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Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United: Live blog
Minnesota get the ball clear and launch a quick counter-attack, Reynoso and Pukki combining for the visitors. For a moment it looks like Sporting could be in danger until the referee pulls it back for an offside.
An early warning for Sporting.
Good spell of possession for Sporting as they work the ball nicely around the edge of the box. It's worked wide to Logan Ngenbe on the left and his cross is deflected out for a corner kick.
Neat play from Daniel Salloi who skips past a Minnesota challenge and into the penalty box. His next touch is a little heavy and it runs away from him, but that's a promising start from the youngster.
As has been the case this season, Sporting KC are dominating the ball in the halfway line while Minnesota sit back in their defensive shape. Sporting will need to be weary of the likes of Reynoso and Pukki on the break.
And we're off!
Great noise at Children's Mercy Park for this crucial playoff decider.
Seven Games to come in the Western Conference
The East set the bar pretty high on Decision Day, with late drama securing playoff places for both Charlotte FC and New York Red Bulls. In the West there are three playoff spots up for grabs and five teams in contention. Alongside Sporting KC and Minnesota; FC Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers are all in the running.
Kick-off draws near in Kansas City
There can be no doubts for both teams tonight, nothing less than a win gives them any chance of making it to the playoffs. Expect fireworks at a packed Children's Mercy Park, kick-off coming shortly...
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Tension builds ahead of kick-off
It's do-or-die time in the Western Conference, with five teams in contention for the remaining three spots in the playoffs. Two of those teams - Sporting KC and Minnesota - go head-to-head tonight.
We'll be bringing you full live coverage from Children's Mercey Park, with kick off in around half an hour.
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And here's how Minnesota United line up...
It's the 'Christmas tree' formation for Minnesota United, with a duo of attacking midfielders to feed Designated Player striker Teemu Pukki. Both teams need a win tonight to have any chance of making the playoffs, so we should be in for a real cracker.
Here's the Sporting KC starting XI...
No major surprises for Sporting Kansas City, who will need a big performance from the attacking duo of Alan Pulido and Johnny Russel if they are to make it to the playoffs.
Decision Day drama in the East!
We're halfway through Decision Day 2023 and there's already been plenty of excitement in the Eastern Conference. Both Charlotte FC and New York Red Bulls made it through to the post season after some late, late drama.
Both Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United will be hoping to join them...
Kansas City prepares for crucial MLS clash
Sporting Kansas City began the 2023 MLS campaign with a ten-Game winless run, but still find themselves able to qualify for the playoffs on the Decision Day. After putting together a brilliant run over the summer the Sporting faNBAse will be in great voice at Children's Mercy Park tonight.
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Hello and welcome to AS USA for a thrilling MLS Decision Day!
For the final round of fixture in the West we will be bringing you live coverage as Sporting Kansas City take on Minnesota United. Both teams can secure qualification to the playoffs with a win, but both risk missing out on the post-season.
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