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The Case for Shelton in 2023

With Sporting Kansas City’s playoff hopes officially over, we can only call 2022 one of the most disappointing seasons since the Club’s rebranding in 2011. Changes to the roster will be happening and one polarizing figure will be at the center of fan discussion. Will Khiry Shelton return to the squad?

Shelton has drawn the ire of fans for being one of the worst starting forwards in MLS this year. Despite his lack of production and sometimes horrific first touches, Manager Peter Vermes kept starting him. His starts are largely due to a lack of depth at the position which only compounded fan frustration.