SoccerMLSSporting Kansas CityDefender
Ian James
United StatesStats, career, match log and next matchIan James is a defender for Sporting Kansas City and a Homegrown Player who has played for the United States under-16 national team.
21 MLS matches1,367 minutes
Updated
About Ian James
Ian James is a defender for Sporting Kansas City and wears number 2. Born on June 6, 2008, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, he is a Homegrown Player for Sporting Kansas City and has played for the United States under-16 national team. In the 2025 MLS regular season, James played 8 matches for Sporting Kansas City.
Ian James came on as a substitute and played 33 minutes in a 3-0 loss against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Aug 29, 2026. He also came on as a substitute for 45 minutes in a 2-0 loss at the Colorado Rapids on Aug 15, 2026, after playing 45 minutes in a 3-2 loss at St. Louis CITY SC on Jul 16, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 7, 2026Season by season21
Every season, every MLS match in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Apps | Starts | Min | G | A | Shots | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SKC | 13 | 9 | 877 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SKC | 8 | 5 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 14 | 1,367 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
How he is doing now
Match log, 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Shots | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 |  vs Vancouver Whitecaps | L0-3 | sub33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aug 15 |  at Colorado Rapids | L0-2 | sub45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jul 16 |  at St. Louis CITY SC | L2-3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| May 23 |  vs Red Bull New York | L1-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Show all 12 matches
| May 16 |  at Austin FC | W2-1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| May 13 |  vs LA Galaxy | W3-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| May 9 |  at Portland Timbers | L0-6 | sub45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Apr 25 |  at Chicago Fire FC | L0-5 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Apr 17 | at Vancouver Whitecaps | L0-3 | sub39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Apr 11 |  vs San Jose Earthquakes | L1-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Apr 4 |  at Real Salt Lake | L1-3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Feb 28 |  vs Columbus Crew | D2-2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match lines from MLS's own match stats. MLS credits up to two assists on a goal.
Next match
Last met May 9, 2026; his teams 0-0-1.
Career
Sporting Kansas City2026 to now - 12 MLS matchesRegular season
21 matches
1,367 minutes
Latest match
Aug 29, 2026: 33 minutes off the benchVancouver Whitecaps 3, Sporting Kansas City 0
Sources and updates
Stats and scores come from Agatha's own records: MLS's own match stats and ESPN's match summaries.
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 1:30 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every match; biography facts are checked weekly.