Former Sporting KC midfielder Gadi Kinda dies
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and part owner of Sporting Kansas City soccer club, is seeking prayers after the passing of former MLS player Gadi Kinda.
Sporting KC had to weather the storm late from San Diego and kept the high-scoring expansion team off the board. Saturday night marked only the third time in 14 games San Diego has been shut out. The match concluded a wild road trip that saw Sporting play three road matches in eight days.
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Sad news struck the sports world on Tuesday morning with the announcement that former Sporting Kansas City star Gadi Kinda has passed away at the age of 31. The
"Gadi was a fan favorite for his outstanding play on the field, his passion for the sport, and his spirit of kindness and his generosity to everyone around him."
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SAN DIEGO -- John Pulskamp had three saves for Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night in a 0-0 tie with San Diego FC. San Diego had 61% possession and outshot Sporting 10-2, 4-1 on target. Pulskamp has three shutouts this season for Kansas City (3-8-3).
Peter Vermes molded Sporting Kansas City into an MLS force, guiding them to an MLS Cup in 2013 and three U.S. Open Cup titles. His leadership helped turn Kansas City into such a soccer hub that it landed World Cup matches. Under Vermes, players like Jake Davis flourished in flexible roles, such as shifting between right-back and midfield.