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1. Into the Lions’ Den
Sporting Kansas City (5-2-3, 18 points) looks to bounce back into the victory column Saturday when the club visits Orlando City SC (18 points) for a high-profile interconference clash at the new Orlando City Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus, FOX Sports Midwest Plus and FOX Sports Go, with local radio broadcasts airing live on ESPN 99.