Kansas City Wizards to Play U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team Tuesday Night at Swope Park
Published on October 12, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
The Kansas City Wizards will play host to the United States Under-17 Men's National Team Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT on Field 3 at the team's Swope Park Training Center. The contest will serve as a tune-up game for the U.S. team prior to the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria. The U.S. squad begins the tournament October 26 against Spain. The USA is in a group with Spain, Malawi and the United Arab Emirates in the 24-team competition.
Prior to the match, Wizards Technical Director/Interim Head Coach Peter Vermes will address local youth soccer coaches at 6:30 p.m. CT. Vermes will go over tactics and Kansas City's training regimen with youth coaches before they watch the Wizards take on the U-17s. The match is open to the public free of charge. U.S. Soccer supporters are encouraged to attend the match for a glimpse of the team that will represent the United States at the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. U.S. U-17 coach Wilmer Cabrera will be available to media members after the contest.
Kansas City Wizards Swope Park Training Center
6310 Lewis Road
Kansas City, MO 64133
The Wizards will then return to CommunityAmerica Ballpark this Saturday, October 17 as Seattle Sounders FC comes to town for a 7:30 p.m. CT kickoff. A special Ladies Night ticket package is available for ladies 21 and over, including two (2) bleacher tickets, two (2) glasses of wine, one (1) fruit and cheese plate and one (1) pink soccer ball for only $49. A portion of the proceeds for each package sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Greater Kansas City Affiliate. For more information or to purchase this ticket package, call the Wizards at (913) 387-3400. To purchase single-game tickets outside of this ticket package, visit www.Ticketmaster.com/kcwizards.
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