Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-1 road draw against Real Salt Lake on Sunday in the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinals, receiving a second-half equalizer from Diego Rubio at Rio Tinto Stadium. The result brings both teams back to Kansas City on level terms as Sporting KC hosts the decisive second leg this Sunday at Children's Mercy Park. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. CT with national television coverage on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, while local radio broadcasts will air on ESPN 94.5 FM (English) and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM (Spanish).
Sunday will mark Sporting KC's first home playoff game at Children's Mercy Park since Manager Peter Vermes' side defeat Real Salt Lake on penalties in the 2013 MLS Cup.