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Sporting KC announces roster moves ahead of 2026 season | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City announced on Thursday several roster moves ahead of the 2026 season. Sporting has exercised 2026 contract options for t...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Appears off bench Leibold registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Minnesota United.

Impact Leibold was an option Saturday having missed the last match with a chest injury. With SKC out of the playoffs, the defender is not likely to end the season as a starter, with his last appearance in the starting back on Sep 7.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Leibold (chest) is out for Saturday's trip to LA Galaxy, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Leibold was added to the injury report with a chest injury and is now out for Saturday's trip to LA Galaxy. The defender is a big blow but has gone unused in the last two matches, so it's clear Kansas City can cope without him. Logan Ndenbe has been the starter at left-back in his place.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven cross attempts Leibold registered two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Austin FC.

Impact Leibold led the attacking effort Sunday with seven attempted crosses (two accurate), though Kansas City would ultimately fall in a 2-1 defeat versus Austin. In addition to his attacking contribution, the left-sided full-back added two tackles (two won) and one clearance to the defensive effort across his 60-minute shift. Leibold's appearance Sunday marked a four-consecutive start stretch over which he's attempted 28 crosses (13 accurate) and created 11 chances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Joveljic scores twice and Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-2 to end six-match winless streak

Dejan Joveljic scored a goal in each half and Sporting Kansas City ended a six-match winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists from cross Leibold assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 5-2 loss against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Leibold led a Kansas City counter attack in the first half Sunday, providing the cross to setup Kansas City's first goal of their 5-2 drubbing at Seattle. Across his 75 minutes of play, the full-back led the team with five cross attempts and tracked back to contribute four clearances to the team's defensive effort. Leibold's two assists this season match his career best mark for a single MLS season.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Sporting KC suffers road loss at Seattle | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City (6-15-6, 24 points) sustained a 5-2 road loss at Seattle Sounders FC (12-7-8, 44 points) on Sunday night at Lumen Field...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City Highlights | MLS | FOX Soccer

AUGUST 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Musovski's hat trick helps Sounders beat Sporting KC 5-2

Danny Musovski scored three goals, Snyder Brunell added a goal in his first MLS start and the Seattle Sounders beat Sporting Kansas City 5-2

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning Saturday Leibold has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with Orlando on Saturday.

Impact Leibold is set to return for his first MLS match since July 27. He's only played in three leagues games since June 15, starting all three games while collecting five crosses and six clearances.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Leibold had one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Leibold saw his fifth yellow card of the season and is set for his first ban of 2025. He's been use sporadically in the starting XI with three starts since June 15, overall making seven starts in 14 appearances this campaign.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as sub to spark comeback Leibold scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Leibold came onto the pitch with 34 minutes remaining and scored a goal, which brought the game to 2-1, before they brought it back to a 2-2 draw. This was his first goal of the season in his seventh game and fifth sub appearance. This goal came from his only shot on target in his last six appearances.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Sporting Kansas City Highlights | MLS | FOX Soccer

MAY 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Leibold, Joveljic score late goals and Sporting Kansas City catches St. Louis for 2-2 draw

Tim Leibold and Dejan Joveljic scored six minutes apart deep into the second half, lifting Sporting Kansas City into a 2-2 draw with St. Louis

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City seeks first victory of the season, hosts Los Angeles FC

Sporting Kansas City looks for its first victory of the season when it hosts Los Angeles FC

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists off bench Leibold assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Minnesota United. In addition, he was give...

Impact Leibold has started only one of four games this season and was on the bench for Saturday's match against Minnesota. That did not stop him from making an impact off the bench and recording his first assist of the season on Daniel Salloi's goal, which sparked a comeback from three goals down. His next chance to feature will be against LAFC on Saturday.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak

Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, snapping a 10-match losing streak...

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench versus Minnesota Leibold (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Minnesota United.

Impact Leibold could make his second appearance of the season after overcoming his knee injury. While he's mostly reliable for defensive contributions, he should be a viable option to replace Logan Ndenbe at left-back at some point.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United takes shutout streak into matchup against Sporting Kansas City

Minnesota United comes into a matchup against Sporting Kansas City after recording two straight shutout wins

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Uncertain Saturday Leibold (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to D.C. United, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Leibold came off after 56 minutes against San Jose and is now officially questionable for Saturday's trip. The defender was replaced by Logan Ndenbe, who could be in line for the start against D.C. United if Leibold isn't able to pass the late fitness tests.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts six crosses Leibold had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Minnesota United.

Impact Six crosses are a season high for Leibold, who has picked up his offensive output since mid-September. across his last three games, he has logged 13 crosses (two accurate) and averaged one chance created.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent two-way contribution Leibold registered one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Leibold got it done on both sides of the ball Sunday despite the loss, notching one shot and five crosses in the attack to go along with four tackles and three interceptions in the defense. His five crosses mark a new season-high for crosses in a match, with his previous best of four coming April 28. He continues to be a regular starter, only missing the start in 21 of his 23 appearances and missing out completely on six matches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Leibold scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Leibold returned to the starting XI after missing the previous three games with an undisclosed injury. He had a positive impact on the contest as he notched his first goal of the season in the 26th minute which opened up the scoring.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Leibold (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Austin.

Impact Leibold is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after recovering from a knock. The defender slots straight back into the first team now that he is fit, and should remain the consistent starter moving forward.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch midweek Leibold has dropped out of the starting XI for Wednesday's clash against Real Salt Lake, according to the team.

Impact Leibold might have succumbed to a physical problem in warmups after being confirmed in the initial lineup. The nature and severity of the issue remain unknown, so the defender should be considered questionable until he undergoes further medical tests. His place in the midweek match has been taken by Zorhan Bassong.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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