André Luiz shines for Sporting KC with five goals in six matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Sporting Kansas City is seeing positive contributions from André Luiz, who has scored five goals and provided an assist in his first six MLS appearances. The 24-year-old Brazilian winger has emerged as a crucial player during a challenging season for the club, showcasing his attacking prowess and ability to create scoring chances. Luiz's performance has earned him three MLS Team of the Matchday honors, underscoring his impact early in the season. As he continues to adapt to the league, Kansas City hopes he will play a significant role in their future.
- •André Luiz scored five goals in his first six MLS matches.
- •He has taken 24 shots, with 11 on target.
- •Luiz has drawn 12 fouls and has yet to be called for offsides.
- •He has earned three MLS Team of the Matchday honors.
- •Sporting KC sees him as a potential key player for the future.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Sporting KC needed a spark; André Luiz is providing it
"Sporting Kansas City had plenty of questions to answer this season, but six appearances into his Sporting KC career, André Luiz is proving to be one of the answers.
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