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1. Splitting the Points
Western Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City (5-2-1, 16 points) came back to claim a 1-1 road draw against the Colorado Rapids (2-3-2, 8 points) on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Cole Bassett gave the hosts a 57th-minute lead before 18-year-old midfielder Gianluca Busio unleashed a stunning equalizer from long range to ensure Sporting a valuable point.