Blue Links: Kinda off International Duty, Transfer rumors, Busio praise, SKCII striker sets USL record

Happy Monday, Sporting Kansas City fans! After two underwhelming matches in a row, I feel you are in need of a reminder:

Yes, they have a game in hand. But those points are in the bag and the situation isn’t as bad as it may seem. The defense looked much better and we’ve got a rumor that reinforcements may be on the way. Let’s get to the links:

SKC declined to release Kinda to Israel call-up due to COVID restrictions

RUMOR: SKC make offer for Argentine Left Back - 30-year-old Miño plays both left back & midfield for Independiente.

Busio Post-Game

Beyond the Box Score - A complete performance from Gianluca Busio.

Busio growing in holding midfield role - Yes he is. But also, I miss Ilie.

SKCII striker youngest to hit 20 goals in USL Championship history - Not in one season, but Wilson Harris hit that mark after getting started in 2018 with three goals and a dozen more last year.

Armchair Analyst: Sporting slipping - Doyle dives in on Graham Zusi & the defense. Video below.

Ex-Sporting KC execs plan $330M redevelopment of KCK’s defunct Schlitterbahn waterpark

Voting open for MLS Goal of the Week - Blanco’s was badass, but I like the goal from the 16-year-old.

Second-half goal pushes Nashville SC past Inter Miami - One win & six losses for Miami.

Efficient Sounders rout rival LAFC - Seattle looks really strong.

Bob Bradley: “We have a lot of guys who are not in good form” - Coach calling em’ out!

Top moments from MLS Week 8 - Busio leads it off.

Dest focusing on development, trophies for second season

Weston McKennie joins Juventus - Holy s*** a Yank is playing with Ronaldo & Dybala.

Report: Gonzalo Higuain in talks with Inter Miami CF - They could use some help.

Bayern’s Lewandowski: I deserved Ballon d’Or this year - The one year it wouldn’t be Messi or Ronaldo and the whole world shut down.

Why Messi, Guardiola’s desire to reunite makes sense - Please & thank you.

JJ Watt “interested” in Utah Royals