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1. Back in Action
Following a restful bye week, Sporting KC (9-5-6, 33 points) returns to the field Saturday when the club hosts Western Conference leaders FC Dallas (11-3-6, 39 points) in a pivotal showdown at Children's Mercy Park.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT with three hours of live coverage beginning at 7 p.