Taylor Calheira gets a Thursday salute

His contract runs through the 2027-28 season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

This is a Taylor Calheira appreciation tweet 👏 https://t.co/vyRJjUfzEV Via @SportingKC on X

What happened: The 24-year-old forward occupies a supplemental roster slot in 2026. He entered the year after scoring 21 goals in all competitions in 2025.

Why it matters: Calheira is making the jump to MLS after a prolific lower-division season. His deal includes club options for two additional seasons.

By the numbers: Calheira recorded 38 goals and 10 assists in 69 professional matches across 2024 and 2025, including 21 goals and four assists in 2025.

What to watch: Calheira's next matchday involvement is the next point to watch.

Sources

@SportingKC 2026-08-20T06:25:55.182653+00:00

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