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Sporting KC

Major League Soccer - 2025

Sporting KC Playing Style Analysis

Sporting KC employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the Major League Soccer, earning an overall performance rating of 32.9/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 16 matches in the 2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Sporting KC's primary strengths lie in clinical finishing (79.7% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the Major League Soccer for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in open play attacking (24.8% percentile), creative play (13.4% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Sporting KC's tactical development.

Sporting KC 2025 Season Performance

In the 2025 Major League Soccer season, Sporting KC has been analyzed across 16 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.14 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the Major League Soccer.

With an average 48.4% ball possession, Sporting KC demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Sporting KC Next Match: June 09, 2025

Sporting KC faces Los Angeles FC away on Monday, June 09, 2025 at 01:00 UTC in the Major League Soccer.

Given Sporting KC's balanced approach across all areas approach, this match will test their tactical setup against Los Angeles FC's style of play.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 32.9/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Clinical Finishing (79.7%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Open Play Attacking (24.8%)
  • Creative Play (13.4%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 16
Avg xG per Game 1.14
Avg Possession 48.4%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.21
Avg Possession 42.7%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.14 vs 1.46
10%
-22.2%
Non-Penalty xG
0.94 vs 1.34
0%
-30.1%
Expected Goals on Target
1.31 vs 1.50
31%
-12.5%
Goals per Game
1.7 vs 1.6
55%
+4.6%
Total Shots
9.9 vs 12.6
3%
-21.1%
Shots on Target
3.6 vs 4.5
21%
-21.7%
Shots Inside Box
6.4 vs 7.9
7%
-19.0%
Big Chances Created
1.9 vs 2.6
17%
-24.0%
Big Chances Missed
1.1 vs 1.7
0%
-37.8%
Assists
1.2 vs 1.1
62%
+7.6%
Key Passes
7.1 vs 9.2
3%
-22.4%
Possession %
48.4 vs 50.0
31%
-3.3%
Total Passes
451 vs 461
41%
-2.3%
Successful Passes
370 vs 386
38%
-4.0%
Pass Accuracy %
81.2 vs 82.7
28%
-1.9%
Long Passes
59.6 vs 49.5
97%
+20.3%
Successful Long Passes
29.6 vs 23.7
93%
+24.7%
Total Attacks
102.1 vs 89.4
90%
+14.1%
Dangerous Attacks
54.8 vs 39.2
100%
+39.5%
Corners
3.9 vs 4.8
10%
-18.7%
Total Crosses
16.3 vs 16.1
55%
+1.5%
Accurate Crosses
3.9 vs 3.8
59%
+2.4%
Successful Dribbles
5.6 vs 7.1
3%
-21.6%
Tackles
16.2 vs 15.8
62%
+2.7%
Interceptions
9.1 vs 8.7
66%
+3.8%
Duels Won
44.7 vs 46.3
34%
-3.6%
Fouls Committed
11.9 vs 12.2
41%
-2.5%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.9
24%
-10.0%
Expected Goals Against
1.69 vs 1.45
86%
+17.0%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.63 vs 0.03
3%
-2071.0%
Shooting Performance
0.18 vs 0.04
76%
+347.2%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.15 vs 0.13
48%
+15.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.21 vs 1.46
L10
-16.8%
Non-Penalty xG
0.98 vs 1.34
L10
-27.2%
Expected Goals on Target
1.50 vs 1.50
L10
-0.0%
Goals per Game
2.1 vs 1.6
L10
+32.5%
Total Shots
9.7 vs 12.6
L10
-23.0%
Shots on Target
4.0 vs 4.5
L10
-12.1%
Shots Inside Box
7.0 vs 7.9
L10
-11.9%
Big Chances Created
2.4 vs 2.6
L10
-5.9%
Big Chances Missed
1.2 vs 1.7
L10
-29.8%
Assists
1.4 vs 1.1
L10
+28.2%
Key Passes
6.7 vs 9.2
L10
-27.0%
Possession %
42.7 vs 50.0
L10
-14.7%
Total Passes
401 vs 461
L10
-13.0%
Successful Passes
325 vs 386
L10
-15.8%
Pass Accuracy %
79.8 vs 82.7
L10
-3.5%
Long Passes
56.1 vs 49.5
L10
+13.3%
Successful Long Passes
26.3 vs 23.7
L10
+10.9%
Total Attacks
92.6 vs 89.4
L10
+3.6%
Dangerous Attacks
44.6 vs 39.2
L10
+13.7%
Corners
3.3 vs 4.8
L10
-31.9%
Total Crosses
11.8 vs 16.1
L10
-26.6%
Accurate Crosses
2.6 vs 3.8
L10
-32.4%
Successful Dribbles
5.6 vs 7.1
L10
-21.1%
Tackles
14.5 vs 15.8
L10
-8.3%
Interceptions
8.7 vs 8.7
L10
-0.4%
Duels Won
40.0 vs 46.3
L10
-13.6%
Fouls Committed
11.2 vs 12.2
L10
-8.5%
Offsides
2.0 vs 1.9
L10
+8.0%
Expected Goals Against
1.72 vs 1.45
L10
+19.2%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.63 vs 0.03
L10
-2071.0%
Shooting Performance
0.28 vs 0.04
L10
+626.4%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.09 vs 0.13
L10
-31.0%

Next Fixture

09 June 2025, 01:00 UTC
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Major League Soccer - 2025

Last 5 Results

01 Jun 2025
Houston Dynamo 1 - 3 Sporting KC
25 May 2025
Sporting KC 3 - 3 New England
18 May 2025
San Diego 0 - 0 Sporting KC
15 May 2025
St. Louis City 2 - 2 Sporting KC
11 May 2025
Portland Timbers 1 - 0 Sporting KC

Sporting KC Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sporting KC's playing style?

Sporting KC employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the Major League Soccer, with a performance rating of 32.9/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Sporting KC's squad?

Sporting KC's current squad consists of 25 players across all positions in the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

When is Sporting KC's next match?

Sporting KC next plays on Monday, June 09, 2025 at 01:00 UTC against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer.

What are Sporting KC's recent results?

Sporting KC's most recent match was Houston Dynamo 1-3 Sporting KC on June 01, 2025.

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