A massive Western Conference battle looms Wednesday night as second-place Sporting Kansas City (16-7-7, 55 points) welcomes fifth place LA Galaxy (13-11-7, 46 points) to Children’s Mercy Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. CT with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. CT on FS1 as well as FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app.
After not facing each other in 2020, these two familiar foes face off in Kansas City for the first time since May 29, 2019. With only two weeks left in MLS regular season play and Sporting KC in striking distance for the top spot in the Western Conference, the stakes have been raised.
Here are five things you need to know for Wednesday’s duel between MLS originals.
1. Home Sweet Home
After clinching a spot in the playoffs on Saturday, Sporting now has a chance to clinch a home playoff match. If Sporting wins or draws Wednesday, there will be playoff soccer at Children’s Mercy Park in 2021. If the Portland Timbers lose or draw at San Jose Wednesday evening, Sporting also clinches a home playoff match.
Sporting has enjoyed success in front of their home supporters, boasting a record of 8-2-5 at Children’s Mercy Park and winning three of their last four home contests. The Galaxy have been up and down away from home with a 5-7-3 road record. The Galaxy have historically struggled in Kansas City as well, winning just once in their last 12 attempts in the heartland.
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