Kaick
DAL
CM (LW)
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Nov 29, 2005 (20)
5'9"
150 lb
DallasScores in win
Kaick scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Kaick produced a standout moment, driving a strike from outside the box into the left side of the goal in what was one of the better individual finishes of the match. At just 20 years old, his two goals and 1.75 expected assists across 23 matches this season reflect a level of involvement and output that is impressive for a central midfielder at his age. His next fixture against Minnesota United, who sit 11th in the Western Conference, presents a favorable opportunity to build on what has been a promising breakthrough season.
Makes bench Sunday
Kaick (not injury related) is available as a substitute in Sunday's match against Austin.
Analysis: Kaick was originally listed as a confirmed absence despite being healthy. While he's ultimately part of the match squad, his playing time will be limited if he plays, with both Ramiro and Christian Cappis featuring from kickoff. The 20-year-old has been a key piece of Dallas' midfield in recent action and will likely claim a significant role at some point in upcoming weeks.
Ruled out Sunday
Kaick is not eligible for Sunday's visit to Austin due to non-injury reasons, per the MLS player availability report.
Analysis: Kaick's absence will leave his team without a regular holding midfield starter, while his role could be filled by Christian Cappis and Ramiro in upcoming games. Additionally, Clay Holstad could push for increased involvement until Kaick is back. However, the nature and extent of the issue remain unclear outside of the fact that he's not dealing with an injury.
Assists in win
Kaick assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Kaick paired a strong defensive effort with success in individual battles, capping it off with a through ball that set up Sam Sarver's winner in stoppage time of this game. Fresh off signing a deal that keeps him with Dallas through 2028/29, the central man notched his first assist and second direct contribution in the current campaign. He has now scored or assisted in two of his last three matches, complementing his steady defensive work that defines his role as a holding midfielder.
Signs contract extension
Kaick was signed to a contract extension with Dallas through the 2028/29 season, with options for the 2029/30 and 2030/31 campaigns, the team announced Thursday.
Analysis: Kaick has been a consistent midfield asset in the last couple of seasons, and the club has now strengthened its confidence on him with the extended deal. The 20-year-old will look to reach his full potential after scoring three goals over 42 MLS matches played, but he'll likely remain more reliable for defensive tasks as he looks to improve on his averages of 3.2 balls recovered and 1.1 tackles per game in the 2026 season.
Scores first of season
Kaick scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Kaick recorded his first goal of the season to get the scoring open for Dallas on Saturday. This was just his third career MLS goal in over two seasons, opening 2026 with nine starts in 12 appearances, making 10 crosses with 13 tackles and 11 clearances.
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