Manu Garcia's Rumored Departure, Sporting KC Lose Again

<p><a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/tag/for-the-glory-kc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">For the Glory KC</a> is back with the 191st episode of the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.sportingkc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sporting Kansas City</a> had another terrible weekend, but before we get to the on-field shenanigans, we have to talk about Manu Garcia. After the loss to the <a href="https://burgundywave.com/">Colorado Rapids</a>, the <em>KC Soccer Journal</em> got a surprisingly candid quote out of manager Rapha Wicky on <a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/08/15/2026/breaking-manu-garcia-potentially-departing-sporting-kc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">why Manu Garcia wasn&#39;t playing</a>.</p><p>“Manu was available for selection, but we had some discussions with him about his future in recent days, and so I decided it was best not to involve him in the game tonight,” said Wicky. “That’s all I can say. Everything else I refer to David [Lee].”</p><p>Sheena and I work through all the feelings around this move. Plus, some fan reactions. Does it make sense? Could it <em>actually be a good thing?</em> We talk through all the sides. And not only is he potentially leaving, but a landing spot has emerged overnight in Greece <a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/08/16/2026/rumor-manu-garcia-set-to-return-to-aris-in-greek-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at his old club Aris</a>.</p><p>Of course, we also had to talk about <a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/08/15/2026/nine-man-sporting-kc-lose-to-the-colorado-rapids/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 2-0 loss to the Rapids</a>. As well as some more positive news around Graham Zusi&#39;s return, an Andre Luiz update and a <a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/08/12/2026/sporting-kc-hire-bartlow-loaned-and-malawi-to-wafcon-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">potentially big front office hire</a> for Sporting KC. Sheena also picks on poor Ethan Bartlow as he heads out the door. Nobody tell him!</p><p>The <a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/category/kc-current/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KC Current</a> continued their road struggles on Friday night in <a href="https://kcsoccerjournal.com/08/14/2026/another-one-kc-current-lose-on-the-road-falling-2-1-gotham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a 2-1 loss</a> to <a href="https://www.nysoccerjournal.com/tag/gotham-fc/">Gotham FC</a>. After taking an early lead, the team fell apart. They had a moment or two, but the New Jersey side