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1. Voyage to Vancouver
Sporting KC (15-8-8, 3rd place) continues its battle for seeding in the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs this week, embarking on a pivotal two-game road swing in the Western Conference that begins Wednesday against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (12-12-7, 8th place) at BC Place. Kickoff is slated for 9 p.