Former Sporting Kansas City Midfielder Gadi Kinda Dies at 31

Gadi Kinda, former Sporting Kansas City midfielder and Israeli international, tragically passed away at the age of 31 after a complex medical battle, as announced by his Israeli club Maccabi Haifa and Sporting Kansas City. Kinda, born in Ethiopia, played four seasons with Sporting KC, scoring 14 goals in 64 MLS games before returning to Israel in 2023. Patrick Mahomes, part-owner of Sporting Kansas City and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, led tributes, expressing prayers for Kinda's family and friends. Sporting Kansas City, MLS, and Maccabi Haifa all issued heartfelt statements mourning Kinda's death and praising his outstanding play, passion, and kindness. The exact cause of Kinda's death has not been disclosed, but he was hospitalized recently due to a severe illness. His passing deeply affected teammates, staff, and fans, highlighting the impact he had on and off the field.