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Three-minute preview: Sporting Kansas City at Real Salt Lake


Sporting Kansas City forward Krisztian Nemeth celebrated after scoring a goal during a game in April.
Sporting Kansas City forward Krisztian Nemeth celebrated after scoring a goal during a game in April. along@kcstar.com

▪ WHEN/WHERE: 9 p.m. Sunday, at Rio Tinto Stadium

▪ TV/RADIO: Fox Sports 1; KDTD (1340 AM)

▪ ABOUT SPORTING KC (6-2-6, 24 points): The team is riding a seven-match MLS unbeaten streak. Krisztian Nemeth, who leads Sporting KC with six goals, is set to return after a two-game stint with the Hungarian national team. Dom Dwyer and Jacob Peterson also will be available after their minutes were limited by injuries earlier this month.

▪ ABOUT REAL SALT LAKE (4-5-6, 18 points): The club has won only twice over its past 11 matches, and it will likely be shorthanded Sunday. Defender Chris Schuler is out with a knee injury, and fellow defenders Jamison Olave and Justen Glad are listed as doubtful.

▪ PREDICTION: Sporting KC 2, Real Salt Lake 1

To reach Sam McDowell, call 816-234-4869 or send email to smcdowell@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @SamMcDowell11.

This story was originally published June 20, 2015 at 12:33 PM with the headline "Three-minute preview: Sporting Kansas City at Real Salt Lake."

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