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Sporting KC re-signs Roger Espinoza to new contract

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Posted at 1:05 PM, Jan 07, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-07 14:05:44-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sporting Kansas City has re-signed veteran midfielder Roger Espinoza to a new contract for the 2021 MLS season.

In his 11 seasons with the club, Espinoza led the club to seven playoff appearances and three Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championships.

Espinoza ranks third in club history with 301 competitive appearances and fifth in both starts (271) and minutes (24,025).

He has also scored 12 goals and places fifth on Sporting's all-time charts with 41 assists.

Espinoza ended the 2020 season with starts in 16 of 20 appearances as well as two assists against Houston and Colorado.