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Sporting KC midfielder Zorhan Bassong named to Canada Men's National Team for training camp | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City midfielder Zorhan Bassong was named to the Canada Men’s National Team on Monday for a training camp ahead of the FIFA W...

MAY 25 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Calvin Harris, Dejan Joveljić spark Sporting KC to 3-1 victory over Galaxy

Calvin Harris had a goal and two assists and Dejan Joveljić scored against his former team, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Pec and the LA Galaxy visit Sporting Kansas City

Gabriel Pec leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring two goals against Atlanta United

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Option off bench Saturday Bassong (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Bassong has been included in the squad after being limited to just 26 minutes off the bench this season due to hamstring problems, with a return to his familiar depth role representing the natural next step in his recovery. The defender had been operating in a rotational capacity before the injury further restricted his involvement, and his return to the bench is in line with the standing he had established within the squad prior to the setback. His reintegration into regular matchday involvement is a welcome development, with the coaching staff expected to manage his minutes carefully as he works his way back to full fitness.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be available Saturday Bassong aggravated his previous hamstring injury in the previous game against Real Salt Lake and won't be available against San Jose on Saturday, Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City S...

Impact Hamstring problems have limited Bassong to just 26 minutes off the bench this season. He should be sidelined for at least one or two weeks even if the injury was minor.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Saturday Bassong (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Bassong will look to make his 2026 debut after missing the opening month of the season with a hamstring injury. He had been a rotational starter for SKC last year, making 18 starts in 25 MLS appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fuly Bassong (hamstring) was able to train fully ahead of Saturday's trip to the Galaxy, per Matt Foster of KSHB41.

Impact Bassong is making progress as he could make his season debut as soon as Saturday after returning to team training. However, the team may want to wait until their next home match on Mar 21 to debut the defender, pending on his evolution.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

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