Sporting Kansas City’s latest Sports Medicine Report ahead of Sunday’s road match against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field shows a significant injury and availability profile for both teams. The league’s status report indicates Sporting KC has no players listed as Questionable, but a total of six players are Out for the match, while Seattle also has several absences and one questionable player.
Sporting Kansas City
Out:
– Jack Kortkamp (Concussion)
– Joaquin Fernandez (Hamstring)
– Alan Montes (Expecting Child)
– Manu Garcia (Quad)
– Memo Rodriguez (Expecting Child)
– Erik Thommy (Hip)
Questionable
– None
Seattle Sounders
Questionable
– Joran Gerbet (Thigh)
Out
– Stuart Hawkins (Quad)
– Paul Arriola (Knee)
– Ryan Kent (Hamstring)
– Joao Paulo (Knee)
– Albert Rusnak (Hamstring)
– Jordan Morris (Shoulder)
The Sunday night clash at Lumen Field will test both sides’ depth. Sporting KC must navigate a notably depleted midfield and back line, while Seattle will try to compensate for several key injuries and still push for a positive result at home.
What it means for the game
– Sporting KC’s six-man absence list will likely shape the starting XI and rotation, potentially giving extended opportunities to squad players or younger prospects to step up.
– Seattle’s injury list could influence how aggressively they press and how they allocate minutes across the squad, especially if Gerbet’s status remains uncertain.
Positive angle and opportunity
– The match provides Sporting KC with a chance to demonstrate resilience and depth, building momentum on the road by grinding out a result or competing closely against a Western Conference rival.
– For fans, it’s an opportunity to see how the team adapts to squad challenges and how emerging players respond when called upon.
Summary
Sporting Kansas City travels to Seattle with a sizable injury absence, while Seattle also contends with several injuries and one questionable player. The game will be a test of depth and adaptability for both teams, with Sporting KC aiming to maximize opportunities from the reshuffled lineup and Seattle seeking to overcome health concerns to secure points at home.