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On a full week of rest for the first time all month, Sporting Kansas City (9-6-3, 30 points) will continue their playoff pursuit Saturday when the Colorado Rapids (5-4-4, 19 points) visits Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT with tickets available at SeatGeek.