DEJAN JOVELJIC NEWS

Excellent in first season with SKC Joveljic recorded 18 goals and added two assists in 32 appearances (31 starts) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Joveljic signed with Sporting KC after bagging 21 goals and adding six assists for the Galaxy in 2024, and while he didn't match those numbers, he still had an impressive campaign. Joveljic reached 20 goal contributions for the second straight season and should remain as the team's primary scoring weapon in 2026 as well.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tops twenty goal contributions Joveljic topped 20 goal contributions for the second season, finishing with 18 goals and two assists.

Impact Joveljic was the sole bright spot for a generally poor Kansas City side. He scored 18 goals and added two assists for his second best return in MLS action. Kansas City finished at the bottom of the Western conference and cleared house, leaving Joveljic as the main man moving forward, with the attack set to be built around him.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in finale Joveljic recorded four shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Joveljic led Sporting KC in shots as usual in their season finale draw. The forward also won the most aerials (three) for his side in the match. He finished the campaign with 18 goals in 32 appearances (31 starts), but it wasn't enough to avoid the last place in the Western Conference.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City seeks to stop losing streak in matchup with the Houston Dynamo

Sporting Kansas City will try to break a five-game skid when it hosts the Houston Dynamo

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Scores in loss Joveljic scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Joveljic got on the board in this matchup of Western Conference bottom feeders but it wasn't enough for Sporting KC. The forward will look to close out the season strong with the final two games. Minnesota United is up next, and it's a tough matchup as they have only allowed 37 goals in 32 MLS matches.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Joveljic on target as 10-man Sporting falls to LA Galaxy | Sporting Kansas City Dejan Joveljic scored against his former club for his 18th goal of the season as 10-man Sporting Kansas City (7-19-6, 27 points) fell 4-1 to...

SEPTEMBER 28 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Joseph Paintsil's first-half hat trick leads Galaxy over Sporting KC 4-1

Joseph Paintsil had a hat trick by halftime and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City tries to end road losing streak in matchup with the LA Galaxy

Sporting Kansas City hits the road against the LA Galaxy looking to break a four-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Muller leads the Vancouver Whitecaps against Sporting Kansas City

Thomas Muller leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring three goals against the Philadelphia Union

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Converts penalty Joveljic scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Austin FC.

Impact Joveljic converted an early first half penalty Sunday in vain as Kansas City were outlasted by Austin in a 2-1 defeat. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the veteran forward has created nine chances and scored four goals from 16 shot attempts (nine on goal). Joveljic's 17 goals this season are third most in the MLS, trailing only Lionel Messi and Sam Surridge.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Sporting suffers late 2-1 home loss to Austin | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City (7-16-6, 27 points) suffered a frustrating 2-1 home loss to Austin FC (11-9-8, 41 points) on Sunday night at Children’s...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Fodrey scores 1st goal in MLS, Wolff adds goal, assist; Austin beats Sporting KC 2-1

CJ Fodrey scored his first career goal in MLS in the 82nd minute, Owen Wolff had a goal and an assist, and Austin FC beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Dejan Joveljic and Daniel Salloi selected to MLS Team of the Matchday presented by Audi | Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer announced today the MLS Team of the Matchday presented by Audi for Matchday 31 of the regular season with Sporting Kansa...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Double against Rapids Joveljic scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Joveljic was back on the scoresheet Saturday after a one-match break, finding a double with a goal in the fourth and 81st minutes. The forward now has 16 goals in 26 appearances this season, with three coming in his past three games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Sporting storms back in thrilling 4-2 win over Colorado | Sporting Kansas City A scintillating second-half display powered Sporting Kansas City (7-15-6, 27 points) to a wild 4-2 comeback win over the Colorado Rapids (10...

AUGUST 31 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Dejan Joveljic scores twice and Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-2 to end six-match winless streak

Dejan Joveljic scored a goal in each half and Sporting Kansas City ended a six-match winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City aims to stop losing streak in matchup with the Colorado Rapids

Sporting Kansas City looks to break a four-game skid when it hosts the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Scores club's lone goal Joveljic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Joveljic was the lone player from Kansas City to find the back of the net Saturday, notching a goal in the 26th minute of the contest. This is his first goal in three games after a three-match scoring streak, bringing the forward to 14 goals this season. He will have to make a great effort to top last season's total, currently sitting seven goals behind in nine fewer appearances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Martín Ojeda extends goal contribution streak to 12 in Orlando City's 3-1 victory over Sporting KC

Martín Ojeda made it 12 matches in a row with a goal contribution when he picked up an assist on Ramiro Enrique’s go-ahead goal in the second half and Orlando City beat Sporting Ka...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Muriel and Orlando City host Sporting Kansas City

Luis Muriel leads Orlando City into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City fresh off of a two-goal showing against Inter Miami

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Danny Muscovski scores in each half, teen Snyder Brunell scores in debut as Sounders rout Galaxy 4-0

Danny Muscovski scored a goal in each half and 18-year-old Snyder Brunell scored in his league debut as the Seattle Sounders cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

San Diego FC visits Sporting Kansas City following shutout victory

A game after shutting out Nashville 2-0, San Diego FC faces Sporting Kansas City

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City in conference play

The Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City meet in Western Conference action

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Morris, Rusnák and Ferreira score goals, Sounders beat Sporting KC 3-2

Jordan Morris, Albert Rusnák and Jesús Ferreira each scored a goal to help the Seattle Sounders beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Scores goal in victory Joveljic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Joveljic opened the scoring just four minutes in and has now scored or assisted in seven consecutive matches he featured in, the longest streak in MLS this season. His 12 goals and two assists in 19 appearances rank him third in the Golden Boot race and highlight his rapid impact as a newcomer. Joveljic has averaged 1.31 shots on target per game this season, surpassing his mark from previous seasons and suggesting he could potentially reach his 21-goal record by the end of the campaign.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE