Joveljic sale leaves Sporting KC two DP slots to fill

Up to $3 million can become allocation money

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

What happened: The completed cash trade made Dejan Joveljic the club's second outgoing Designated Player in one week. Ownership entered the summer with a mandate that nothing was off the table in pursuit of a more competitive roster.

Why it matters: Sporting Kansas City sits last in MLS with 15 points, raising the stakes for its next additions. The new roster flexibility gives management room to reshape a team with the league's second-lowest scoring output.

By the numbers: Sporting KC acquired Joveljic for $4 million and moved him for $6 million, a $2 million increase. He recorded eight goals and one assist this season.

What to watch: The next incoming move will show whether Sporting KC prioritizes replacing Joveljic's scoring or strengthening another position.

Sources

The New York Times 2026-08-26T04:34:20.756752+00:00

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