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Sporting Kansas City have their sights set on a comeback for the ages heading into the decisive second leg of the Concacaf Champions League Semifinals against Mexican outfit CF Monterrey, slated for 8 p.m. CT Thursday at Children’s Mercy Park.
After dropping the first leg 5-0 on Mexican soil last week, Manager Peter Vermes’ side will hope a vibrant home atmosphere helps ignite a major turnaround that sends shockwaves throughout the soccer world.