Sporting KC returns home to Sporting Park as they host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening. Both teams have 39 points through 26 matches and battling for playoff positioning in their respective conferences. Colorado heads into the match as one of the hottest teams in the league and recently announced the signing of Designated Player Gabriel Torres. Sporting KC are coming off an impressive 2-0 win at CD Olimpia on Tuesday in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Team News
There are some injury concerns for Colorado but they'll be close to full strength for Saturday's match. Davy Armstrong, Diego Calderon, and Kory Kindle are all out due to injuries while Edson Buddle and Atiba Harris are listed as questionable.
Recent Form/Results
The Rapids are currently on a nine match unbeaten streak that started at the end of June with a 4-3 win at Montreal. Along with that victory, Colorado has defeated New York, LA, New England, and Vancouver during this stretch. While the unbeaten streak is the longest active in MLS, Colorado hasn't won an away match since June 29th.
Key Players
Deshorn Brown (Forward) - The sixth overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft leads Colorado with seven goals
Christopher Klute (Midfielder) - Arrived on loan from NASL side Atlanta and has impressed with seven assists In 22 starts
Gabriel Torres (Forward) - Recently signed as Colorado's first Designated Player, scored five goals in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup for Panama
Recent Lineups
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<strong>vs Vancouver (2-0 win)</strong> |
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