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Two high-flying MLS clubs will write the newest chapter of their storied rivalry this Sunday when top-seeded Sporting Kansas City visits No. 6 seed Real Salt Lake in the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinals at Rio Tinto Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CT with live coverage on FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports GO, ESPN 94.5 FM and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM.
Coming off a record-breaking regular season under MLS Coach of the Year finalist Peter Vermes, Sporting KC learned their conference semifinal opponent Thursday night when Real Salt Lake shocked No.