Sporting Kansas City starts the second half with the lead on the scoreboard.

The teams are on the field for the second half. Daniel Salloi's goal (9 '1T) gives Sporting KC the lead so far.

Both teams earned three points in the previous round by defeating their last opponents, so a tight match is expected where neither will seek to give anything away.

Sporting Kansas City defeated Portland Timbers 4-1 in their previous match and will seek another favorable result at home. In the last 4 games played, they won 1 and lost 3.

San Jose Earthquakes arrives with momentum after defeating Los Angeles FC 2-1. In the last few matches, they have suffered 2 defeats and achieved 2 draws.

The referee chosen to officiate the match at Children's Mercy Park is Guido Gonzales Jr..

Probable line-up of Sporting Kansas City today

The team led by Peter Vermes plays with a 4-3-3 formation with John Pulskamp in goal; Graham Zusi, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, Andreu Fontas, and Ben Sweat in defense; Roger Espinoza, Rémi Walter, and Erik Thommy in midfield; and Johnny Russell, William Agada, and Daniel Salloi in the forward line.

Probable line-up of San Jose Earthquakes today

On the other hand, Alex Covelo's team lines up with a 4-5-1 strategy with James Marcinkowski in goal; Tommy Thompson, Oskar Aegren, Tanner Beason, and Paul Marie in defense; Ján Gregus, Jackson Yueill, Cristian Espinoza, Jamiro Monteiro, and Benji Kikanovic in midfield; and Jeremy Ebobisse in the forward line.