Taylor Calheira
SKC
Center Forward
Poacher
Apr 26, 2002 (24)
Scores lone goal in defeat
Calheira scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Calheira provided Sporting Kansas City's only goal of the match, converting a pass from Andre Luiz in the 26th minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1. The forward attempted two shots, putting one on target, and delivered one cross during his 73-minute appearance, but Sporting were unable to complete the comeback. Calheira has now recorded four goals, two assists and 16 chances created across 22 MLS appearances this season, including 13 starts. His latest goal strengthens his case for continued involvement in the attacking rotation, although competition for starting opportunities remains.
Assists in home draw
Calheira assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Calheira created Justin Reynold's goal in the 70th minute with his second assist in the season. The forward also took the second-most shots for Kansas City during the match. That was his 12th start in 20 overall appearances.
Four shots in loss
Calheira recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Calheira had a productive outing Thursday, highlighted by his four shots, just the second time this season he's hit that mark. He also created three chances for just the second time this season, both of which have come in the last five matches. He played the full 90 minutes for the fourth time this season.
Scores third goal of season
Calheira scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Calheira scored his third MLS goal of the season in the 31st minute, reacting quickest when Stephen Afrifa's looping back-post header came back off the post to divert the ball home and double SKC's lead before halftime. He also registered two shots both on goal and created two chances across 90 minutes, also being denied by Hugo Lloris from close range in the second half. Calheira has now scored in back-to-back MLS appearances following his two-goal performance at FC Dallas the previous week.
Brace in loss
Calheira scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and five chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas.
Analysis: Calheira made an immediate impact, heading home a rebound early in the match before finishing off another opportunity later to give Sporting Kansas City a fighting chance. His five chances created and 11 touches in the opposition box led all players on the night, reflecting a dominant individual performance despite ending on the losing side. With 2.64 expected goals and 18 shots across 15 appearances this season, the underlying numbers suggest he is capable of producing more consistently as he continues to settle into MLS.
Assists on Wednesday
Calheira assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Calheira set up the equalizer for Calvin Harris in the 55th minute. Calheira managed to register 16 passes and also won three duels. He has featured in only 12 games this campaign and has started only four of them and this was his first goal contribution of the campaign.
Back on bench
Calheira (ankle) is among the substitutes for Saturday's duel versus Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Calheira had made three successive starts before getting hurt, and his comeback could boost the team's offensive power going forward. However, the striker has yet to produce a goal or assist after 10 matches played in the 2026 MLS season, and he's now relegated to backup duty while Dejan Joveljic features up front.
Sidelined once again
Calheira (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Calheira has yet to suit up for Sporting KC since the break. The attacker has seen minimal involvement this season, so his absence won't be much of an issue from a fantasy perspective.
Remains sidelined
Calheira (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against LAFC.
Analysis: Calheira hasn't played in Kansas City's first two games after the World Cup break, and it remains to be seen when he'll be able to return to action. He's started just three times all season long, however, so his absence won't have a big fantasy impact.
Suffering from injury
Calheira is out for Thursday's match against St. Louis due to an ankle injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Calheira is a new name on Sporting KC's report this matchday with an ankle injury, surfacing just as the league resumes after the World Cup break. He's a younger player working his way into the Kansas City setup without established fantasy relevance at this stage, although he did earn three straight starts heading into the break. Manu Garcia will likely return to the starting XI with Calheira out.
Comes off bench
Calheira registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 6-0 defeat to Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Calheira replaced Dejan Joveljic in the 72nd minute and recorded 12 touches. Calheira has featured seven times this campaign, all as a substitute.
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