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1. Shake and Quake
Sporting KC (1-1-0, 3 points) returns home Saturday to host the San Jose Earthquakes (1-0-0, 3 points) in a 7:30 p.m. CT kickoff at Children's Mercy Park. FOX Sports Kansas City and FOX Sports Midwest Plus will air three hours of live coverage beginning at 7 p.m. CT, while ESPN 94.