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Gadi Kinda, who played pro soccer in Israel and for Sporting KC, dies at 31 of undisclosed condition

Israeli professional soccer player Gadi Kinda has died at the age of 31 following his hospitalization for an undisclosed condition

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Gadi Kinda departs Sporting KC for Israel's Maccabi Haifa FC Attacking midfielder Gadi Kinda announced he is leaving Sporting Kansas City for Maccabi Haifa FC of the Israeli Premier League.Sporting KC...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gadi Kinda departs Sporting KC for Israeli club | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Exit Sporting Kansas City have officially opened a Designated Player spot, bidding farewell to attacking midfielder...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Efficient in smaller role Kinda scored four times and added five assists despite starting just 11 times in 2023.

Impact Kinda played by far the fewest minutes of any season in his career but was incredibly efficient. Despite spending just 1,086 minutes on the pitch he produced his second most goal contributions. This included starting the final three matches in the playoffs, a sign of a larger role to return to in 2024 potentially.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in playoff win Kinda assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Kinda assisted Daniel Salloi's goal in the 73rd minute Sunday, his second goal contribution in two playoff matches versus St. Louis SC. He created a total of five chances in the match and recorded two secondary assists and was a huge reason why Sporting Kansas City is moving onto the conference semifinals. He will look to continue his hot form versus the winner of Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City's Gadi Kinda fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one ruling following the first matches of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores in playoff win Kinda scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-1 win over St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Kinda scored his fourth goal of the season Sunday, an outside the box strike in the 39th minute assisted by Khiry Shelton to take the 3-1 lead before halftime. He took a season-high four shots (three on target) and recorded a season-high nine crosses (two accurate) in his first start since Sept. 24.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC takes a 3-1 lead vs. St. Louis in the first half after goals by Remi Walter and Gadi Kinda

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scores off the bench against Minnesota Kinda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Kinda scored in the 84th minute assisted by Carlos Espinoza. He played really well upon his return from injury and also completed one dribble and made one tackle. He has scored thrice and assisted four times this season in just seven starts (15 appearances) and creates and average of one chance per game.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kinda scores late to lift Sporting KC over Minnesota United 1-0

Gadi Kinda scored late in the second half to rally Sporting Kansas City to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Set for return Kinda (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Minnesota.

Impact Kinda returns to the bench after recovering from an ankle injury. The midfielder saw action with Israel during the international break and as expected, returns to the first team for Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still on injury report Kinda (ankle) returned from international duty but is still on the club's injury report ahead of Saturday's meeting with Minnesota, per Chad Smith of KC Soccer Journal.

Impact Kinda's addition to the Israeli squad certainly came as a surprise given his ankle problem. In his last five matches (two starts, the midfielder recorded two assists, five shots (three on target), 16 crosses (five accurate) and three corners. Once fully fit, Kinda should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling ankle injury Kinda is away on international duty but continues to battle an ankle injury, according to manager Peter Vermes.

Impact According to Vermes, Kinda could barely run late last week, so it was surprising to him that he left to play for Israel. Given that Israel are reporting that Kinda hasn't been training, it seems like a bit of a mess between club and national team. At this point, a return next week when he's back in Kansas City seems far from guaranteed for Kinda.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for international duty Kinda is set to serve time with the Israelian national team for their upcoming 2024 European Championship Qualifications and will not be available for Saturday's match against Inte...

Impact Kinda has also been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of lineup the last two matches, however it looks to be that he is recovering well if he is heading to Israel for international duty. The midfielder has a total of two goals and four assists in 14 appearances this season, seven of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Kinda (ankle) was seen training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against St. Louis City F.C.

Impact Kinda was a late scratch against San Jose as he picked up an ankle injury. He has been able to return to training Tuesday and could be ready for Saturday's match if all goes well this week in his recovery.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against San Jose Kinda (ankle) was a late scratch for Saturday's match against San Jose.

Impact Kinda (ankle) missed Saturday's match after being scratched off the team sheet minutes before the match. There has been no further explanation of the midfielders injury to this point, but it seems to be nothing major seeing he was originally on the team sheet. His status for next game against St. Louis is still undecided and most likely will be a game time decision.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another assist vs. Houston Kinda assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Dynamo.

Impact Kinda set up Alan Pulido's opener Saturday for his second assist in as many matches, and his fourth overall of the season. He's started just seven of Kansas City's 12 league games in midfield since returning from injury in April.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Kinda assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Kinda assisted on the first goal of the game after playing a beautiful outside of the foot pass to Remi Walter. This was his third assist of the season and his fifth goal contribution this campaign. Kinda picked up the start Saturday, marking his sixth of the season. The 29-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout the whole season and is yet to feature as anything more than a rotation player.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five crosses of bench Kinda generated five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Kinda tied his season high for crosses in just 35 minutes of play. He's made five starts in 10 appearances thus far, totaling two and two assists on 16 crosses (two accurate).

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Kinda (personal) is an option off the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Kinda is back on the bench after welcoming his first child earlier in the week. Traveling late and missing training means Kinda is an option off the bench, though he could be a second half option.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not travel with team Kinda did not travel Wednesday to Los Angeles Galaxy because of the birth of his first child.

Impact Kinda stayed back as him and his wife welcomed their first-born child. It is unclear if he will be available Saturday against the Chicago Fire, with Khiry Shelton entering in the lineup in his place.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in both goals Kinda scored a goal and had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Dallas.

Impact Kinda opened the scoring in the 41st minute before setting up Daniel Salloi in the 60th to play a role in both Sporting goals. Kinda has starts in three straight matches, but rarely has yet to play a full ninety minutes this season.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gadi Kinda, Daniel Salloi propel SKC past FC Dallas Gadi Kinda and Daniel Salloi each logged a goal and an assist as Sporting Kansas City defeated FC Dallas 2-1 on Wednesday night in Kansas Ci...

JUNE 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gadi Kinda, Daniel Salloi propel SKC past FC Dallas Gadi Kinda and Daniel Salloi each logged a goal and an assist as Sporting Kansas City defeated FC Dallas 2-1 on Wednesday night in Kansas Ci...

JUNE 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sallói, Kinda lead Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Dallas

Dániel Sallói and Gadi Kinda both had a goal and an assist to power Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas after a lengthy weather delay to begin the match

JUNE 1, 2023 • Associated Press

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Gadi Kinda, who played pro soccer in Israel and for Sporting KC, dies at 31 of undisclosed condition

Sporting KC takes a 3-1 lead vs. St. Louis in the first half after goals by Remi Walter and Gadi Kinda

Kinda scores late to lift Sporting KC over Minnesota United 1-0

Sallói, Kinda lead Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Dallas