André Luiz scores penalty as Sporting KC wraps season with 1-0 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
André Luiz scored the only goal on a penalty kick in the 77th minute, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 1-0 victory over San Diego FC on November 7, 2026. The match took place on Decision Day, with both teams already eliminated from playoff contention. Luiz's goal was his eighth in just 13 MLS appearances, after being fouled by San Diego's Kieran Sargeant. Sporting KC's goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland recorded four saves to secure the clean sheet, marking two shutouts in his first 25 league starts. San Diego's Pablo Sisniega had five saves in the match.
- •André Luiz scored in the 77th minute on a penalty kick
- •Sporting KC finished the season 7-22-5
- •San Diego FC concluded their season at 9-14-11
- •Cleveland made four saves for Sporting KC
- •Both teams were eliminated from postseason play
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — André Luiz scores on PK and Sporting KC ends season with 1-0 victory over San Diego
"SAN DIEGO (AP) — André Luiz scored the lone goal on a penalty kick late in the second half and Stefan Cleveland made it stand up for Sporting Kansas City in a 1-0 Decision Day victory over San Diego FC on Saturday.Both Sporting KC (7-22-5) and San Diego (9-14-11) had already been eliminated from postseason play.
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