Zorhan Bassong - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Questionable against San Jose Bassong (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's season opener against San Jose, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Bassong is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's season opener against the San Jose Earthquakes as he continues to ramp back up from the hamstring injury he picked up over the break. The defender is trending toward a true game-time decision and will have to check every box physically before the staff greenlights him for kickoff. If he can't go, Jayden Reid is next in line to slide into the starting role at left-back and log major minutes out wide.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Sporting KC midfielder Zorhan Bassong to return to Canada Men's National Team for October friendlies | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City midfielder Zorhan Bassong will return to the Canada Men’s National Team for two friendly matches during the FIFA intern...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Sporting Kansas City tries to end road losing streak in matchup with the LA Galaxy

Sporting Kansas City hits the road against the LA Galaxy looking to break a four-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Muller leads the Vancouver Whitecaps against Sporting Kansas City

Thomas Muller leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring three goals against the Philadelphia Union

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to return Bassong is set to return from suspension and be available for the clash with Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact Bassong has missed the last two MLS matches, having not appeared in league play this month. He's been having a very similar season than of 2024, appearing 14 times in the starting XI in 31 appearances, totaling a goal while collecting 31 tackles and 19 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended in return from NT Bassong will miss Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake due to suspension when returning from international duty, according to the league.

Impact Bassong has accumulated too many yellow cards in MLS and will be suspended for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake once back from international duty with Canada. Jacob Bartlett is expected to start a second game in a row in the midfield to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with Canada Bassong has been called up by Canada for international duty and will therefore miss Sunday's clash against Austin, according to the league.

Impact Bassong has been a regular starter for Sporting Kansas City this season and will have to be replaced in the starting XI on Sunday against Austin due to his call-up for national team duty. Jacob Bartlett will likely start in the defensive midfield for that game.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC midfielder Zorhan Bassong to join Canada Men's National Team for September friendlies in Europe | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City midfielder Zorhan Bassong has been selected to the Canada Men’s National Team for two friendly matches during the FIFA...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SPORTINGKC.COM

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

Starting Friday Bassong (not injury related) is in the starting squad for Friday's clash against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Bassong is back in a defensive midfield slot at the expense of Memo Rodriguez. The 26-year-old, who spent the last few weeks with the Canadian national team, had previously scored one goal while recording 19 tackles and 12 clearances over 13 matches played for his club. He'll remain in contention and could be an all-around contributor if he continues to play in upcoming fixtures.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids host Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action

The Colorado Rapids host Sporting Kansas City in a conference matchup

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake plays Sporting Kansas City after shutout victory

A game after shutting out D.C

JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City hosts Charlotte FC in non-conference action

Sporting Kansas City and Charlotte FC hit the pitch in a non-conference matchup

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Will continue to represent Canada Bassong will continue his international duty since he has been called up by Canada for the Gold Cup, according to the CANMNT.

Impact Bassong will continue his international duty as he was called up by the CANMNT for the Gold Cup to replace the injured Sam Adekugbe (Achilles). Bassong has been a regular starter for SKC recently, and his absence will force a change in the starting XI. Memo Rodriguez is expected to get a larger role until he comes back, and that could be against Seattle on July 12 if Canada performs well and reaches the final.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will represent Canada Bassong has been called up by Canada for the friendly games against Ukraine and Ivory Coast on June 7 and June 11, respectively.

Impact Bassong has started the last four games for Sporting Kansas City and will miss Sunday's match against LAFC due to the call-up. He should return in time to face Dallas on June 14. His absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Memo Rodriguez expected to replace him in the midfield on Sunday.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kévin Denkey caps two-goal effort with bicycle kick to lead Cincinnati over Sporting KC 2-1

Newcomer Kévin Denkey scored a goal in each half — the second one with a bicycle kick — to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores off bench Bassong got a goal off the bench in Sporting KC's 2-1 loss Saturday to FC Cincinnati.

Impact The defender put both his shots on target, getting one to go just before stoppage time. Bassong might get more minutes next Sunday against LA Galaxy and should be a solid value option in fantasy lineups against a side which has allowed 16 MLS goals so far.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Sporting Kansas City Bassong was removed from the MLS injury report and is back with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bassong is back with his club and could be in contention for Saturday's match against Dallas. If fully fit he should return to the starting XI in defense after starting the last three games before his absence.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will represent Canada Bassong has been called up to represent Canada ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League finals.

Impact Canada will play in the Final Four of the CONCACAF Nations League, and the defender was a late addition to the roster after Richie Laryea (hamstring) was removed from the squad. Bassong will miss the match against LAFC on March 22, but he should be eligible to return against FC Dallas on March 29.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes penatly in loss Bassong conceded a penalty and won a tackle in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to LAFC.

Impact Bassong has played every start since July at center-mid, and it has been described by manager Peter Vermes as a "revelation". He even earned a call-up to the Canadian national team, though Saturday was not hsi best showing. He has now conceded two penalties this year, with both being saved by goalkeeper Tim Melia.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Bassong has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to Vancouver.

Impact Bassong will return to action after missing last match through suspension. He's started four times in the last seven appearances, totaling an assist with 14 crosses (seven accurate), 16 tackles and eight clearances in that span.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given red card Bassong picked up a red card and was sent off in the 95th minute of Sunday's 3-2 win over FC Dallas. He recorded one clearanceand one interception before his removal.

Impact Bassong was handed a red card in the final minutes of the match Saturday and will be in line for a one match suspension. He's started seven of the 13 matches played for Kansas City, assiting once during his first season with the team.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Accurate cross produces goal Bassong assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was...

Impact Bassong impacted the match greatly Wednesday, crossing the ball accurately into the box to set up Kansas City's second goal. The assist was his first goal scoring contribution if the season. He has been limited to just nine appearances (five starts) after missing a 10 game stretch due to injury. Most recently, Bassong has started four of Kansas City's last five matches. He has attempted 14 crosses (seven accurate) over that span.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with apparent injury Bassong exited Wednesday's US Open Cup 2-1 win over Union Omaha with an apparent injury.

Impact The extent of the injury is unclear, but Bassong's absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions ahead of Saturday's game against Houston. He's made just one appearance at the MLS level this season, logging 16 minutes off the bench in a 1-1 draw against the Dynamo on Feb. 25.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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