Diego Borges
SKC
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Dec 15, 2004 (21)
6'4"
Not yet in group training
Borges (groin) is still recovering from his adductor injury, with coach Raphael Wicky confirming he's still apart from the team, KC Soccer Journal reports.
Analysis: Borges may continue to miss games and might lack value through the end of the season given that he has barely played a role in 2026. Still, with all of Borges, Moises Mosquera (hamstring) and Or Blorian (chest) unavailable, SKC's defensive depth is greatly limited while Wyatt Meyer and Jansen Miller carry center-back responsibilities.
Doubtful due to adductor issue
Borges is listed as questionable for upcoming action because of an adductor discomfort, the MLS reported Friday.
Analysis: Borges is a reserve center-back option at Sporting KC, so his adductor concern does not threaten the starting defensive pairing directly. However, if Moises Mosquera (hamstring) misses the next games, Jansen Miller may provide cover alongside Wyatt Meyer. Borges' availability remains to be confirmed given his questionable status.
Clears report ahead of St. Louis match
Borges (quad) is absent from the injury report and looks poised to be available for Wednesday's match against St. Louis City, according to the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Borges's clearance from the injury report comes after a season largely disrupted by a quad problem that limited him to just three MLS appearances. With so little match action banked, he's expected to be eased back in gradually rather than thrown into extended minutes right away. His return nonetheless gives the club a fresh body to call on if needed for Wednesday's game. It will likely take him some time to rediscover his rhythm after such a lengthy layoff.
Won't face St. Louis
Borges is out for Thursday's match against St. Louis due to a quad injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Borges had been dealing with a groin injury earlier in the season and has now returned to the report post-break with a quad issue, suggesting either a new problem or a related lower-body concern that has shifted designation. The good news is he has gone unused quite frequently, only starting in two games all season. That said, this shouldn't force much change, hopefully not missing too much time, so the team can keep depth around.
Unused substiture Wednesday
Borges (groin) was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against LA Galaxy, confirming his return to the matchday squad after missing three weeks of activity with an injury.
Analysis: Borges has been back in practice ahead of the Galaxy fixture and his inclusion in the squad is a clean bill of health heading into upcoming fixtures. The central defender has made two league starts this season, recording at least five clearances in each, and his return gives Sporting Kansas City more defensive options to complement current starters Ethan Bartlow and Wyatt Meyer as the MLS season progresses.
Back in training
Borges (groin) has returned to practice ahead of the midweek game against Los Angeles Galaxy, Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Borges could be in contention soon after missing three weeks of activity due to his injury. The central defender has made two league starts this season, racking up at least five clearances in each of those contests. If he returns for upcoming matches, he'll add an option in the competition with current starters Ethan Bartlow and Wyatt Meyer.
Uncertain with groin issue
Borges is facing a late decision on his availability for Saturday's visit to Chicago as he looks to recover from a groin injury, the club reported Friday.
Analysis: Borges is at risk of dropping out of the squad after making his first two starts of the season alongside Ethan Bartlow at center-back. If the youngster is not ready for the next games, his place could be covered by Jansen Miller, who could absorb his clearance production.
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