New Episode of MLS INSIDER to Premiere on NBCSN, 8/23

NBCSN premieres a new episode of MLS Insider this Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET followed by Chicago Fire hosting Sporting Kansas City at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The 8th episode of MLS Insider includes a look back at the 2010 friendly match in which the then-Kansas City Wizards defeated the Premier League's Manchester United, 2-1; a profile of Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri; and a look at the impact of MLS players on the U.S. Men's National Team. Produced by Hock Films, which is led by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Hock, MLS Insider includes in-depth features, rich storytelling and behind-the scenes access..

Live coverage of Chicago Fire (9-10-4, 31 points) vs. Sporting Kansas City (11-8-6, 39 points) kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN in the third and final match between the two squads this season. Sporting Kansas City currently sits at first place in the Eastern Conference, while Chicago looks to move into playoff contention with a win.

NBC Sports Group's MLS team of play-by-play announcer John Strong, analyst Robbie Earle and host Russ Thaler will call the action from Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill.

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