KHIRY SHELTON NEWS

Out for opener Shelton (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Austin, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Shelton isn't an option for Saturday's match despite playing in pre-season. It's not clear when he picked up the injury, but it's a bit of a concern, at least until more details on his timeline with the hamstring are clear.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendly Shelton (calf) got anappearanceduring Wednesday's friendly with Charlotte.

Impact Shelton got back on the pitch for the second half of Wednesday's friendly. The forward played the final 45 minutes after finishing 2024 on the sideline with a calf issue. It's not clear what his role will look like in 2025, but he should compete for decent playing time when fit.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Shelton is a late scratch for Saturday's meeting with Los Angeles FC, according to the club.

Impact Shelton was originally expected to start but apparently suffered an injury shortly before kickoff. His place in the lineup has been taken by Remi Walter, who could continue to feature in case Shelton is dealing with a major issue.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Shelton assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94...

Impact Shelton's late assist Saturday against 10-man Seattle helped lift Kansas City to a 2-1 victory. After entering the fray for the final 18 minutes, Shelton managed to create two chances and register a clearance in addition to his assist. Since returning to the team after missing the beginning of the campaign as he recovered from ankle surgery, Shelton has made five appearances (one start) and supplied two assists.

JUNE 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late Shelton assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minut...

Impact Shelton set up the late goal with just minutes to spare, but couldn't do enough to help complete the come back. Shelton's bench role has continued in 2024 as he struggles to find minutes in most matches. The days of the winger being a guaranteed starter are almost certainly over, barring any major injuries elsewhere in the team.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Shelton (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Shelton is back on the bench Saturday after coming back from an ankle injury that has prevented him from making his 2024 debut. Shelton was a bench option for large parts of 2023, but he should provide some valuable depth on the right wing now that he's fit.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seen training Shelton (ankle) was seen training Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Shelton is making his first steps of recovery after undergoing ankle surgery in February. He is still a few weeks away from returning as he needs at least a week or two of full team training before being called up to the squad. Once healthy, the forward will remain a bench option after making just six starts in 26 appearances in 2023.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes ankle surgery Shelton (ankle) is set to miss up to three months after undergoing ankle surgery, Kansas City announced.

Impact Shelton is set for an extended period on the sideline due to the ankle surgery, that will sideline him for at least two months. The forward saw his role dwindle in 2023, leaving him with just two goal contributions. The forward made just eight starts, his fewest since breaking through with NYC FC in 2017.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Role dwindles Shelton made just eight starts and scored once in 2023, assisting once as well.

Impact Shelton had a year to forget to say the least, just two goal contributions and the fewest minutes he's played in a season since 2017 with NYC FC. The forward simply didn't play a major role and consistently saw his time come off the bench, barring a big change his outlook doesn't look appealing for 2024.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in playoff win Shelton assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Shelton recorded his first assist of the season and it could not have come at a much better time, as he set up Gadi Kinda's strike in the 39th minute to take the 3-1 lead in Sunday's playoff win. It was one of two chances he created in the match as he made just his third start since the end of June.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Shelton scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-1 win over Austin FC.

Impact Shelton entered the match in the 77th minute and scored Sporting's final goal in the 89th. The goal was the first in 13 appearances for the forward as he's made just four starts so far this season.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. Portland Shelton (groin) is in Kansas City's match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Timbers.

Impact Shelton has missed Sporting's last three league games with an adductor injury, but he's fit enough to return to the squad Sunday and could see some playing time off the bench.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for weekend Shelton (groin) will not be available to face St. Louis City in the I-70 derby on Saturday, according to Kansas City's injury report.

Impact Shelton is set to miss a third straight game Saturday after suffering a groin injury in the U.S. Open Cup a few weeks ago.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Shelton's status for the Minnesota United match this weekend is uncertain due to an adductor injury, according to Kansas City's availability report.

Impact Shelton started and played 60 minutes in the midweek U.S. Open Cup defeat to Houston, but he picked up an injury that makes him questionable to feature against Minnesota in MLS on Saturday. Even when fit, he hasn't started a league game since March.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Shelton (groin) subbed into Saturday's match against the Rapids in the 72nd minute, making a clearance and an interception in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Shelton was dealing with an adductor injury heading into Saturday's game but he was fit enough to play the final 20 minutes or so against Colorado.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with groin injury Shelton is listed as questionable in Kansas City's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Rapids due to an adductor injury.

Impact Shelton played well on the right wing in place of the injured Johnny Russel in last weekend's season opener against the Timbers, but now Shelton himself is uncertain as he deals with an injury of his own. Marinos Tzionis could replace him in the front-three if necessary.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances vs. Portland Shelton took a shot on target and created two chances in Monday's 1-0 defeat against the Timbers. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Shelton started on the right wing in Kansas City's season opener on Monday and was fairly active despite his side's defeat. He will return to the bench once Johnny Russell (hamstring) recovers from injury, but Shelton is a versatile backup option who can play all across the attacking line.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Shelton tallied a goal and an assist in 24 MLS appearances (15 starts) for Sporting KC this season, with only one of those starts coming after the end of July.

Impact Shelton began the campaign as Kansas City's starting center forward thanks to a season-ending injury to Alan Pulido in January, but Shelton was not very productive and eventually lost out on the starting job to summer arrival William Agada.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finally opens account Shelton scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Shelton scored his first goal of the campaign in his 22nd appearance. The forward had somewhat of a breakout campaign in 2021 with 10 goal contributions but through his first 21 appearances in 2022 he had only a single assist. This goal is nice to avoid the goose egg on the year but does little to make up for what has been an awful season by all counts for Shelton.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shelton scores as Sporting Kansas City defeats D.C. United

Kendall Mcintosh stopped the three shots he faced while Khiry Shelton scored as Sporting Kansas City earned a 3-0 victory Tuesday over D

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in win Shelton (calf) subbed into Sunday's match against the Timbers in the 77th minute and he took a shot in the 4-1 victory.

Impact Shelton returned to the pitch Sunday after missing three games with a calf injury, but the form of new signing William Agada (five goals and an assist in his last three appearances) is likely to keep Shelton on the bench even once he's fully fit.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still doubtful Shelton (calf) is once more listed as questionable for Sunday's clash with Portland, according to the Kansas City injury report.

Impact Shelton remains questionable for Sunday's clash though he has been listed as questionable for well over a month. The actual timeline for Shelton's return is hard to predict, as his status seems unchanged over multiple weeks. William Agada has done well in his absence up front, with eight shots (five on target) and three goals in Sporting KC's last three games.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't make Saturday's squad Shelton is not in the match day squad to face LA Galaxy on Saturday.

Impact Shelton was questionable after dealing with a calf injury that ultimately keeps him out of Saturday's match. The forward will hope to return for next week's match at Austin.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status unchanged Shelton (calf) is listed as questionable once again in Kansas City's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Shelton missed last weekend's loss to Austin FC with a calf injury he picked up in the U.S. Open Cup a couple of days prior, and he'll be questionable once again versus Los Angeles. William Agada or Daniel Salloi could continue as striker in his absence if necessary.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Saturday Shelton (calf) will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Austin FC.

Impact Shelton picked up a calf injury in the mid-week U.S. Open Cup defeat to Sacramento Republic, and he will be a game time decision against Austin now as well. William Agada or Daniel Salloi could replace him at striker if necessary.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE