Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Melia Hits 250 Milestone

Sporting Kansas City opened Children’s Mercy Park for the 2024 season Saturday night against the Philadelphia Union. Unfortunately a late equalizer by the Union spoiled the even for Kansas City as they settled for a 1-1 draw. The result sees Kansas City still undefeated on the season, but sitting on just two points from two games, both of which they led 1-0. Here are the stats and milestones from the game last night.

Tim Melia made his 250th appearance in MLS competitions for KC, he’s the 6th player to reach that mark.

Melia made his 250th start in MLS competitions for KC, he’s the 5th player to reach that mark.

Johnny Russell made his 198th appearance in all competitions for KC, tying him with Benny Feilhaber for 14th all time on that list.

In the 5th minute, Russell passed Ilie Sanchez and moved into 16th place all time for minutes played in all competitions for KC. He finished the game with 14,914 minutes played.

In the 88th minute, Russell passed Mo Johnston and moved into 15th place all time for minutes played in league play for KC. He finished the game with 12,603 minutes played.

Daniel Salloi made his 155th start in MLS competitions, tying him with Feilhaber for 13th all time on that list.