Stefan Cleveland
SKC
GK
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May 25, 1994 (32)
6'2"
185 lb
Sporting KCConcedes four in loss
Cleveland recorded five saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-3 loss to FC Dallas.
Analysis: Cleveland had a difficult afternoon, conceding four goals including a stoppage time penalty that proved decisive, despite making five saves to keep Sporting Kansas City in the match. His 57.7 save percentage and 33 goals conceded across 14 matches this season paint a difficult picture, compounded by two errors leading to goals on the campaign. Sporting Kansas City's next fixture against Minnesota United, who sit 11th in the Western Conference, presents one of the more favorable remaining opportunities to stem the tide.
Three saves in 3-0 loss
Cleveland registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Analysis: Cleveland made three saves but was unable to prevent his side suffering a heavy defeat. The keeper is still waiting on his first clean sheet in the 13 games that he has started this season since May. He has made 40 saves in this time, conceding 29 goals.
Concedes two against Atlanta
Cleveland made two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta United.
Analysis: Cleveland did not have his best outing Monday, as the goalie allowed two goals while making only two saves. This comes as he is still in search of his first clean sheet this season, starting in 12 games thus far. He will now prepare to face Vancouver on Saturday, facing the top team in the West.
Lets in one
Cleveland registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Cleveland made a save and was unfortunate to concede as it was a deflected free kick. He has now conceded nine times in the last four games and only recorded five saves. Next, he takes on Atlanta United, who have netted twice in each of their last three games.
Two saves in defeat
Cleveland made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Cleveland made two saves in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Colorado, denying Dante Sealy's goal-bound effort in the 50th minute before being beaten by Reggie Cannon's header from Youssef Maziz's corner and Rafael Navarro's close-range finish in stoppage time. The goalkeeper has now gone the entire season without a clean sheet across 10 MLS appearances, a run that reflects the collective defensive fragility of a Sporting KC side. Cleveland heads into the St. Louis City midweek fixture needing a response from a squad that has been reduced to ten men in consecutive matches.
Concedes two in loss
Cleveland had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Cleveland's difficult run continued with another tough outing between the posts, managing just one save while conceding two goals, one of which stemmed directly from his own error. The goalkeeper has started all of the past nine games without recording a clean sheet, conceding 21 goals across that stretch. He will look to turn things around after the League Cup break when his side visits Colorado on August 15.
Beaten four times in loss
Cleveland had one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Cleveland could've done a bit more in the goal scored by Son Heung-Min, but he was pretty much helpless in the other three. The veteran goalkeeper has yet to secure a clean sheet in eight starts and has given up multiple goals four times already. He'll aim to bounce back against Houston, which should be an easier matchup on paper, this Saturday.
Impressive display in goal
Cleveland registered nine saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Minnesota United.
Analysis: The goalkeeper made several key saves as part of his nine overall and helped secure three points for a team trying to move up the West standings. He's got a tough task ahead on Saturday, as LAFC have scored three goals in each of their last two games and 30 overall on the season in MLS play.
Concedes three against St. Louis
Cleveland had two saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 defeat versus St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Cleveland didn't have the MLS restart he would've wanted Thursday, as the goalie allowed three goals while making two saves in the loss. That said, he is yet to bag a clean sheet this season in his six appearances, allowing 14 goals since taking over the role. He will prepare to face Minnesota on Wednesday in their next contest, unlikely to get any easier in that match.
Beaten twice Saturday
Cleveland had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Cleveland was beaten twice in the first half -- both times by Jorge Ruvalcaba -- but couldn't do anything in both one-on-one sequences. Cleveland has started ahead of John Pulskamp in Sporting KC's last five games. However, his fantasy upside has been minimal. He's yet to record a clean sheet while allowing 11 goals and making 19 saves in those five outings.
Concedes once Saturday
Cleveland recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Austin FC.
Analysis: Cleveland made his fourth consecutive start Saturday, and he conceded exactly one goal for the third time versus Austin. Outside of the 6-0 loss to Portland, Cleveland has played well for Sporting, making 15 saves and conceding three goals across the other three contests. He'll look to keep that momentum going Saturday versus New York Red Bulls, the final match before the two-month break for the World Cup.
Six saves in win
Cleveland registered six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Cleveland repelled six of seven Los Angeles shots on goal Wednesday and made one clearance to help lift Kansas City to a 3-1 home victory. The veteran keeper's three appearances (three starts) mark his most MLS appearances since he made seven starting appearances for Seattle during the 2022 campaign. If Cleveland remains the preferred option for Kansas City, look for his name on the team sheet Saturday when Kansas City travel to Texas for a showdown with Austin.
Concedes six
Cleveland recorded two saves and allowed six goals in Saturday's 6-0 loss to Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Cleveland completed 18 passes and conceded six goals. He started ahead of John Pulskamp for the second consecutive game but may or may not start against Los Angeles Galaxy midweek due to a poor performance.
Makes season debut
Cleveland recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Cleveland made his 2026 debut Saturday, making seven saves while allowing just a goal to Seattle on Saturday. He got the start over both Jack Kortkamp and John Pulskamp as the keeper looks to work his way up the depth chart for Kansas City.
On squad sheet
Cleveland was an option on the bench during the 5-0 loss to Chicago on Saturday.
Analysis: Cleveland was back and an option after missing time with an ankle. It looks like the keeper will remain a second or third string keeper for Kansas City, having not made an MLS appearance since 2023.
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