Stephen Afrifa - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Linking up with Canada Afrifa will link up with the Canadian national team for their upcoming international friendly matches and will not be an option for Saturday's trip to RBNY.

Impact Afrifa is back on the Canadian national team after he was left off during the 2024 Copa America tournament. He had started four of the last nine MLS games, scoring three goals with one assist in that span. Despite just a bench option, the forward has been a super sub, especially within the last few months of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Saturday Afrifa assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact Afrifa recorded his career MLS assist Saturday as he set up Jake Davis' opening goal in the 44th minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match. He also attempted one tackle and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 62nd minute for Johnny Russell.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Afrifa scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Afrifa notched his third goal of the season in the 69th minute as he extended the lead for his side. The forward has been on a hot streak lately, scoring in three out of the last four games despite only being a starter in two of those games.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in two straight Afrifa scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Afrifa was selected to the starting XI on Wednesday for just the second occasion in 2024. The selection came off the back of an impressive substitute appearance in Kansas CIty's previous match in which Afrifa bagged his first goal of the campaign. On Wednesday, Afrifa guided his shot from outside of the box into the far corner of the net to even the scoring at one, though Kansas City would go on to lose 4 - 3. Afrifa has made 11 appearances (two starts) in 2024, created three chances and scored the aforementioned two goals.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Afrifa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Afrifa came off the bench in the 65th minute of the match and made an immediate impact, scoring a minute later. It marked the first goal of the season for the forward.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Afrifa (hamstring) is an option off the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Afrifa is on the bench Saturday despite a questionable tag earlier in the week. The forward hasn't seen major minutes and isn't likely to change much for the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Minnesota Afrifa (hamstring) remains a doubt versus Minnesota on Saturday, per Chad Smith of KC Soccer Journal.

Impact Afrifa missed the club's last three matches due to his hamstring issue. Considering the forward has been an unused substitute 12 times this season, his absence from the squad is unlikely to significantly impact fantasy players or the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Saturday Afrifa (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash versus Inter Miami.

Impact Afrifa began training with the team at the end of August, but has continued to be shelved with a hamstring injury. It is possible that the forward could play Saturday, but will likely remain a substitute at minimum.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Afrifa is back in team training following his hamstring injury, according to Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Afrifa has not been able to keep a consistent role with the team this season, starting just once in three appearances. He returned to team training Tuesday, but it could be too soon to return Wednesday. The forward could come back for Saturday's match against St. Louis City SC.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Afrifa (hamstring) was added to the Kansas City injury report with a questionable tag for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Afrifa got his first MLS start in the final match before the Leagues Cup break and now finds himself on the injury report. It remains to be seen if Afrifa will play any consistent role, having made just three appearances since being added to the first team.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE