Sporting KC's Kortne Ford suspended for use of performance-enhancing substances

Sporting Kansas City defender Kortne Ford, left, kicks the ball away from Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

by: PJ Green

Posted: Jul 15, 2022 / 09:38 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 15, 2022 / 09:38 PM CDT

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sporting Kansas City will be without one of its defenders for a couple of months.

Kortne Ford tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and has been suspended 10 MLS games for violating the MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) Policy.

The suspension began on July 13, 2022. During the term of the suspension, he cannot participate in exhibition games and scrimmages, or tournaments, including Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games.

Ford will be eligible to play again for Sporting Kansas City beginning with the September 13 game against D.C. United.

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