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Picks up assist in start Vargas assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Vargas picked up his fourth start of the campaign and made the most of the opportunity by delivering his first assist with a pass to William Agada, who headed it home to take a 2-0 lead in the 23rd minute of play. Vargas also set a season high with three shots and tied his season high with two chances created in the match.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-winning goal Vargas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Vargas entered the match Saturday for the final 18 minutes and left his mark with just five minutes of regular time remaining, beating Stefan Frei at his near post to give Kansas City the lead. After being selected as a member of the starting XI in Kansas City's previous two matches, Vargas found himself, more familiarly, back in a substitute role Saturday. After coming through the ranks as a Sporting Kansas City II player, Vargas has now made 10 appearances (two starts) in his first MLS season. He has scored twice and created two chances.

JUNE 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Alenis Vargas scores late, Sporting KC tops Sounders 2-1 to snap seven-match losing streak

Rookie Alenis Vargas scored in the 85th minute after a red card on Seattle’s Reed Baker-Whiting in the 73rd and Sporting Kansas City rallied to beat the Sounders 2-1, snapping a se...

JUNE 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Nets goal as substitute Vargas scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Toronto FC.

Impact Vargas came off the bench Saturday for the final 12 minutes of Sporting Kansas City's 3-1 victory over Toronto. He made an impact in his short time on the pitch, scoring Kansas City's third goal of the match. After being promoted to the first team from from Sporting Kansas City II to begin the season, Vargas has played a depth role on the Kansas City bench. In Kansas City's first six matches, Vargas has appeared as a substitute three times, spending a total of just 18 minutes on the pitch.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from international duty Vargas (not injury related) was in training Thursday after returning from international duty, Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The 20-year-old striker featured with the Honduras national team during the international break, but he already resumed training. Vargas is expected to be an option off the bench for Sporting KC when everybody is healthy.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in full training Vargas (hamstring) participated in full training Thursday and could be an option to face Los Angeles FC on Saturday, head coach Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City S...

Impact Vargas is dealing with a minor muscular injury, but it seems he's trending toward being available for Saturday. Even if that's the case, he should be nothing more than an option off the bench for SKC.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring strain Vargas is dealing with a slight hamstring strain as his status for Saturday's trip to LAFC remains unclear, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Vargas made his team debut against Houston with four minutes on the pitch. He's opened up the campaign as a depth option, especially after being an unused sub during the draw with Philadelphia. Even if the forward is deemed healthy for the LAFC clash, he will likely start off the bench again for the team.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with KC Vargas has agreed on a two year deal with Sporting Kansas City, with a club option for 2027 and will occupy an international slot on the roster.

Impact Vargas spent the 2023 season with the reserves side before getting the promotion to the first team. He made 21 appearances with Sporting Kansas City II, logging in six goals and seven assists in the MLS Next Pro. The forward will start off as a depth option for the club to start off the 2024 campaign.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE