Justin Reynolds
SKC
RB (RWB)
Possession Builder
Aug 4, 2004 (22)
Right
5'10"
170 lb
Sporting KCOn bench Wednesday
Reynolds (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's meeting with St. Louis City.
Analysis: Reynolds could see action for the first time since May 24, although he's unlikely to record a lot of minutes following an extended absence. The right-back may instead serve as a depth option behind Jake Davis at least in the short term. While it hasn't been a notable campaign for Reynolds, he achieved an assist during a string of three starts in April, showing capacity to push forward when given the opportunity.
Back in squad Wednesday
Reynolds (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report and appears set to be available for Wednesday's match against St. Louis City, according to the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Reynolds had missed the last five MLS matches with a hamstring injury, and his clearance now points to a return after that extended absence. Before the injury, he had settled into a role off the bench, and he is expected to return to that same role initially as he works his way back to full match sharpness. Reynolds is expected to see his minutes managed carefully in the early going as he builds back up rather than being thrown straight into an expanded role.
Plays off bench
Reynolds (hamstring) came off the bench for nine minutes in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against LA Galaxy, making one interception in his return to competitive action after missing several weeks with a muscle issue.
Analysis: Reynolds had been working his way back through training sessions earlier in the week, and his nine-minute cameo is a controlled reintroduction to match action after the hamstring problem kept him sidelined since April 18. Jake Davis had been covering at right-back during his absence and may retain his spot in the starting lineup for now, but Reynolds' return to the pitch is a positive step toward reclaiming his role as the MLS season progresses.
Present in practice
Reynolds (hamstring) resumed training work Tuesday, making progress in his recovery from a muscle issue, according to Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Analysis: Reynolds is trending towards a return to action in the next few weeks, but he has been inactive since April 18 and it remains unclear when he'll be fit enough to start. Prior to the injury, he delivered one assist, and tallied 10 tackles, seven interceptions and five crosses across 249 minutes of play in the 2026 MLS season. Jake Davis has operated at right-back in Reynolds' absence and could either move to midfield or drop to the bench when the injured player is back.
Questionable Saturday
Reynolds is a doubt for upcoming action as he deals with a hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.
Analysis: Reynolds could be inactive if his injury is a meaningful problem, which would put an end to his run of three starts. The right-back, who delivered an assist over those three games, has recently been subbed off by Ian James, so that could be a potential change in the lineup, with Jake Davis offering a more natural option on the flank.
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