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Kansas City Wizards Weekly Update

Published on June 25, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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Wizards Forward Eddie Johnson, Defender Jimmy Conrad Represent USA in Copa America

Kansas City Wizards forward Eddie Johnson and defender Jimmy Conrad have been selected by United States National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley to represent the Red, White and Blue in the upcoming Copa America competition. Copa America, the South American federation's highest competition, begins June 28 for the United States as Bradley's squad takes on perennial power Argentina in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The United States is placed in Group C with Argentina, Paraguay and Columbia.

United States Schedule:

Group Play-

June 28 vs. Argentina

July 2 vs. Paraguay

July 5 vs. Columbia

July 7-8 Quarterfinals

July 10-11 Semifinals

July 14 Third Place

July 15 Finals

Participants:

Group A-

Venezuela

Uruguay

Peru

Bolivia

Group B-

Brazil

Chile

Mexico

Ecuador

Group C-

United States

Argentina

Paraguay

Colombia

Wizards Host Toronto FC Sunday, D.C. United Wednesday

Sunday, the Kansas City Wizards take on expansion side Toronto FC at Arrowhead Stadium. This will be the third meeting between the teams in 2007; the Wizards are 2-0-0 against TFC this year. Join the Wizards as they celebrate "Salute our Heroes" night with a fireworks spectacular to follow the match. Sunday's game, which kicks off at 7 p.m. CT, is a DiGiorno Family Four Pack night (4 tickets, 4 visors, 4 ice creams and a valuable DiGiorno coupon for $59).

Wednesday, July 4, the Wizards host D.C. United at noon CT. The game marks the second Gail's Harley Davidson T-Shirt Wednesday of the season.

KCW Juniors Announce 2007 Rosters

The Kansas City Wizards are proud to announce the rosters of the three KCW Juniors teams to begin play later in 2007. Tryouts were held last Monday-Wednesday at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.

In all, 73 players will compete for the KCW Juniors, wearing the Wizards colors and training within the Wizards philosophy under the tutelage of first-class coaches. Head Coach Paul Rideout will lead all three squads.

Rosters:

U 15

# Name Pos. High School

1 Kempin, Jon GK Blue Valley North

2 Garcia, Alvaro D Shawnee Mission West

3 Moore, Eric F/M Blue Valley West

4 Moore, Ryan M Blue Valley North

5 Bailey, Evan D Lee's Summit

6 Cook, Tyler F Blue Valley North

7 Lopez, Edwin D JC Harmon

8 Bowlen, Shane M Lee's Summit North

9 Rideout, Jordan M Blue Valley North

10 Stevenson, Douglas F Rockhurst

11 Throckmorton, Lucas F Shawnee Mission East

12 Prout, Andrew M Seckman

13 Rathjen, Chris F/D Lansing

14 Herbet, Asher F Shawnee Mission South

15 Jamboretz, Dustin D Rockhurst

16 Lopez, Marcos M Turner

17 Barraza, David M Olathe Northwest

18 Seaman, Trent D Blue Valley North

19 Kessler, Danny F/M Olathe Northwest

20 Hoover, Michael GK Kearney

U 16

# Name Pos. High School

1 Martin, Colby GK St. Thomas Aquinas

2 Farnsworth, Andrew D Blue Valley Northwest

3 Golden, Nick M Washburn Rural

4 Barclay, Brad F Olathe South

5 Mays, Rodney D Rockhurst

6 Brockman, Brandon M Lee's Summit

7 Saybounkham, Jordan M Wichita Southeast

8 Zembas, EJ D Blue Valley Northwest

9 Ntaki, Frederic F Wyandotte

10 Allen, Brandon D Olathe Northwest

11 Stanley, Ken F/M Winnetonka

12 Norburg, Erik M Blue Valley North

13 Foglio, Patrick M Lee's Summit West

14 Shaad, Jonson F Wichita East

15 Zarse, Jordan M St. Thomas Aquinas

16 Oakley, Michael D Lee's Summit West

17 Latz, Sean D St. Thomas Aquinas

18 Duncan, Max M Joplin

19 Patton, Jonathan D Winnetonka

20 Johnson, Corey D Oak Park

21 Guilfoyle, Joey F Liberty

22 Jimenez, Anthony F Liberty

23 Miller, Ryan GK North Kansas City

24 Pilsl, Alex M Olathe South

U 17

# Name Pos. High School

1 Krueger, Christian GK Rockhurst

2 Trees, Austin D Rockhurst

3 Galvan, Fernando D North Kansas City

4 Nechvatal, Pete D Oak Park

5 Knoll, Taylor M Wichita Southeast

6 Wassmer, Jeremy M Olathe East

7 Bauer, Ethan F Olathe South

8 Schneider, Luke D Rockhurst

9 Ellis, Kevin F Oak Park

10 Sweetin, Alex M Rockhurst

11 Christenson, Zane M Blue Springs South

12 Male, Alex F Rockhurst

13 Ramahi, Mohammad M Blue Valley High

14 Cobb, Aaron D St. Thomas

15 Cunningham, Danny D Rockhurst

16 Appel, Aaron M Manhattan

17 Duke, Christian M Shawnee Mission South

18 Martin, Kyle GK Shawnee Mission North

19 Hamil, Laeth M Olathe East

20 Tally, Neil F St. Thomas Aquinas

21 Williams, Mitch D Blue Valley West

22 Young, Kyle F Blue Springs South

23 Palmer, Gage D Washburn Rural

All-Star Voting Ends Today

Online fan ballots for the 2007 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, which will pit the best in MLS against perennial Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC on July 19 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, were closed today.

The first announcement for the MLS squad, to be coached by New England Revolution Head Coach Steve Nicol, is scheduled for July 5 when the First XI will be unveiled. Five days later the remainder of the MLS All-Star squad will be announced. Nicol will select five additional players and the final two spots will be filled with selections made by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Argentine Forward/Midfielder Eloy Colombano Trains With Kansas City

Eloy Colombano, a 24-year-old attacking player from Argentina, arrived in Kansas City Saturday and began training with the Wizards Monday. Colombano, a forward and right-sided midfielder with pace, currently plays for Defensa y Justicia of the Argentine first division and played with LP Estudiantes of the Argentine first division 2001-2006.

Colombano played in the Wizards reserve exhibition Monday, scoring a goal in 60 minutes of play. Technical Director Peter Vermes and Head Coach Curt Onalfo first saw Colombano during their trip to Argentina during preseason.

Wizards Reserves Top Springfield Demize 5-0

The Kansas City Wizards Reserves played an exhibition match Monday against the Springfield Demize (PDL) in the Wizards first exhibition at the new Swope Park training facility.

Kansas City played solidly, collecting goals from trialist Eloy Colombano, midfielder Ryan Pore, forward Yura Movsisyan and two from forward Willy Guadarrama.

Center backs Aaron Hohlbein and Tyson Wahl anchored a defense that controlled the match, not allowing a Demize goal.

The Wizards starters: Kronberg, Raybould, Hohlbein, Wahl, Kraus, Pore, Morsink, John, Watson, Movsisyan, Colombano.

Players entering at 60 minutes: Konopka, Lowery, Elcock, Godbolt, Guadarrama, Miles, Nekuda.

Arnaud to host Jimmy Conrad Show Live Wednesday

Kansas City Wizards midfielder/forward Davy Arnaud and the voice of the Wizards Sean Wheelock will co-host The Jimmy Conrad Show live from the Plaza 810 Zone Wednesday. Conrad is unavailable to host due to United States National Team duty. Conrad and forward Eddie Johnson are scheduled to represent the Red, White and Blue beginning Thursday against Argentina in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

The show, broadcast live at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN Radio 97.3, will feature Wizards forward Yura Movsisyan and Carl Robinson of Toronto FC. Arnaud has already filled in once for Conrad, as he missed a week after fracturing his jaw May 5 in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew. Arnaud, Wheelock and Movsisyan will talk about the young forward's role of super-sub this year and the upcoming matches against Toronto FC and D.C. United.

Catch the show on 97.3 FM or streamed live at kcwizards.com.

Wizards Weekly on Metro Sports

Wizards Weekly, the official Kansas City Wizards weekly highlight show, broadcast on Metro Sports Thursday at 11:30 p.m., Friday and 4 p.m. and again Saturday at 11:30 a.m., will feature Head Coach Curt Onalfo and forward Ryan Pore.

Onalfo and show host Brad Porter will discuss the 1-0 loss against defending MLS Cup Champion Houston Dynamo Sunday and the upcoming matches against Toronto FC and D.C. United.

Wizards and Metro Sports to Announce the 2007 Miss Soccer Kansas City Contest Winners Sunday

The Kansas City Wizards and Metro Sports will announce the Winners of the 2007 Miss Soccer Kansas City contest at halftime of Sunday's game against Toronto FC which starts at 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on Metro Sports.

In the spirit of the new Picturehouse feature-length film, Gracie, the Kansas City Wizards and Metro Sports brought the 2007 Miss Soccer Kansas City contest to the many young girls in the community who excel on and off the soccer field. With the help of Metro Sports, the Wizards are holding a contest to find five girls, ages 18 and under, who will serve as the new junior spokespeople for the team and don the titles of Miss Soccer Kansas City. The five winners will represent the organization throughout the 2007 season.

The winners of the 2007 Miss Soccer Kansas City contest would, like the character in the film, be chosen for their confidence, friendliness, love of athletics and willingness to make a difference in Kansas City.

Wizards Players to be Busy in Community

Who: D Nick Garcia, M Carlos Marinelli, D Aaron Hohlbein

When: Wednesday, June 27; 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Where: Cerner Corporation, 2800 Rockcreek Parkway, Kansas City, MO

What: Nick Garcia, Carlos Marinelli, and Aaron Hohlbein will be attending a Cerner Night promotion on June 27. The players will be interacting with the crowd, displaying skills, and signing autographs for about 300 employees.

Who: F Willy Guadarrama, M AJ Godbolt

When: Thursday, June 28; 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Cheeseburger in Paradise, 5041 W. 135th Street, Leawood, KS

What: Join the Kansas City Wizards players for good food and good drinks at the Leawood Cheeseburger in Paradise. Willy Guadarrama and AJ Godbolt will be bartending, meeting new people in the Kansas City community, and helping raise money for the Kansas City Soccer Foundation.

Who: M Sasha Victorine

When: Thursday, June 28; 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: 810 Zone, 4686 Broadway, Kansas City, MO

What: Along with other Kansas City professional athletes, Sasha Victorine will be attending Union Broadcasting's Auction at 810 Zone on the Plaza on Thursday, June 28. He is the new spokesman for the YMCA Challenger Sports Program, and 25% of the proceeds from the night go to this cause.

Who: The Kansas City Wizards Coaches, Players, and Staff

When: Friday, June 29; 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Where: Swope Park soccer fields, 6310 Lewis Road, Kansas City, MO

What: A group of 50 Boys & Girls Club children will take a field trip to watch their Kansas City Wizards at work, on the soccer field. The kids will receive team posters to be autographed by their favorite players during a special autograph session after training.

Who: The Kansas City Wizards Coaches, Players, and Staff

When: Friday, June 29; 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Where: Swope Park soccer fields, 6310 Lewis Road, Kansas City, MO

What: The Southland Storm soccer team will take a field trip to watch their Kansas City Wizards at work, on the soccer field. The kids will receive team posters to be autographed by their favorite players during a special autograph session after training.

Who: Mascot Dynamo

When: Saturday, June 30; 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: North Platte Elementary, 300 Scout Street, Camden Point, MO

What: Dynamo the Dragon will be walking in the Camden Point Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday, June 30. Following the parade, he will be entertaining children and handing out Kansas City Wizards team posters.

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