Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids - A Thrilling Matchup in MLS
Preview and Predictions
The Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids match on Saturday, August 19th, promises to be an exciting one. Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks, and a win would be a major boost to their playoff hopes.
Sporting Kansas City is currently in third place in the Western Conference, with a record of 12-6-6. They have won their last two games, and they are undefeated in their last four. Colorado Rapids is in fifth place, with a record of 10-7-7. They have won their last two games as well, and they are unbeaten in their last three.
Sporting Kansas City will be without several key players for the match, including Graham Zusi and Daniel Salloi. However, they will still have a strong team on the field, led by Johnny Russell and Khiry Shelton.
Colorado Rapids will be at full strength for the match, and they will be looking to make a statement against one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Diego Rubio and Jonathan Lewis will be the main threats for the Rapids.
Prediction
This is a tough match to predict, but I think Sporting Kansas City will just edge out Colorado Rapids. They have been in slightly better form in recent weeks, and they have a better overall record. However, the Rapids are always a dangerous team at home, and they will be looking to make a statement against one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Team News
### Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City will be without several key players for the match, including Graham Zusi (hamstring), Daniel Salloi (ankle), and Erik Thommy (knee).
However, they will still have a strong team on the field, led by Johnny Russell and Khiry Shelton. Russell is the team's leading scorer with 10 goals, and Shelton has added 8 goals and 4 assists.
### Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids will be at full strength for the match. Diego Rubio is the team's leading scorer with 9 goals, and Jonathan Lewis has added 7 goals and 5 assists.
The Rapids also have a strong defense, led by goalkeeper William Yarbrough. Yarbrough has 9 clean sheets this season, which is tied for the most in MLS.
Lineups
### Sporting Kansas City (4-3-3)- Goalkeeper: Tim Melia
- Defense: Ben Sweat, Andreu Fontas, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, Logan Ndenbe
- Midfield: Ilie Sanchez, Remi Walter, Gadi Kinda
- Attack: Johnny Russell, Khiry Shelton, William Agada
- Goalkeeper: William Yarbrough
- Defense: Steven Beitashour, Lalas Abubakar, Auston Trusty, Keegan Rosenberry
- Midfield: Jack Price, Bryan Acosta
- Attack: Jonathan Lewis, Cole Bassett, Diego Rubio
Conclusion
The Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids match is sure to be an exciting one. Both teams are in good form, and a win would be a major boost to their playoff hopes.
I think Sporting Kansas City will just edge out Colorado Rapids, but the Rapids are always a dangerous team at home. It should be a close match, and I wouldn't be surprised if either team won.
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