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Unbeaten in five straight MLS matches, Sporting Kansas City (2-1-3, 9 points) hits the road Saturday for a Western Conference tilt with fellow MLS charter member San Jose Earthquakes. Kickoff at Avaya Stadium is set for 9 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports Kansas City, FOX Sports Midwest Plus, FOX Sports GO, Sports Radio 810 WHB and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM.