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Questionable again Zusi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Houston Dynamo,

Impact Zusi continues to be listed as questionable following a hamstring injury that has left him out since June. He did return to training earlier in the month and is expected to make a return at some point in September.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Zusi (hamstring) is not in the XI for Wednesday's match against Nashville.

Impact Zusi was tabbed as a game-time call for Wednesday, but in the end, he won't feature in the squad and didn't even make the bench. His next chance to feature will come against Houston on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Zusi (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Nashville, according to the SKC injury report.

Impact Zusi is a doubt for Wednesday's clash due to an ongoing hamstring injury. The defender has been out since early June and made a return to training earlier in the week but likely won't be rushed back into any sort of major minutes as he was largely a depth option previously.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing with team Zusi (hamstring) has resumed practicing with the squad and is considered questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Minnesota, per Chad Smith of KC Soccer Journal.

Impact Zusi has been out of action since June 1 versus Dallas, so he may have to settle for a spot on the bench the first time out. Even prior to getting hurt, the defender made one start in his previous six contests, which means he will likely continue to serve as a reserve option moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable again Zusi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against Inter Miami.

Impact Zusi is given another questionable tag as he continues to work his back from a hamstring injury. He will likely remain a bench option for the remainder of the season when back due to his lack of fitness and age.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Quakes Zusi (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with San Jose, according to the SKC injury report.

Impact Zusi is still a game-time call as he continues his long recovery from a hamstring issue. The defender got an extra month to recover during the Leagues Cup break and could be nearing a return.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Houston Zusi (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against the Dynamo, according to Kansas City's injury report for the match.

Impact Zusi has been out for more than a month now with this hamstring injury, and he's started just one of Sporting's last 14 games dating back to mid-April. Jake Davis has taken over at right-back in the meantime.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Zusi (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with LAFC, according to the SKC injury report.

Impact Zusi is out once more as he continues to deal with a hamstring issue. The defender has missed two matches in a row and had fallen largely to the bench before picking up his newest injury. Zusi's next chance to return is a Wednesday trip to LA Galaxy, though it's possible he's out for a longer spell with the hamstring injury.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for weekend Zusi will miss Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps with the hamstring injury he suffered in midweek, according to Kansas City's injury report.

Impact Zusi injured his hamstring less than 30 minutes after coming into Wednesday's victory against FC Dallas at halftime, and he will not be available for selection at the weekend. Jake Davis should continue as the starting right-back in his absence versus Vancouver.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Zusi was forced to sub out during the 71st minute of Wednesday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas with a knock, reports Aaron Ladd of Kansas City KSHB 41 News.

Impact Zusi had come off the bench at halftime, but was forced off 26 minutes later with a knock. He's fallen in the depth chart of late, making just one start in six appearances with Jake Davis the favorite to start at right back at the moment. This comes after recording one assist with 46 crosses (seven accurate) and 23 clearances in 14 appearances thus far.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Zusi subbed into Sunday's match against the Timbers at halftime, assisting a goal and making a clearance in the 4-1 victory.

Impact Zusi grabbed his first assist of the season Sunday in setting up the eventual winning goal with a cross for Daniel Salloi. He's come off the bench in four of Sporting's last five league matches since returning from a minor muscular injury at the start of this month.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances in return to XI Zusi made four clearances, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City.

Impact Zusi made his first league start since mid-April Saturday after recovering from a muscular injury, but he couldn't slow down the St. Louis attack as his side lost the first iteration of the I-70 derby.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Zusi subbed into Wednesday's match against LAFC in the 60th minute, making three clearances and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Zusi made his first appearance of significant playing time Wednesday since recovering from a muscular injury that ruled him out of two games in late April. He's likely to take back over from Jake Davis as KC's starting right-back sooner rather than later.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Seattle Zusi (strain) is in Kansas City's match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Zusi returns to the squad Sunday after missing Sporting's last two games with a muscular injury. Jake Davis continues in the XI at right-back for this game but Zusi will hope to see some playing time off the bench.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Zusi (strain) returned to full training with Sporting KC on Tuesday, manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.

Impact Zusi has missed his side's last MLS games since picking up a muscular injury a few weeks ago, but he is back training in full now and could be available to return for Saturday's clash against the Sounders..

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable for weekend Zusi (strain) is listed as questionable in Kansas City's injury report for Saturday's clash against CF Montreal.

Impact Zusi missed last weekend's loss to New England as well as the mid-week win in the U.S. Open Cup due to a muscular injury, and he will be a game time decision to face Montreal on Saturday. Cameron Duke could continue as the starter at right-back if Zusi isn't fit enough to return.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Zusi will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Revolution due to a muscular strain, according to Kansas City's injury report for the match.

Impact Zusi has started all eight of KC's MLS matches this season, but his status is uncertain heading into Saturday. With Kayden Pierre (hamstring) ruled out, maybe Logan Ndenbe could be an option to play out of position against New England in place of Zusi at right-back if necessary.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive on both ends Zusi generated two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Zusi had a good performance both offensively and defensively Saturday. On the attack he whipped in nine crosses (two accurate) for the third time this season, along with two off-target shots and one chance created. Defensively he won all four of his attempted tackles, intercepted two passes, blocked one shot and made three clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Zusi took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Union. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Zusi was excellent on both sides of the ball as his side shut out the defending Eastern Conference champions with a somewhat makeshift back line on Saturday. But Zusi remains a constant at right-back for Kansas City as he's started all six MLS matches this season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Zusi created three chances and won five of five tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas. He also made a block, two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Zusi played well on both sides of the ball despite his side's loss to Dallas on Saturday. He's created seven chances from right-back this season, but SKC has scored just one goal as a team through four games in MLS.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 11 crosses Zusi crossed 11 times inaccurately, made two interceptions and three clearances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Portland.

Impact Zusi was a part of the Kansas City back four that conceded just once during Monday's loss. The fullback's 11 crosses were the second most on the team as he finished last season with 59 crosses and one assist in 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City re-sign Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza & Andreu Fontas to new deals Sporting Kansas City have signed veteran trio Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza, and Andreu Fontas to new contracts, the club announced Friday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sporting KC re-sign Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza & Andreu Fontas | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signing Sporting Kansas City have re-signed MLS veterans Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza and Andreu Fontàs, the club...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Staying with KC Zusi has signed a one-year contract extension with Sporting KC, it was announced Friday.

Impact Zusi is closer to the end of his career than the beginning but still managed to start 20 times and score twice in 2022. He will hope for at least one more season in the spotlight for the club which he's spent his entire career with.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal during finale Zusi scored one goal during a 2-1 loss to FC Dallas on Sunday.

Impact Zusi logged his second goal of the 2022 MLS season. He recorded 37 clearances, 27 interceptions and 11 accurate crosses as Sporting Kansas City's preferred right-back this year.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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