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A blossoming rivalry between Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United FC will reach new levels of importance on Wednesday night when the sides square off in the Western Conference Semifinals of the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs at Children’s Mercy Park.
The all-important showdown is slated for 8 p.