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Sporting KC trades star winger Daniel Salloi
The team is getting a package of players and draft picks in return for the longtime fan favorite.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Sporting Kansas City has traded away longtime star winger Daniel Salloi, a fixture on the team and in the Kansas City soccer community for over a decade. In return, Sporting KC is receiving a package of players and draft picks from an undisclosed team.
Why it matters
Salloi was one of Sporting KC's most popular and productive players, so his departure is a significant loss for the team and its fanbase. The trade signals a potential shift in the team's strategy and roster composition as they look to rebuild for the future.
The details
Details of the trade package Sporting KC received in exchange for Salloi have not been disclosed. Salloi had been with the team since 2016 and was a two-time MLS All-Star selection, leading the team in goals scored in 2021 and 2022.
- Salloi has played for Sporting KC since 2016.
- The trade was completed on February 20, 2026.
The players
Daniel Salloi
A star winger who had been with Sporting KC since 2016, making two MLS All-Star teams and leading the team in goals scored in 2021 and 2022.
Sporting KC
The professional soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri that has traded away longtime fan favorite Daniel Salloi.
What’s next
The details of the trade package Sporting KC received in exchange for Salloi have not been disclosed, so it remains to be seen how the team will use those assets to rebuild their roster.
The takeaway
The departure of a star player like Daniel Salloi is always difficult for a team and its fans, but it signals that Sporting KC is willing to make tough decisions to reshape their roster and position the team for future success.
