Daniel Salloi and Diego Rubio each scored in the first half to lead Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday and move to within one point of first-place Vancouver in the Western Conference.
Kansas City (12-6-11), which won the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, extended its club-record home unbeaten streak to 24 games.
The Galaxy (7-17-6) haven't won an away game in the series since 2007.
Salloi opened the scoring in the 18th minute on a redirection of Rubio's cross.
Rubio made it 2-0 in the 35th minute.