Kansas City Wizards Weekly Update
October 6, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
Kansas City Wizards Weekly Schedule
The Kansas City Wizards will look to continue their climb back into the 2008 MLS Cup Playoff race Saturday with a home match against the New England Revolution. New England won the first two meetings between the teams this season 3-1 on April 9 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Kansas City will face the Revs in two of its final three matches as they look to jump over the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas and into the final playoff spot. After Sunday's 1-1 tie against Chicago, the Wizards are just one point behind the two Western Conference teams for the final playoff position with three matches remaining. The Wizards play two of their final three at home over the next two weeks.
Tuesday, October 7 - Training
10:00 a.m. CT; Swope Park Training Center
Wednesday, October 8 - Training
10:00 a.m. CT; Swope Park Training Center
Thursday, October 9 - Training at CommunityAmerica Ballpark
10:00 a.m. CT; CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Friday, October 10 - Training
10:00 a.m. CT; Swope Park Training Center
Sunday, October 11 - MLS Match
7:00 p.m. CT Kansas City Wizards vs. New England Revolution at CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Kansas City Wizards Swope Park Training Center
6310 Lewis Road
Kansas City, MO 64132
Google Maps here
Kansas City Wizards to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month This Saturday, Courtesy of American Family Insurance
The Kansas City Wizards are teaming up with American Family Insurance for Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities surrounding this weekend's match against the New England Revolution. The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) will be the main beneficiary of that night's events, but all Breast Cancer Awareness groups are encouraged to take advantage of a special fundraising opportunity through Wizards tickets. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. CT at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
As part of the game-day experience, fans will be able to purchase pink soccer balls and pins with proceeds going to YSC. Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman will also wear a pink jersey for the match that the Wizards will sell via auction at www.kcwizards.com. American Family Insurance will match the final sale price, and all proceeds will be donated to YSC. In addition, American Family has purchased 50 tickets for the match and donated them so that a group from YSC can attend free of charge. They will also sponsor a halftime "Kicks for Cancer" competition, with money donated to YSC for every shot made by a fan participant.
While YSC are the primary beneficiaries of the evening's events, any Breast Cancer Awareness organization can take part in a special ticket promotion. Through the deal, a portion of proceeds of tickets purchased through an organization will be donated by the Wizards to help fundraising efforts.
Contact Wizards Community Relations Manager Erin Lawless at elawless@kcwizards.com or (913) 387-3424 to take part in this special fundraising opportunity.
To buy tickets, click on your preferred group's link, then click on the "Find Tickets" button.
At the next page, enter the Offer Code "AWARE".
Once that has been accepted, sign up for a Wizards Group Account (right-hand side of the page). Then, go through and get your tickets.
Back In The Swing
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=kcwizards&o=878793&g=129
Cancer Action
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=kcwizards&o=878827&g=130
Race For The Cure
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=kcwizards&o=878728&g=127
Susan G. Komen Foundation
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=kcwizards&o=878710&g=126
Young Survival Coalition
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=kcwizards&o=878785&g=128
Defender Michael Harrington up for Sierra Mist Goal of the Week
Wizards Defender Michael Harrington has been nominated for the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week for his bending ball to the back post that helped Kansas City tie Chicago 1-1 Sunday. Harrington collected a ball on the left from Josh Wolff, cut inside his defender and bent the ball just inside the right upright with his right foot in the 48th minute to tie the game 1-1. A Wizards player is up for the award for the fourth straight week, after Davy Arnaud won three weeks ago and Josh Wolff won last week. Kevin Souter was nominated in the week between.
The Jimmy Conrad Show Live from McFadden's Wednesday
The Jimmy Conrad Show will be hosted by Jimmy Conrad and voice of the Sean Wheelock live from McFadden's in Kansas City's Power and Light District Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. CT. This week, Conrad and Wheelock will chat about the MLS Cup Playoff race and be joined by a guest from around Major League Soccer.
Archives of The Jimmy Conrad Show are available online at the Wizards podcast page.
Zona Wizards Airs Live Thursday on La Playa 1480 AM, Time Warner Cable Channel 5
Zona Wizards, the weekly Spanish-language radio and TV show, will air live this Thursday at 2 p.m. on La Playa 1480 AM and Time Warner Cable Channel 5. Hosted by Enrique Morales and Raul Villegas, Zona Wizards will feature a player each week.
Wizards Weekly to Air Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Wizards Weekly, Kansas City's weekly magazine show covering the Wizards will feature Head Coach Curt Onalfo and a player each week. Metro Sports will air Wizards Weekly three times per week.
Wizards Weekly show times:
Thursday's 9:30 p.m. CT
Friday's 6:30 p.m. CT
Saturday's 11:30 a.m. CT
Zavagnin, Conrad Host Clinic Courtesy of Verizon Wireless
Who: M Kerry Zavagnin, D Jimmy Conrad
When: Tuesday, October 7; 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Swope Park Training Facility, Kansas City, MO
What: Zavagnin and Conrad will be running a clinic for youth soccer players in Kansas City, courtesy of Verizon Wireless.
Dynamo the Dragon Attends Cerner Event
Who: Mascot Dynamo the Dragon
When: Thursday, October 9; 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO
What: Dynamo the Dragon will be attending Cerner Corporation's Town Hall, throwing out shirts and balls for their employees.
Zavagnin Attends Missouri State Championships Friday
Who: M Kerry Zavagnin
When: Friday, October 10; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Tiffany Hills Soccer Complex
What: Kerry will be attending the Opening Ceremonies for the USSSA MO State Championship, presented by Metro Sports. He will be speaking to the kids about character, sportsmanship, and working hard.
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