San Diego FC vs. Sporting KC: Eight Visitors Out | Nov. 7, 2026 Update

Information checked: November 7, 2026, at 01:03 UTC (November 6 at 5:03 p.m. in San Diego, Pacific Standard Time, PST, UTC−08:00). This remains a pregame report: no final score or confirmed starting lineup was available at this check.

San Diego FC hosts Sporting Kansas City at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, November 7, at the advertised 4:00 p.m. PST start (UTC−08:00; Sunday, November 8 at 00:00 UTC). The newest verified development is the MLS Matchday 35 player status report: Sporting KC lists eight players out and Justin Reynolds questionable, while San Diego lists Elias Achouri out. Sporting's club preview separately gives a projected 4:10 p.m. PST on-field kickoff.

Neither club can reach the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. Instead, San Diego can improve its final Western Conference placement, while Kansas City needs both a victory and help from Vancouver Whitecaps FC to escape the bottom of the overall MLS standings. These are pregame possibilities, not completed results. The latest absences are confirmed in the official MLS Matchday 35 player status report and Sporting KC player availability report.

Destaques

• Where and when: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego; Saturday, November 7, 4:00 p.m. PST (UTC−08:00), or Sunday, November 8 at 00:00 UTC. Sporting anticipates a 4:10 p.m. PST actual kickoff.
• New injury information: Eight Sporting players are out; Justin Reynolds is questionable with a quad issue. San Diego's Elias Achouri is out with a lower-body injury.
• Playoff picture: Both clubs have already been eliminated; San Diego enters 13th in the West on 38 points and Sporting is 15th on 23.
• Final-table scenario: Sporting can avoid last place overall only by beating San Diego while CF Montréal loses to Vancouver; the first league tiebreaker is total wins.

What is the latest San Diego FC vs. Sporting KC injury report?

MLS has published its player status report for Saturday's Matchday 35 games. The report is more authoritative for this fixture than an earlier predicted lineup or generalized injury tracker. Sporting KC has eight players officially listed as out, with one additional player questionable. The names, issues and status come from the league report, also reproduced by Sporting KC:

• Sporting KC — out: Kwaku Agyabeng (ankle), Jacob Bartlett (ankle), Zorhan Bassong (hamstring), Or Blorian (chest), Diego Borges (adductor), Calvin Harris (knee), Moises Mosquera (hamstring) and Seymour Reid (hamstring).
• Sporting KC — questionable: Justin Reynolds (quad). Questionable does not mean ruled out; a final selection decision has not yet been verified.
• San Diego FC — out: Elias Achouri (lower body). San Diego has no additional player marked questionable in this report.

The league report does not list a suspension for a player from either club for this match. That is a statement about the current published report, not a guarantee that the eventual team sheets cannot change. Sporting specifically notes Bartlett sustained his ankle injury late in the 1–1 draw with FC Dallas. It is also important not to treat Calvin Harris as an available attacking option in predicted lineups: the official report lists him out. Check the club's player availability breakdown and MLS source report for any revision closer to game time.

When does San Diego FC vs. Sporting Kansas City kick off?

The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. The advertised kickoff slots are synchronized with other Western Conference Decision Day games at 7:00 p.m. Eastern. The clubs use the same scheduled match window, but Sporting KC specifies 6:10 p.m. Central (4:10 p.m. Pacific) as the anticipated actual kick.

Daylight saving time ended in these U.S. regions on November 1, so PST, CST and EST are the correct time-zone labels for November 7. The official scheduled UTC date is November 8, even though the game is on November 7 at the stadium. The additional ten minutes are Sporting KC's announced expected on-field start, not evidence that MLS has changed the match's listed start. See the league's Decision Day schedule, San Diego FC event announcement and Sporting KC preview.

Can San Diego FC or Sporting KC still qualify for the playoffs?

No. MLS has confirmed both clubs are out of playoff contention entering the final day. San Diego sits 13th in the Western Conference with 38 points, and Sporting occupies 15th with 23 points. In 2026 the top nine clubs in each conference enter the postseason, with seventh place the final direct berth into Round One and eighth and ninth contesting a Wild Card match. This fixture therefore cannot deliver a postseason ticket for either side.

What can San Diego FC still change in the standings?

The MLS Western Conference Decision Day breakdown says San Diego can finish 12th or 13th. Three points would move the team to 41, but overtaking Minnesota United would also depend on Minnesota's result and any applicable tiebreakers. This final position matters to the club's assessment of its season, not playoff qualification.

How can Sporting Kansas City avoid finishing last overall?

Sporting is locked into 15th in the Western Conference, but it could still avoid the bottom position in the league-wide Supporters' Shield standings. Kansas City has 23 points and Montréal has 26. Sporting must win at San Diego while CF Montréal loses at home to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. That would leave both on 26 points, and Sporting's extra total victory would put it above Montréal. If Sporting does not win, or Montréal takes a point, that outcome cannot happen. The conditions are outlined by Sporting KC's official pregame notes; MLS confirms total wins is its first regular-season tiebreaker.

How are both teams playing entering Decision Day?

San Diego beat St. Louis CITY SC 1–0 away in its previous league outing, with Anders Dreyer scoring the winner. That result ended a ten-match winless run and gave the home side a chance to close its second MLS campaign with consecutive victories. San Diego's possession-focused style under Mikey Varas remains an identifiable feature, but the available personnel will determine how it is applied on matchday.

Sporting KC drew 1–1 with FC Dallas last time out. Defender Jansen Miller headed in Owen Wolff's free-kick delivery for his first professional goal, and goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland saved a late penalty by Petar Musa. Sporting is still seeking to end a winless run, and the injury list further limits the choices available for its last game. These performances are documented in Sporting KC's official match preview.

Which players and matchups matter most?

Anders Dreyer is San Diego's central attacking reference point. Sporting KC's official preview credits him with 15 goals and 13 assists in the league entering the finale, and he scored in San Diego's 1–0 win over Sporting in March. Marcus Ingvartsen has also been an important scoring contributor. Their involvement will be determined by the confirmed lineup, which was not available at the information-check timestamp.

For Sporting, Wolff's set-piece service and Miller's aerial ability are credible routes to chances, while Cleveland's recent penalty save highlights the goalkeeper's ability to influence a tight contest. The absence of Harris and other injured players may affect the visitors' depth, but which tactical adjustments Sporting will make is not confirmed. The club's own preview records two San Diego wins and one draw from the first three meetings, with Sporting yet to score in the series; past meetings do not determine Saturday's result.

Where can fans watch and follow the match?

Both clubs list Apple TV for live coverage. Sporting also lists Kansas City-area radio broadcasts on Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM, with club-app audio. San Diego's club announcement says the finale is Military Appreciation Night, with a camo beanie giveaway for the first 10,000 attendees, subject to availability. Broadcast access and promotional details should be checked with the providers or clubs on the day.

What happens after the final whistle?

Both clubs' regular seasons end with this match; neither has a playoff fixture to prepare for. MLS will finalize the remaining Western Conference qualifying positions through the other Decision Day results. The official 2026 postseason schedule puts the Wild Card games on November 19 and MLS Cup on December 18.

The score, goal scorers, cards and starting XIs remain unconfirmed as of the timestamp above. Once the match is played, the official MLS San Diego–Sporting Kansas City match center should be used to verify the final score and match statistics before replacing this pregame description with a result. The injury information above refers to the official pregame report and is not a claim about who ultimately took the field.

FAQ: San Diego FC vs. Sporting Kansas City

What time is San Diego FC vs. Sporting KC on November 7?

The scheduled start is 4:00 p.m. PST (UTC−08:00) in San Diego on November 7, which is 00:00 UTC on November 8. Sporting KC expects the actual on-field kickoff at 4:10 p.m. PST.

Who is out for San Diego FC and Sporting Kansas City?

San Diego lists Elias Achouri out. Sporting lists eight players out—Agyabeng, Bartlett, Bassong, Blorian, Borges, Harris, Mosquera and Reid—with Justin Reynolds questionable in the official Matchday 35 report.

Can either team make the MLS Cup Playoffs with a win?

No. Both are already eliminated. San Diego can still improve its finishing position, while Sporting needs a win plus a Montréal loss to avoid finishing last in the overall standings.