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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 18h

This is for the red card incident with Hector Herrera. I told Sheena on @fortheglorykc.bsky.social that he sold it. She wasn't buying it. #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 18h

Temwa Chawinga called up by Malawi for Olympic Qualifiers. The KC Current play Utah 4 days after the second game of the window. #KCBaby

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out! A first clean sheet of the year, André Luiz putting on a show, and an upset win over 2nd-place Houston! We break down the match, 11v10 weirdness, Capita's delayed return, and a KC Current rout. #SportingKC #KCBaby kcsoccerjournal.com/09/28/2026/a...

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A Red Card, Clean Sheet, Andre Luiz and Sporting KC

Sporting KC stun 2nd-place Houston on the road behind André Luiz's masterclass and their first shutout of the season, the KC Current roll, and we break down off-field drama from roster rules to lawsui...

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just got back and watched the #SportingKC game. Wild one. First shutout of the season. Now they need to do it against 11 men. Also, Montreal also won, so SKC remain in last.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Jansen Miller replaces the injured Moises Mosquera. No other changes. #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In the live standings, the KC Current have dipped below the playoff line. 79th minute and Seattle are up by 2. #KCBaby

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The only fully healthy center backs are Wyatt Meyer and Jansen Miller. It'll be interesting to see if someone like Pierre comes up from SKC II if they aren't out of loans. Or if Mosquera can go. #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Hometown Soccer Holdings would relocate Sporting Kansas City II to Des Moines and rebrand it as a local team should it move forward." #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The KC Current's newest defender has arrived. #KCBaby

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The first of several scuffles of the night between SKC/Philly. I just went back in watched and thought it was odd Calen Carr though Luiz went down too easy (defender mentality). It looked like a hard challenge. I agree it was good to see Reynolds come to Andre's aid. #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Roster turnover bought Rapha Wicky some grace, but blowing multigoal leads and dodging tactical accountability have made #SportingKC's rock-bottom reality impossible to defend. kcsoccerjournal.com/09/24/2026/e...

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Capita is from Angola, and the nation’s national team tried to call him up for action during the current FIFA window. However, because of his injury and the recent birth of his child, Capita did not accept the call-up. He has not been rostered on a matchday for Angola since 2023.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Lots of fines handed out. Zorhan Bassong comes flying in. I'd love to know what was said. #SportingKC #DOOP #MLS

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rapha Wicky reflects back on #SportingKC's collapse against #LAFC, three days later.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Interesting rule. Extra from Jeff--The U18 rule still exists. Discovery Rights are gone. And: "The NWSL does not have any centralized academy structure or reserve league and, according to sources, has no plans to have either anytime soon." No NWSL 2 anytime soon for KCC II

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Sporting Kansas City @sportingkc.com · 22/09/2026

Called Up ☎️🇺🇸 Ruben Ramos Jr. will join the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team for a training camp in Spain. The camp will feature friendlies against Brazil on Oct. 1 and Denmark on Oct. 4. 📰: skcsoccer.co/4dQHtSp

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Angel City won last night and pushed the Current to 8th. They have a favorable schedule the rest of the way with 3 home games and an easier road game in Louisville. If they miss the playoffs 1 year after setting all those records... #KCBaby

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

SKC II end their season with a 3-2 win over the playoff bound Houston Dynamo 2. Nice way to end a tough season. #MLSNextPro

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out! This week... Is this the worst blown lead in #SportingKC history? Full analysis of everything related to last night's loss to Philadelphia. And we have to ask, is it time for Rapha Wicky to go? Plus: Vlatko, KC Current kcsoccerjournal.com/09/20/2026/t...

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The Worst Blown Lead in Sporting KC History?

After we break down the game, the question becomes, should Rapha Wicky be fired for this meltdown? We land in different spots.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Daniel points out something I've been thinking of. Wicky said Philly didn't change, KC did. But Philly did change tactics and the SKC staff were slow to recognize it. Quinn came on and played very different and they released Wagner to get forward more with a shift in the back.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is the kind of performance that gets a coach fired. If they want to avoid the Wooden Spoon, maybe they need an interim coach and they already have a guy on the staff who has a ton of experience.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Coming into last night, I am not sure I thought #SportingKC had a chance to win over Philadelphia. But being up 3-0 and collapsing over 9 minutes... I'm still struggling to find the words.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"When we conceded the first goal, the team just crumbled." #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

With Seattle losing to Denver, the KC Current will remain in playoff positioning for another week, regardless of the Angel City/Utah Royals result. But Denver are within striking distance and coming to KC this week. #KCBaby

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Philadelphia Union before the World Cup break: - 1W-4D-10L, 7 points, -12 GD Since Ryan Richter took over? - 9W-2D-0L, 29 points, +20 GD

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Emir Karic after #SportingKC blew a three goal lead: "The lesson today is to keep playing our game and not change something or s*** our pants."

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Berg Johnsen: "We cannot feel sorry for ourselves. It's only we who did it. Sorry to the fans that they have to sit through the 2nd half watching that." #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Berg Johnsen on the moments after goals: "What usually happens is we players can be silent, so we need to talk to each other. Make sure we on the same wavelength." He also talked about them playing scared and not being aligned on if they are pressing or going long. #SportingKC

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wicky: "We said in halftime we're gonna keep playing." "Keep being brave... keep fighting." (he clarified not actual fights) "We have to keep our emotions and keep playing football." "When we conceded the first goal the team just crumbled." #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Horrific officiating from Katja Koroleva tonight. And an, unrelated, abysmal collapse by SKC. You absolutely cannot blow a 3-0 lead. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

SKC finish the night where they started, dead last in the league. Montreal lost and KC were up 3-0. This may be the one we look back on if they end up with the Wooden Spoon. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Philadelphia pick up their fifth straight win. SKC have only five wins on the whole season. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Football tackle from Kai Wagner and the ref calls the foul on Andre Luiz, who he takes down... And that's it. Unbelievable collapse from SKC. 3-4 loss. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Malik Jakupovic said something to Mosquera from the area the subs were warming up and we have yet another coming together. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Neil Pierre has been limping for a long time, at least since he created the own goal. And Philly just keep leaving him in. Wonder if this will impact his #USMNT camp? #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ruben Ramos Jr making his SKC debut. Replacing Calvin Harris. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Scary Wyatt Meyer back pass nearly ends up in the net! Cleveland gets to it just in time. Right after, Wagner finally in the book for persistent infringement. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It took SKC 8 minutes to go from up 3-0 to down 3-4... I'm speechless. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Own goal from Bassong. Pierre heads it down and Bassong deflects it in. From a 3-0 lead to trailing 3-4. That's the SKC I know. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Cavan goes in the book for Philly on a late challenge. Double sub, with Owen Wolff and Bassong coming on for Johnsen and Afrifa. SKC debut for Wolff. KC suddenly need a goal. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Milan Iloski with a 3rd in 4 minutes for Philadelphia. Complete collapse by Kansas City. They fall back into last place. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

2 minutes later, Philly adds a second. Cavan Sullivan with the tap in. 3-2 and it's very tenuous all the sudden. Calheira, who has been struggling, is subbed off after for Seymour Reid. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Goal Philly. 25 games into the season and SKC still haven't earned a shutout. 3-1 #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Calheira has gone down off the ball. He's trying to limp through it. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Jovan Lukic completely misses the ball and wipes out Justin Reynolds. Foul, but no card. I don't know how Philly have zero yellows from the run of play. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Damiani takes Meyer down from behind. The same Damiani who went into the SKC bench and got into a dust up with Mosquera off the ball. How he's avoided a yellow is beyond me. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Lasse Berg Johnsen clearly wins the ball and then the Philly player runs through his leg (not the guy who had the ball). And they give Lasse a yellow. Koroleva is having an awful night. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Andre called for a foul but Jacques stuck his leg out. Another Philly player got the ball first, but Jacques absolutely trips Andre, not the other way around. #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Afrifa just suffered a foul exactly like the one Vassilev took in the first half and it's not even a foul. Let alone a yellow. Koroleva is having herself a night as the ref... #SportingKC #SKCvPHI

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