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A mouthwatering Western Conference battle beckons Wednesday as second-place Sporting Kansas City (5-3-2, 17 points) hosts the third-place Colorado Rapids (5-2-1, 16 points) at Children's Mercy Park.
Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. CT showdown are available at SeatGeek.com as both clubs continue their push for first place in the West.