Orel Balorian Makes MLS Debut as Sporting Kansas City Falls 3-2 to St. Louis

Orel Balorian, the Israeli former Hapoel Be'er Sheva player, made his Major League Soccer debut with Sporting Kansas City during their match against St. Louis City on the night between Thursday and Friday, July 17, 2026. Balorian started the game and played 75 minutes before being substituted while his team was trailing 2-1. The only goal for Kansas City was scored by Khapita, a former Hapoel Jerusalem player. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for St. Louis City. Following this defeat, Sporting Kansas City remains in last place, 15th in the Western Conference, after nine rounds of the MLS season. This game took place as the 2026 FIFA World Cup was nearing its conclusion on the upcoming Sunday, marking the early start of the MLS season.