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1. In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Sporting KC (3-1-1, 10 points) and the LA Galaxy (2-1-1, 7 points) write the 61st regular-season installment of their Western Conference rivalry on a nationally televised stage Sunday night at StubHub Center in Carson, California. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. CT on FS1, while local radio broadcasts will air on Sports Radio 810 WHB (English) and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM (Spanish).