MLS Playoffs: Sporting KC at Colorado Rapids Leg One- Gamethread

Well, here we go. Leg one of a two match series with the defending MLS Cup champions, the Colorado Rapids. 

Sporting Kansas City (4-3-3): Jimmy Nielsen, Chance Myers, Aurelien Collin, Matt Besler, Seth Sinovic, Julio Cesar, Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza, Kei Kamara, CJ Sapong, Teal Bunbury

Substitutes: Eric Kronberg, Jeferson, Soony Saad, Lawrence Olum, Michael Harrington, Omar Bravo, Davy Arnaud

Colorado Rapids (4-4-2): Matt Pickens, Kosuke Kimura, Marvell Wynne, Drew Moor, Miguel Comminges, Brian Mullan, Jeff Larentowicz, Wells Thompson, Sanna Nyassi, Omar Cummings, Caleb Folan

Substitutes: Ross LaBeaux, Macoumba Kandji, Andre Akpan, Joseph Nane,Tyrone Marshall, Scott Palguta, Steward Ceus 

Omar Bravo won't be starting for Sporting KC tonight. Reports are that he suffered a groin strain in yesterday's practice. Sapong starts in his place. 

Feel free to join the conversation as the match progresses, and Sporting Kansas City begin their journey to the MLS Cup Final (crossing fingers)....