Justin Reynolds
SKC
Right Back
Right Wingback
Balanced Full Back
Aug 4, 2004 (22)
Right
5'10"
170 lb
Remains out
Reynolds (quadriceps) is not yet working with the team and looks set to stay out for the time being, according to coach Raphael Wicky, KC Soccer Journal reports.
Analysis: Reynolds will likely need at least a few more days to be fully fit, having already missed two league games due to his injury. The right-back got hurt at an inconvenient moment when he had scored one goal and one assist while racking up 15 clearances and 12 tackles across his last seven starts. Jacob Bartlett and Jake Davis are both candidates to fill in on the flank in upcoming action.
Added to injury report
Reynolds (quad) is questionable for Wednesday's trip to Nashville, per the SKC Injury Report.
Analysis: Reynolds was a late addition to the injury report with a quad concern ahead of Wednesday's trip. He has started the last seven matches in a row at right-back, so missing time here would be an awful turn. Jake Davis is also questionable, and would figure to start if both are fit.
Scores against Portland
Reynolds scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Reynolds scored in the 70th minute with his first goal in the campaign to cut Portland's lead to 3-2. The right-back matched his season-high with four crosses during the draw. He also led Kansas City in tackles (three) to help on defense.
Provides assist for opener
Reynolds assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Reynolds delivered the assist on Andre Luiz's 18th minute opener, driving down the right before finding Luiz inside the penalty area for the Brazilian's first MLS goal, and also created three additional chances across 90 minutes while registering zero shots. His combination with Luiz on the right side was the catalyst for SKC's dominant first-half performance that produced a 2-0 lead before the break. Reynolds now has two MLS assists this season and will look to maintain this level as SKC host Philadelphia next Saturday.
On bench Wednesday
Reynolds (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's meeting with St. Louis City.
Analysis: Reynolds could see action for the first time since May 24, although he's unlikely to record a lot of minutes following an extended absence. The right-back may instead serve as a depth option behind Jake Davis at least in the short term. While it hasn't been a notable campaign for Reynolds, he achieved an assist during a string of three starts in April, showing capacity to push forward when given the opportunity.
Back in squad Wednesday
Reynolds (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report and appears set to be available for Wednesday's match against St. Louis City, according to the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Reynolds had missed the last five MLS matches with a hamstring injury, and his clearance now points to a return after that extended absence. Before the injury, he had settled into a role off the bench, and he is expected to return to that same role initially as he works his way back to full match sharpness. Reynolds is expected to see his minutes managed carefully in the early going as he builds back up rather than being thrown straight into an expanded role.
Out following break
Reynolds is out for Wednesday's match against St. Louis due to a hamstring injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Reynolds is not going to be an option after the World Cup break, as he has reinjured the hamstring that was giving him issues ahead of the break. This won't force much change, as he has not started in five matches due to the injury. However, it does leave them without a viable backup in defense, hoping for a speedy return.
Plays off bench
Reynolds (hamstring) came off the bench for nine minutes in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against LA Galaxy, making one interception in his return to competitive action after missing several weeks with a muscle issue.
Analysis: Reynolds had been working his way back through training sessions earlier in the week, and his nine-minute cameo is a controlled reintroduction to match action after the hamstring problem kept him sidelined since April 18. Jake Davis had been covering at right-back during his absence and may retain his spot in the starting lineup for now, but Reynolds' return to the pitch is a positive step toward reclaiming his role as the MLS season progresses.
Present in practice
Reynolds (hamstring) resumed training work Tuesday, making progress in his recovery from a muscle issue, according to Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Analysis: Reynolds is trending towards a return to action in the next few weeks, but he has been inactive since April 18 and it remains unclear when he'll be fit enough to start. Prior to the injury, he delivered one assist, and tallied 10 tackles, seven interceptions and five crosses across 249 minutes of play in the 2026 MLS season. Jake Davis has operated at right-back in Reynolds' absence and could either move to midfield or drop to the bench when the injured player is back.
Questionable Saturday
Reynolds is a doubt for upcoming action as he deals with a hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.
Analysis: Reynolds could be inactive if his injury is a meaningful problem, which would put an end to his run of three starts. The right-back, who delivered an assist over those three games, has recently been subbed off by Ian James, so that could be a potential change in the lineup, with Jake Davis offering a more natural option on the flank.
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