Sporting KC signs Andrew Brody

Sporting Kansas City has announced the acquisition of MLS veteran defender Andrew Brody.

The 29-year-old joined the Real Salt Lake Development Academy at sixteen, played college soccer at the University of Louisville, and then started his professional career with Real Salt Lake’s second team, Real Monarchs, for the 2016 season. He was loaned out in 2019 for a short stint in the Austrian Regionalliga league, and a month after his return, he signed with Real Salt Lake’s first team as a homegrown player.

Brody was an integral part of Real Salt Lake’s defense over the last four years, starting in 93 of the 112 matches he appeared in, playing at both the right and left back sides. In 2021, he started every playoff game during RSL’s run to the 2021 MLS Western Conference Final.

He saw his career high in 2022 with 2 goals and 6 assists, earning multiple teams of the matchday. His strong performances carried into 2023, gaining further recognition, and played a key role in RSL’s best U.S. Open Cup run, which ended in the semifinals.

Brody’s signing comes two days after he was waived from Real Salt Lake.

Andrew Brody playing against Sporting KC in 2023. Credit: Thad Bell

Player Details

Name: Andrew Brody

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 146 lbs

DOB: 5/3/1995

Birthplace: Orlando, FL

Sporting KC Roster as of Feb. 20, 2025

• Goalkeepers (3): Jack Kortkamp, John Pulskamp, Ryan Schewe
• Defenders (9): Andrew Brody, Joaquin Fernandez, Ian James, Tim Leibold, Jansen Miller, Logan Ndenbe, Dany Rosero, Khiry Shelton, Robert Voloder
• Midfielders (7): Jacob Bartlett, Zorhan Bassong, Jake Davis, Manu Garcia, Nemanja Radoja, Memo Rodriguez, Erik Thommy
• Forwards (7): Stephen Afrifa, William Agada, Dejan Joveljic, Daniel Salloi, Shapi Suleymanov, Mason Toye, Alenis Vargas