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Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: March 19-25, 2018

<strong>DATE</strong>
<strong>TIME (CT)</strong>
<strong>EVENT</strong>
Mon., March 19&nbsp;
VOTE: <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/03/18/vote-goal-week-week-3">Graham Zusi for MLS Goal of the Week</a>
Uphoria users: free gelato at Price Chopper
Tue., March 20
6pm&nbsp;
Sporting KC Show on Sports Radio 810 WHB&nbsp;
Thu., March 22
2pm&nbsp;
Hungary U-21s (Daniel Salloi) vs. Cyprus U-21s&nbsp;
6pm&nbsp;
Rangers Kickoff Party at Fox &amp; Hound in Overland Park
Fri., March 23
6:15pm&nbsp;
GA Cup: U-17s vs. Real Madrid in Frisco, TX
Sat., March 24&nbsp;
12:30pm&nbsp;
Toyota Tour at Molle Toyota in Kansas City, MO&nbsp;
<strong>7:30pm&nbsp;</strong>
<strong>Rangers vs. Seattle Sounders FC 2<br> (SportingKC.com)&nbsp;</strong>
7:30pm&nbsp;
#COLvSKC Watch Party at No Other Pub&nbsp;
7:30pm
Bud Light Pregame Show on FSKC, FS Midwest Plus
<strong>8pm</strong>
<strong>Sporting KC at Colorado Rapids<br> (FSKC, FS Midwest Plus, 94.5 FM, 1480 AM)</strong>
10pm
Sporting KC postgame shows<br> (FOX Sports KC, FOX Sports Midwest Plus, 94.5 FM
Sun., March 25&nbsp;
2:30pm&nbsp;
GA Cup: U-17s vs. Atletico Paranaense in Frisco, TX&nbsp;

Sporting Kansas City (2-1-0, 6 points) moved into a tie for first place in the Western Conference with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. The club will play for a third straight win this weekend when they travel to face the Colorado Rapids (0-1-0, 0 points) at 8 p.m. CT Saturday. FOX Sports Kansas City and FOX Sports Midwest Plus will air three hours of live coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. CT as two MLS charter members square off at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. ESPN 94.5 FM (English) and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM (Spanish) will carry the game on the radio, with The Final Whistle postgame show airing immediately after the match on 94.5 FM.


All supporters are welcome to attend the official watch party for Saturday's match at No Other Pub in the Kansas City Power & Light District (1370 Grand Blvd.). Starting at 7:30 p.m. CT, No Other Pub will offer $4 Bud Light drafts as well as an all-inclusive buffet package with bottomless domestic draft beers for $30.


Today only, users of the Sporting KC Uphoria mobile app can visit any Kansas City area Price Chopper location to redeem a free carton of Talenti Gelato. Sporting KC Uphoria is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.


Sporting KC forward Daniel Salloi has joined the Hungary U-21 Men's National Team for two matches in 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying. Salloi and the U-21s will host Cyprus on Thursday at Hidegkuti Nandor Stadion in Budapest, kicking off at 2 p.m. CT, before traveling to face Belgium next Monday, March 26, at Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven. Salloi is tied for the MLS lead with three assists through Week 3, including game-winning assists in both of the team's victories.


A new episode of the Sporting KC Show will air at 6 p.m. CT Tuesday on Sports Radio 810 WHB. Hosts Nate Bukaty and Carter Augustine will recap the St. Patrick's Day victory over San Jose and look ahead to Saturday's matchup with the Rapids.


Sporting KC defender Graham Zusi is nominated for AT&T MLS Goal of the Week after scoring a spectacular left-footed effort in the team's win over San Jose on St. Patrick's Day. Fans can vote for Zusi at MLSsoccer.com through Wednesday at 2 p.m. CT.


The two-time defending USL Western Conference champion Rangers made a strong start to the 2018 season with a thrilling 4-3 win at Reno 1868 FC on Saturday. Led by first-year head coach and former Sporting KC midfielder Paulo Nagamura, the Rangers will now prepare for their first home match at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium in Overland Park, Kansas, where they will face Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 7:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday. Tickets for the game, starting at just $9, are on sale now via SeatGeek.com


Ahead of Saturday's home opener, SPR will host the Rangers Kickoff Party from 6-8 p.m. CT on Thursday at Fox & Hound in Overland Park (10428 Metcalf Ave.). The free event is open to fans of all ages, featuring food and drink specials, meet-and-greets with players and coaches, interactive games and the opportunity to buy the Rangers' new secondary jersey.


From 12:30-2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sporting KC fans of all ages are welcome to attend the first stop of the 2018 Toyota Tour at Molle Toyota in Kansas City, Missouri (601 W. 103rd St.). Supporters will have photograph opportunities with the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy and club mascot Blue, and all in attendance will have a chance to win a "Blue Carpet" VIP experience, including a season-long valet parking pass and tickets to Sporting KC home matches on May 5 vs. Colorado Rapids and June 23 vs. Houston Dynamo.


The Sporting KC Academy U-17s will compete in the Championship Division of the 2017-18 Generation adidas Cup, a prestigious youth tournament that runs from March 23-31 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Led by head coach Rumbani Munthali, the U-17s will open the group stage against Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid at 6:15 p.m. CT Friday before facing Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense at 2:30 p.m. CT Sunday. Follow the Sporting KC Academy on TwitterFacebookInstagram and Snapchat (skcacademy) for live updates and the latest news from Sporting KC's five youth development teams.


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