Saad made his MLS debut on August 17, 2011, during his 19th birthday.[8] He scored a debut goal in the 72nd minute, just nine minutes after he came on. Soony also netted two more goals for Sporting in reserve games against Colorado Rapids[9] and FC Dallas,[10] and scored once in a friendly against Guadalajara on October 12, 2011. During his three year stay, Saad scored eight league goals in 58 appearances.[4]