Sounders stun Sporting 1-0

The Seattle Sounders ripped out Sporting Kansas City’s hearts once again in second-half stoppage time. In a rivalry marked by fierce matches and late Seattle game-winners, the Sounders’ Djimi Traore provided the latest stunner in the 94th minute Wednesday at Sporting Park.

Kamara happy to be back with Sporting KC

There was a time Kei Kamara wasn’t thrilled to be Kansas City-bound, but that wasn’t the case Sunday when he hopped on a plane in England one day after his three-month loan to Norwich City ended.

Sporting routs Chivas USA 4-0

Sporting Kansas City emphatically snapped a two-game losing skid Sunday by administering a 4-0 beatdown of Chivas USA. Forward Claudio Bieler notched his first brace (two-goal game), midfielder Graham Zusi added a goal and an assist and forward C.J. Sapong ended a season-long scoring drought on a chilly afternoon with 18,811 in attendance at Sporting Park — Sporting KC’s 21st consecutive sellout, including the playoffs.

Goalkeeper Jimmy Nielson gets 38th shutout

Goalkeeper and captain Jimmy Nielsen didn’t have to work particularly hard for it, but he moved into first place alone in Sporting Kansas City history with his 38th shutout during a 4-0 win Sunday against Chivas USA at Sporting Park.

Kei Kamara is headed back to Sporting Kansas City

A few hours after suffering a 2-1 loss Saturday against Aston Villa, Norwich City announced that Kei Kamara’s loan deal was finished. The Canaries had the option to acquire Kamara on a full transfer after a three-month loan period, which officially ends Monday, but Norwich City elected not to exercise that option.

Sporting KC unveils third jersey

The new alternate jersey features a black top with an argyle pattern — using the club’s primary colors, Sporting blue and dark indigo — across the front and black shorts, which pays homage to the club’s first four season when the then-Wiz/Wizards wore blacks uniforms during 1996-99.

Grinders to offer food at Sporting KC matches

Fans of the Crossroads restaurant Grinders now can get some of their favorite menu items at Sporting Kansas City soccer matches at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan. Starting Saturday, the Crossroads restaurant will offer some of its menu items in the stadium’s Boulevard Members Club.

Sporting KC ready for bicoastal road trip

Looking back at Sporting Kansas City’s 2012 season, one loss in particular stands out — a 4-0 loss to Philadelphia in the second game of a bicoastal road trip. Sporting KC hopes it learned something from that trip as it embarks on another bicoastal swing beginning tonight at New York, followed by a game Saturday at Los Angeles.

Sporting KC beats DC United 1-0

When a third scoreless draw in the last four games seemed imminent Friday night, Sporting KC conjured some last-minute magic for a 1-0 win over DC United at sold-out Sporting Park.

Interest in women’s soccer is growing

A new professional league, which has a team in Kansas City, is one sign that women’s soccer is drawing more interest. One of the nation’s toughest and most talented-filled high school girls soccer tournaments is in Lee’s Summit this weekend.