WILLIAM AGADA NEWS

Diego Luna, Anderson Julio score and Dallas, Real Salt Lake play to 1-1 draw

Diego Luna gave Real Salt Lake an early lead, Dallas’ Anderson Julio tied it in the second half and the two teams played to a 1-1 draw

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First start, first red Agada generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's game against FC Dallas. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 58th minute.

Impact As part of Real Salt Lake, Agada logged his first start Saturday. Unfortunately for him, getting two yellows against FC Dallas means he will sit out RSL's midweek game Wednesday against the Timbers. Currently, the earliest Agada can be available is May 17 at Colorado.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Real Salt Lake Agada has signed a contract with Real Salt Lake for the 2026 season and beyond, joining from Sporting Kansas City in exchange of $500,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money and an ad...

Impact Agada has scored 65 goals in 212 career matches, including 24 goals in 77 appearances with Sporting Kansas City since arriving from Hapoel Jerusalem in June 2022. Agada led Sporting KC with 12 goals and four assists in 40 appearances across all competitions in 2024, earning Golden Boot honors for the club. Agada also earned the club's Golden Boot in 2022 after tallying eight goals and two assists in just 12 matches to close out the season. Agada previously scored 41 goals in four seasons in Israel, including spells with Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Jerusalem in both the top and second divisions.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake acquire William Agada from Sporting Kansas City | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - RSL receive: William Agada - SKC receive: Up to $850k GAM, sell-on % Real Salt Lake have acquired forward W...

APRIL 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores in road loss Agada scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Dallas.

Impact Agada scored his 10th goal of the season in 89th minute to cut Dallas' lead to 2-1, but it was too late to avoid the road loss. The forward also logged three assists in 32 appearances (20 starts). He took 85 shots (25 on target) and created 26 chances over that span as well.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records five shots Agada had five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Ageda has logged multiple shots in each of his last six appearances but has really picked up the pace as of late, recording 11 shots across Sporting KC's last two games. Agada is only one goal away from reaching double-digits in the category, and his recent pace suggests it is very possible he achieves the feat.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of suspension Agada is no longer suspended after serving his ban against NYRB on Saturday.

Impact Agada is back in the fold for Kansas City, with him no longer suspended and eligible for their next match against Seattle on Sunday. He will look to see the starting XI immediately now that he is fit, as he did start in the match he received his red card in and has started in 16 of his 26 appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red Saturday Agada picked up a red card and was sent off in the 70th minute of Saturday's 3-0 win versus Orlando City SC. He will miss the team's next match at New York Red Bulls Sept. 7.

Impact Agada committed a bad foul on Facundo Torres in the 70th minute that initially was deemed to be his second yellow card. However, after a VAR review he was handed a straight red card, and while that decision did not have an effect on the match, it may impact Agada's suspension. He will at least miss the team's next match on Sept. 7 but could miss more depending on what the disciplinary committee decides.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two in victory Agada scored two goals to go with six shots (five on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Agada got the party started early as he scored the opening goal of the match in the 11th minute of play and followed up with the second goal in the 23rd minute. It marked the third time this season that he scored two goals in a match and the fourth time that he racked up more than five shots.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

William Agada scores twice as Sporting Kansas City edges FC Dallas Memo Rodriguez’s goal and assist, plus two first-half goals from William Agada, gave Sporting Kansas City a 3-2 home win over FC Dallas Sund...

JULY 8, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

William Agada scores twice as Sporting Kansas City edge FC Dallas Memo Rodriguez’s goal and assist, plus two first-half goals from William Agada, gave Sporting Kansas City a 3-2 home win over FC Dallas Sund...

JULY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shut down versus Columbus Agada had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Just a couple days after scoring a brace versus Real Salt Lake, Agada was completely shut down versus Columbus. He managed just one off-target shot -- his team did not manage a single shot on goal -- and drew one foul before being subbed off at halftime for Johnny Russell.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against the Columbus Crew

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the Columbus Crew following a two-goal performance against Real Salt Lake

JUNE 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace in loss Agada scored two goals to go with nine shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Agada returned to the Kansas CIty starting XI with aplomb after serving in the role of substitute for their previous two matches. His brace broke a goal drought dating back to April of this season. Overall, Agada has scored five goals and supplied two assists over 18 appearances (10 starts) in 2024.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Agada recorded six shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Thommy notched his second assist of the season in the 66th minute as he helped reduce the deficit for his team. Additionally, the midfielder won two tackles and created two chances.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Houston Agada generated four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Agada had a good offensive performance and led KC in shots, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. The forward also co-led them in chances created during the match. He has seven starts in 11 overall appearances so far, with three goals and two assists to his name.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one assist Agada assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Agada has five G/A across his last five outings (all starts) after thee consecutive appearances off the bench to start the season. He will look to keep this fantastic run of form rolling against a Minnesota United side that have allowed nine goals across their eight games.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Saturday Agada had four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Agada couldn't score in consecutive matches after notching two goals against Portland in the club's most recent contest despite his five shots Saturday. He has now started in the club's past four games, registering three crosses, seven chances created and 10 shots to go along with three goals and two assists during that span.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against Inter Miami

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with Inter Miami following a two-goal outing against the Portland Timbers

APRIL 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comprehensive attacking performance Agada assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Agada was a force for the Kansas City attack Saturday, providing an assist and attempting five shots, during their 3-1 victory over Toronto. The appearance marked Agada's second successive starting opportunity. In Agada's two starts, he's imposed himself upon the run of play, attempting a total of 13 shots (six on target) and creating four chances. Agada's role in 2023 was that of a rotational member of the squad, appearing 15 times (seven starts) and scoring three times. With the attacking prowess Agada has shown over the last two appearances, it will be worth monitoring whether he's able to garner a significant increase in minutes in 2024.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in loss to LA Agada scored one goal to go with eight shots (four on goal), played one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat by the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Agada was one of Kansas biggest attacking threats Saturday. Along with his on goal efforts he had three shooting attempts blocked. His work was rewarded when he scored Kansas' second goal. It was the Nigerian's first start and goal of this campaign.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts season on bench Agada has logged two appearances off the bench for Sporting Kansas City this season, tallying 41 combined minutes. He's yet to attempt a shot.

Impact Agada logged 31 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Houston and only featured 10 minutes against Philadelphia. He finished with three goals in 2023, but he'll need to be more involved going forward if he wants to reach that mark in 2024 as well. The early-season picture suggests he will be nothing more than a bench alternative, though.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE