NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
GRAHAM ZUSI DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
How good has Zusi been for Sporting KC this season? Let's take a look at the numbers Sporting Kansas City veteran Graham Zusi suffered a career-threatening injury in 2020, but he has returned as one of the best wingbacks in M...
Four tackles against LA Galaxy Zusi made four tackles in a 2-0 win against LA Galaxy on Wednesday.
Impact Zusi had a decent day for the home team. The 35-year-old completed four tackles in as many attempts - joint-most in the match. Other than that, Zusi also made a couple of interceptions.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates chance in loss Zusi created a chance and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Vancouver. He also made two blocks, two clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Zusi played well on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against the Whitecaps. It won't get any easier next weekend against the Sounders, which lead the Western Conference.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists with lone chance created Zusi had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing four times inaccurately during Sunday's 4-2 win over Houston.
Impact Zusi set up Johnny Russell in the 90th minute assisting Sporting's final goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the defender coming from his lone chance created in the match.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Dallas Zusi will miss Wednesday's clash against FC Dallas with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Zusi picked up a yellow card in Sunday's defeat against Seattle, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin might fill in at right back for the game, or Jaylin Lindsey (hamstring) if he's fit enough.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in win Zusi took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Chicago. He also made three clearances and won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Zusi played well on both sides of the ball on Saturday, keeping a clean sheet and chipping in on offense as well against the Fire. He will hope to have a similar impact Wednesday against Minnesota United, which have scored 24 goals in 22 matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unimpressive against LAFC Zusi recorded three inaccurate crosses during a 4-0 loss Friday against LAFC.
Impact Zusi supplied contrasting stat lines during his last two games against LAFC. He went from recording multiple assists one game to logging no accurate crosses the next. Unfortunately for Zusi, those have been a recurring trend since Sporting Kansas City's Aug. 5 matchup against LAFC. He recorded only one accurate cross across six appearances.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two assists in win Zusi recorded two assists from two chances created on six crosses and conceded a yellow card during Wednesday's 4-1 win over LAFC.
Impact Zusi has been on fire with three assists and a secondary assist over his last three matches. He also finds himself on thin ice after conceding his third yellow card in four matches, so he now is one more card away from a one-game suspension. Up next is a tougher test against Colorado, which have conceded the fewest crosses in the league to defenders.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pulido, Sallói lead Sporting KC to 4-1 win over LAFC
Dániel Sallói had a goal and an assist to help Sporting Kansas City beat Los Angeles FC 4-1 on Wednesday nightAUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Provides assist during win Zusi provided an assist, put in three crosses (one accurate) and made four interceptions during Sunday's 3-1 win over Seattle.
Impact Zusi started his third straight match and provided his first assist of the season. He's earned consistent playing time in his current form and should return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against FC Dallas.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting KC beats Sounders 3-1 to pull closer in West
Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi scored in the first half, Cameron Duke added his first MLS goal in the second and Sporting Kansas City handed Seattle its first home loss of the se...JULY 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Supplies serviceable stats Zusi recorded three interceptions and two clearances during a 1-1 draw Wednesday versus San Jose.
Impact Zusi started during each of Kansas City's two July games. Considering the right-back sat out multiple matchups due to injuries, those starts have been promising for his stock.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sends three crosses off bench Zusi tallied two chances created, three crosses (two accurate) and one dribble in 50 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over LAFC.
Impact Zusi was eased off the bench in his return after his latest fitness issue this season. He was solid in the second half but has merely had four starts this season after dealing with three different issues already and will be a risky fantasy option until he can prove he can stay on the pitch for a stretch of matches in a row.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Saturday Zusi (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against LAFC.
Impact Zusi is back in the team Saturday after missing the last two matches with a hamstring issue. There's a chance he comes off the bench against LAFC, but it at least means he'll be ready for the team's next match, likely replacing Jaylin Lindsey in the starting XI at right-back.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains questionable Zusi (hamstring) is listed as questionable heading into Wednesday's match against Colorado, according to his club's pre-match injury report.
Impact Zusi also missed Sunday's trip to Portland after picking up an injury the week before against Austin FC. Look for Jaylin Lindsey to hold down the starting spot at right-back until Zusi is healthy enough to compete for minutes.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has hamstring issue Zusi is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Portland with a hamstring injury, according to his club's pre-match report.
Impact Zusi only played for 42 minutes in Saturday's draw with Austin and it appears the injury was picked up in that match. Jaylin Lindsey could take Zusi's place in the lineup if he's unable to start against the Timbers. When Zusi is fit, his value has been decent with 21 crosses in four appearances this season.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'His worth ethic is second to none': Former teammate Graham Zusi lauds Austin FC's Matt Besler Matt Besler spent most of his life in Kansas City, including 12 years as a starter for Sporting Kansas City. He returns home on Saturday.
JUNE 11, 2021 • STATESMAN.COM
Sends five crosses in 3-2 win Zusi had five crosses (none accurate), four interceptions, two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 3-2 win over Houston Dynamo.
Impact Zusi finished the full 90 for first time this season after struggling with multiple issues already. He's been productive during his three starts but will be a risky option until he can sustain an extended period on the pitch.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should be available Saturday Zusi (quad) is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Houston, according to head coach Peter Vermes.
Impact Zusi missed last weekend's match with a quad issue and while he wasn't mentioned by Vermes, it wouldn't be surprising if he wasn't in the squad Saturday. Vermes is hard to read in press conferences and given that it was a muscle issue after time away from a foot injury, Zusi could again be replaced by Jaylin Lindsey at right-back.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City plays the Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City take the fieldMAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Creates three chances in win Zusi took two shots (one on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Vancouver. He also won one of one tackles and made a clearance in the match.
Impact Zusi was dangerous going forward against the Whitecaps and he kept a clean sheet defensively on Sunday as well. He might have to focus more on defending next weekend against San Jose, which have scored 10 goals in six matches this season.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City faces Austin FC in a non-conference matchup
Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC meet for a non-conference matchupMAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Real Salt Lake hosts home opener against Sporting Kansas City
Real Salt Lake hosts first home game of the season against Sporting Kansas CityAPRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Minnesota United FC faces Sporting Kansas City following Molino's 2-goal game
Minnesota United FC visits Sporting Kansas City after Kevin Molino registered two goals against ColoradoDECEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Sporting Kansas City opens playoffs against San Jose
Sporting Kansas City hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in the opening round of the MLS Cup PlayoffsNOVEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
