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Two teams desperate for a win will renew their rivalry Saturday night as fifth-place Sporting Kansas City (9-6-6, 33 points) visits the Houston Dynamo (7-8-6, 27 points) in a crucial Western Conference clash at BBVA Compass Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. CT on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus, FOX Sports Midwest Plus, FOX Sports GO, Sports Radio 810 WHB and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM.