Sporting Kansas City 2-0 Chicago Fire

Sporting Kansas City have clinched a place in the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 home victory over Chicago Fire.

The hosts went ahead after just 11 minutes when Graham Zusi found the target with a right-footed shot.

The 26-year-old ascertained the win for Sporting in the fifth minute of injury with his second goal of the match at the Livestrong Sporting Park.

The injury time also saw both Chicago manager Frank Klopas and defender Gonzalo Segares dismissed.

The win sees Sporting become the first team in the Eastern Conference to earn a place in the playoffs.