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Two teams fighting for their playoff lives will lock horns Saturday night as Sporting Kansas City (9-11-7, 34 points) and the Houston Dynamo (9-14-4, 31 points) write the next chapter of their rivalry at Children’s Mercy Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and tickets for the all-important encounter remain available at SeatGeek.com. Fans can also catch the action live on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus, FOX Sports Midwest Plus, FOX Sports GO, ESPN 94.