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With November’s international break in the rearview mirror, top-seeded Sporting Kansas City and the No. 5 seed Portland Timbers are ready for battle in the Western Conference Championship of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs. Sunday’s first leg at Providence Park in Portland will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT, airing live on FS1, FOX Sports GO, FOX Deportes, Sports Radio 810 WHB and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM.