014, Eriksson tallied five goals and seven assists during the 2014 Allsvenskan season which helped Malmo FF win the championship for the second consecutive year.

International Experience Eriksson scored two goals in 12 appearances for various Sweden Youth National Teams before later earning a cap with the senior team. Called to the 2018 January Camp as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Russia.

In Form Came to San Jose after a stint with Sweden’s Djurgardens and co-led the Swedish Allsvenskan with 14 goals in 2017.

LUIS FELIPE MINEOLA, NEW YORK

MIDFIELDER

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6-1

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165

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1-29-96

96

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Dec. 14, 2017.

NASL Accolades Felipe played for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in 2016, where he led the team in minutes played and earned a nomination for the NASL Young Player of the Year Award.

International Experience Eligible internationally with both the United States and Brazil, Felipe competed for the U.S. U-20s in 2014.

USL Record Breakers In 2017, Luis Felipe helped Reno 1868 FC earn a 17-7-8 record, reach the USL playoffs in their inaugural season, finish atop the league in goal differential (+36) and set the USL single-season goals record (75).

GILBERT FUENTES TRACY, CALIFORNIA

MIDFIELDER

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5-6

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140

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2-21-02

35

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed as a Homegrown player on Jan. 26, 2018, becoming the youngest signing in Quakes history.

Youth Movement Upon signing, became the youngest player in the history of the club.

International Attention Has earned numerous call-ups to various U.S. Youth National Teams, including at U-14, U-15 and U-17 levels.

Star In The Making Despite being age-eligible for the U-17 Quakes Academy in 2017, Fuentes competed solely for the U-19 squad and scored three goals in eight games.

ANIBAL GODOY PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

MIDFIELDER

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6-0

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165

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2-10-90

20

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0

Career 60 58 5,059 5 3 40 22 3

How He Joined The Club Signed on Aug. 6, 2015 using Targeted Allocation Money, and re-signed to a multi-year contract on Nov. 30, 2017.

Panamaniac Has made 79 appearances with the Panama National Team, scoring one goal, helping the team secure third place at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

2018 FIFA World Cup Led Panama to their first-ever qualification for a FIFA World Cup and will represent his country in Russia this summer.

Leadership Has led San Jose to a 23-18-19 record in his appearances since joining the team in August of 2015.

DANNY HOESEN HEERLEN, NETHERLANDS

FORWARD

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6-1

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165

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1-15-91

9

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 2 0 0 0 0 Career 34 21 1,928 7 5 0 1 0

How He Joined The Club Joined the Quakes from FC Groningen on Feb. 2, 2017 on a season-long loan. The Quakes later acquired Hoesen on permanent transfer on Dec. 29, 2017.

Difference Maker Hoesen was the first player in Major League Soccer to win MLS’ Player of the Week award (Week 1) in the 2018 season.

Champions League Experience Appeared in five Champions League matches, including against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona and AC Milan, scoring against Dortmund and Barca.

Dutch Schooling Played for Dutch powerhouse Ajax during the 2012-2013 season, scoring 13 goals and adding six assists in 44 appearances across all competitions.He helped Ajax win the 2012-13 league title and the 2013 Johan Cruyff Shield.

JAHMIR HYKA TIRANA, ALBANIA

MIDFIELDER

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5-7

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140

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3-8-88

10

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 30 21 1,871 3 5 81 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Feb. 3, 2017 using Targeted Allocation Money.

National Team Is a regular with the Albania National Team, making his debut at 18 years old and scoring a pair of goals in more than 40 career caps, including 12 appearances during World Cup qualifiers and another seven in UEFA Euro qualifiers.

European Experience Previously played for FC Luzern in the Swiss Super League, where he scored six goals and added three assists in 15 Super League matches during the 2016-17 season, also competing in Europa League and Swiss Cup. Record Setter Scored his first goal with the Albania National Team only 46 seconds into a match against Lichtenstein in 2008.

FLORIAN JUNGWIRTH GRAFELFING, GERMANY

DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER

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5-11

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174

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1-27-89

23

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 Career 31 31 2,690 2 3 0 4 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Feb. 2, 2017 using Targeted Allocation Money.

German Engineering Played two and a half seasons with SV Darmstadt 98 of the German Bundesliga, making 63 appearances, recording three assists, and helping the club earn promotion from the 2. Bundesliga to the top flight with a second place finish in 2014-15.

First Impressions Earned three Team of the Week honors in his debut MLS campaign in 2017, including Week 1, and was named the Earthquakes Defensive Player of the Year.

National Representation Has made 44 appearances for Germany at various youth levels, from U-16 to U-20, scoring two goals and winning the 2008 UEFA U-19 Championship with them.

NICK LIMA CASTRO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

DEFENDER

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5-9

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177

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11-17-94

24

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0

Career 23 21 1,899 2 1 0 2 1

How He Joined The Club Signed as the team’s second-ever Homegrown Player on Dec. 21, 2016.

Out Of A Cannon Lima earned MLS Team of the Week honors in his professional debut, helping the Quakes keep a shutout against Montreal while allowing no shots on target.

Homegrown Pride Scored his first MLS goal on March 11, 2017 in only his second start for the Quakes, becoming the first Homegrown player to score for the club.

For Club and Country Received his first call up to the U.S. Men’s National Team senior squad for the 2018 January camp.

JT MARCINKOWSKI ALAMO, CALIFORNIA

GOALKEEPER

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6-1 |

185

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05-09-97

18

MLS STATS GP GS MIN SVS GA GAA W L T SO 2018 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed as a Homegrown Player on Dec. 6, 2017 Georgetown Legend Named the 2015 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year after keeping nine shutouts and earning a 16-2-3 record. Helped Georgetown win the school’s first BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Championship and would go on to win the 2017 BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Championship.

International Stage Had 13 shutouts in his 24 caps between the U-14 and U-18 U.S. Youth National Team levels … Competed for the U.S. U-20s at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea and the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Costa Rica.

PAUL MARIE SAINT-AUBIN-DES-BOIS, FRANCE

DEFENDER

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5-8

|

142

|

3-24-95

33

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Remains unsigned, and was selected by the Earthquakes with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.

For Club And Country Marie previously represented his home country at the U-16 level internationally. He also competed for the U-19 side at Caen of France’s top-flight Ligue 1.

Box To Box Used as both a fullback and winger, Marie totaled 18 goals and 15 assists in 68 appearances during his time at Florida International University and Newbury College.

DANNY MUSOVSKI HENDERSON, NEVADA

FORWARD

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6-0 |

160

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11-30-95

19

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Selected by the Earthquakes in the second round (No. 30 overall) of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.

Fueled Up Named the Gatorade Player of the Year at Liberty High School, where he set the high school single-season (58) and career records (128) for goals.

A Rebel At Heart Musovski was a four year starter at UNLV with 47 goals and 23 assists in 88 total appearances, earning numerous team, conference and national awards in the process.

PDL Experience Competed with the San Jose Earthquakes PDL affiliate Burlingame Dragons FC for their 2016 season.

JIMMY OCKFORD YARDLEY, PENNSYLVANIA

DEFENDER

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6-1

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185

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6-10-92

15

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 0 36 0 0 0 1 0 Career 1 0 36 0 0 0 1 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Fire in Reno Ockford came from Quakes USL affiliate Reno 1868 FC in 2017, led the team in minutes played (2,669) and forced 10 shutouts. Ockford scored four goals while winning more than 80 percent of his aerial duels and was named a 2017 USL Second-Team All-League selection.

A Cosmic Reunion Ockford and Eric Calvillo reunite at the Quakes after playing for the New York Cosmos in 2016.

USL Experience Competed with the Seattle Sounders USL affiliate for the 2015 season.

YEFERSON QUINTANA BELLA UNION, ARTIGAS, URUGUAY

DEFENDER

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6-4

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196

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4-17-96

30

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 54 0 0 0 0 0

Career 1 1 54 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Acquired on loan by the Earthquakes on Jan. 17, 2018.

Peñarol’s Brick Wall Quintana came to the Quakes from Uruguayan club Peñarol who possessed the league’s best defense in 2017, allowing just 26 goals in 37 games (.70 goals per game).

Early Success Quintana signed his first professional contract with Peñarol in 2016 after earning a call-up from the team’s academy at the age of 18.

JOEL QWIBERG STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

DEFENDER

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5-7

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150

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10-9-92

2

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Jan. 1, 2018 Unique Heritage Qwiberg was born in Colombia, but spent his entire life in Sweden.

Promoted To The Top Qwiberg, came to San Jose after two seasons with Sweden’s IF Brommapojkarna. He joined the club in January of 2016 while the side was in the third tier of Swedish football. He helped the club earn promotion in back-to-back seasons before departing for San Jose.

SHEA SALINAS GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

MIDFIELDER

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5-10

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162

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6-24-86

6

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 Career 260 158 15,260 13 44 395 14 3

How He Joined The Club Acquired via trade with Vancouver on Nov. 30, 2011 for allocation money. Originally selected in the second round (No. 15 overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose.

Must-Have Asset Has been with three different teams during their inaugural seasons (Earthquakes return 2008, Philadelphia 2010 and Vancouver 2011).

Creating Opportunities A Fan-Favorite Ranks third in Quakes history with 41 assists, 12 of which Salinas is No. 10 in the club’s all-time games started list were to forward Chris Wondolowski. with 133.

ANDREW TARBELL MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA

GOALKEEPER

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6-3

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194

|

10-7-93

28

MLS STATS GP GS MIN SVS GA GAA W L T SO 2018 1 1 90 3 2 2.00 1 0 0 0 Career 13 12 1126 44 28 2.24 5 5 2 2

How He Joined The Club Selected in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft as a Generation adidas player.

Making An Entrance Nominated for MLS Save of the Week for his first-career save two minutes into his professional debut. Later won MLS Save of the Week in his first (8/12/17) and fifth career starts (9/9/17).

College Credentials Was a NSCAA All-America Second Team and All-ACC First Team selection for Clemson in 2015, allowing 22 goals in 24 games en route to an appearance in the College Cup Final.

Good Role Models Has said he models his game after Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer and Manchester United’s David de Gea.

MOHAMMED THIAW DAKAR, SENEGAL

FORWARD

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6-2

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176

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1-24-95

17

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Selected by the Earthquakes in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.

Unique Heritage A native of Dakar, Senegal, Thiaw carries American citizenship and will count as a domestic player on the Quakes’ roster.

College Experience Thiaw scored 61 goals over four collegiate seasons at the University of Louisville and Cincinnati State, adding 20 assists. After tallying 41 goals and 16 assists in 34 games at Cincinnati St. in 2014 and 2015, he transferred to Louisville and scored 20 goals in 41 appearances for the Cardinals during his junior and senior seasons.

TOMMY THOMPSON LOOMIS, CALIFORNIA

MIDFIELDER

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5-7

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154

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8-15-95

22

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 Career 80 37 3,522 1 4 19 4 0

How He Joined The Club Signed as the club’s first Homegrown Player on Jan. 22, 2014.

The Burrito Bowl Selected by Landon Donovan to participate in the 2016 Chipotle Homegrown Game and captained the team against Mexico’s U-20 National Team at Avaya Stadium.

Lone Ranger Notched the first goal for the Homegrown team in the competition’s history during the 1-1 tie against Club America’s U-20s in 2015.

Red, White and Blue Competed with the U.S. U-20 National Team at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand in 2015.

VAKO OZURGETI, GEORGIA

MIDFIELDER

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5-9

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163

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1-29-93

11

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 88 1 2 0 0 0 Career 14 9 872 6 4 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed as the team’s youngest Designated Player ever on June 22, 2017.

Georgia National Team Has made 28 appearances for the Georgia National Team, scoring six goals, since making his intl. debut in 2014.

Well-Traveled Previously competed in the top leagues in Georgia, the Netherlands and Poland. Was a part of SBV Vitesse in the Netherlands for six years, also spending a year on loan with Polish powerhouse Legia Warsaw, where he won the championship.

European Background Played in Europa League and UEFA Champions League.

Appeared against clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in Champions League play.

CHRIS WEHAN ORANGE, CALIFORNIA

MIDFIELDER

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5-9

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141

|

1-29-94

16

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

How He Joined The Club Signed on Dec. 14, 2017.

Quick To Assist Wehan is the 2017 USL Assists Champion and USL Rookie of the Year Award winner after tallying a league-high 12 assists and scoring eight goals for Reno during his first professional season.

PDL Experience Wehan competed in the PDL with OC Blues Strikers (2013) and Seattle Sounders FC U-23 (2014).

A Lobo Legend Wehan played collegiately at the University of New Mexico, where he recorded 31 goals and eight assists over 80 appearances.

CHRIS WONDOLOWSKI DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA

FORWARD

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6-0

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165

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1-28-83

8

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 1 1 90 0 1 0 0 0 Career 294 256 23,035 134 35 2 28 0

How He Joined The Club Acquired via trade with Houston on June 9, 2009. Was originally selected by the Earthquakes in the fourth round (No. 41 overall) of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft.

Equal Treatment Became the first player in MLS history to score against all 22 active teams with a goal against Minnesota United FC on October 22, 2017.

Rewriting the Record Books Currently ranks in the top five in goals (t-2nd; 134), gamewinning goals (3rd; 39), road goals (1st; 64) and goals for one club (1st; 129) among all players in league history.

Consistency Is Key Is the only player in MLS history to score at least 10 goals in eight consecutive seasons.

History There Is the highest all-time goal scorer against three different MLS clubs (Portland, Seattle, Vancouver).

JACKSON YUEILL BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA

MIDFIELDER

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5-10 |

165

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3-19-97

14

MLS STATS GP GS MIN G A CK YC RC 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 13 10 967 0 1 6 2 0

How He Joined The Club Selected in the first round (No. 6 overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft as a Generation adidas player.

Hot Start Made his first Earthquakes appearance in the Fourth Round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on June 14 against the SF Deltas, scoring less than four minutes into his debut. He made his MLS debut vs. SKC on June 17.

A New Generation A Generation adidas player, played two seasons with UCLA before being selected in the SuperDraft, scoring nine goals and tallying 17 assists in 40 appearances.

Record Holder Set an NCAA record with three assists in 32 seconds on Sept. 5, 2016 in UCLA’s match against the Univ. of Akron.

International Pedigree Has represented the U.S. at various levels up to U-20.

Joel Qwiberg Francois Affolter Shea Salinas Magnus Eriksson Chris Wondolowski Danny Hoesen Jahmir Hyka Vako Qazaishvili Matt Bersano Jackson Yueill Jimmy Ockford Chris Wehan JT Marcinkowski Anibal Godoy Tommy Thompson Florian Jungwirth Nick Lima Quincy Amarikwa Eric Calvillo Fatai Alashe Andrew Tarbell Jacob Akanyirige Yeferson Quintana Harold Cummings Gilbert Fuentes Danny Musovski Mohamed Thiaw Luis Felipe

Player

"00" = 100 minutes played F/M/D/G = starting position

2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 35 79 86 96

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54D 90D

2 90G

90M 8 90M 90D

36

88M

90D 82M 90F 90F

1 MIN 3-2

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

Game log: Game #1 03/03/2018

SJ 3 vs MIN 2

W

Hoesen 1 (Qazaishvili 1)

27; Qazaishvili 1 (Wondolowski 1)

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 28; Hoesen 2 (Qazaishvili 2)

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