Former Sporting KC M Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Field Level Media|published: Tue 20th May, 12:22 2025

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Nov 26, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda (10) shoots the ball against Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera (16) during the first half for the MLS Cup Western Conference Semifinal match at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced on Tuesday. He was 31.

Kinda was hospitalized while "going through a complex medical battle in recent weeks," Maccabi Haifa announced two weeks ago.

The Israeli international last played in a match for Maccabi Haifa on March 29.

Sporting Kansas City players posed with Kinda's jersey prior to the team's match against the Portland Timbers on May 10.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Sporting KC midfielder Gadi Kinda," Sporting Kansas City wrote on social media. "Our hearts are with Gadi's family, his friends, teammates and all who knew him."

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Sporting KC midfielder Gadi Kinda.

Our hearts are with Gadi's family, his friends, teammates and all who knew him. pic.twitter.com/LYJaPXE1Ox
— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) May 20, 2025

Kinda recorded 14 goals in 64 career MLS matches (48 starts) with Sporting Kansas City (2020-23).

"During his four seasons with Kansas City from 2020 - 2023, Gadi was a fan favorite for his outstanding play on the field, his passion for the sport, and his spirit of kindness and his generosity to everyone around him," MLS wrote on social media.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Gadi's family, friends, fans, and everyone with Sporting Kansas City."

--Field Level Media