The 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs will kick off Wednesday night in Frisco, Texas, when FC Dallas hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference Knockout Round. The winner of that match wil advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals to take on Supporters' Shield champion Seattle Sounders.
Over in the East, Sporting KC will get things started Thursday night when they travel to Harrison, New Jersey, to take on the New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round. The two teams squared off Sunday night at Sporting Park with the Red Bulls earning a decisive 2-0 victory.
Ahead of Thursday's match, Sporting KC Manager Peter Vermes joined the MLS ExtraTime Radio podcast to discuss the state of his team, the move back to the Western Conference in 2015 and the club's pursuit of a former player. Click here to listen to the full show.
