The Swope Park Rangers kick off a five-game homestand on Sunday by welcoming Saint Louis FC to Children's Mercy Park for the final meeting between the cross-state rivals in 2016. Here are five storylines to watch as SPR hits the homestretch of the regular season.
- PLAYOFF PUSH: With eight games remaining, the Rangers (8-9-5, 29 points) sit one point out of playoff position in a tightly-packed Western Conference. Picking up points at home will be crucial in the next four weeks in order for SPR to climb the table and secure a postseason berth in pursuit of the 2016 USL Championship.