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Kansas City Wizards Weekly Update

July 23, 2007 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release


On Sunday, July 29, the Wizards will host former Wizards playmaker Preki and Chivas USA at 6 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium. Preki returns as head coach of the Los Angeles-based squad for his first match-up against the Wizards as a head coach.

As part of Budweiser Hispanic Heritage Night, the Wizards will host several performances from the local Latino community. Tropicana Azul will perform prior to the match, while DJ Rochy from Spanish-language radio partner La Gran D 1340 hosts a live remote. Following, the Wizards will present mariachi dancers as part of the night's entertainment.

KCNation.com will also be a sponsor of Sunday's game. Go to www.kcnation.com for information about a ticket promotion available through the Wizards preferred online merchandise retailer. Also, listen to 810 WHB this week for details about a ticket promotion available through the Wizards English-language radio partner.

Available for all Sunday home matches for $59 plus a $5 one-time shipping fee, families who purchase a DiGiorno Ultimate Family Four Pack will receive:

- 4 game tickets

- 4 Wizards visors

- 4 ice cream treats courtesy of Roberts Dairy (redeemable at Arrowhead Stadium)

- 1 DiGiorno Ultimate pizza coupon (redeemable at Kansas City-area Price Chopper locations)

The Jimmy Conrad Show Live From Plaza 810 Zone Wednesday With Special Guest Kevin Hartman

Sean Wheelock and All-Star defender Jimmy Conrad will broadcast The Jimmy Conrad Show live as scheduled Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT from the Plaza 810 Zone. Wheelock, Conrad and special guest Kevin Hartman will talk about the first half of the season and the upcoming match-up against former Wizards player Preki and the team he manages, Chivas USA. Former Wizards defender Alex Zotinca of Chivas USA will also speak with Conrad and Wheelock during the show.

The show will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 97.3 and at www.kcwizards.com.

Kansas City Wizards Wives Club Collect Nearly 400 Teddy Bears Prior to Sunday's Match

The Kansas City Wizards players Wives' Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the hundreds of fans who contributed to the organization's teddy bear drive staged prior to Sunday's match against the Colorado Rapids.

In all, nearly 400 stuffed animals were collected for donation to local Children's Mercy Hospital. Members of The Cauldron, Kansas City's most-passionate fans, stepped up in a big way that the players' wives appreciate.

Cauldron members went to area Build-a-Bear Workshops and fashioned custom teddy bears after members of the Wizards team. The fans went so far as to attach a soccer ball to the players preferred foot (right for Jimmy Conrad, left for Michael Harrington etc).

The Wives will travel to Children's Mercy in the coming days to deliver the toys to residence of the hospital.

Kansas City Wizards to Auction Front-Row Tickets for Match Against Los Angeles Galaxy, International Superstar David Beckham Beginning Today

Beginning today, 18 front-row tickets to the match September 27 at Arrowhead Stadium against the Los Angeles Galaxy will be up for auction. Prices per package start at $90, and the auction runs here through August 6.

A package consists of:

2 front row tickets (a pair)

1 parking pass

2 tickets to the Corporate Pavilion (includes complimentary food and drink)

So far, the Wizards have sold over 18,000 tickets to the September 27 match against Beckham, Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones and the Galaxy. The 18 front-row tickets available through this auction are the last front-row seats available. The bulk of tickets sold were purchased online, as groups and tickets from fans in the region are not included as of yet.

Bid on your tickets here today.

Wizards to Host Boys & Girls Club of Kansas City

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

When: Friday, July 27; 11:00-1:00 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.

Players to Attend Festival at Ward Parkway Mall

Who: M Kurt Morsink, M-F Edson Elcock, GK Boris Pardo

When: Saturday, July 28; 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Ward Parkway Center, 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO

What: Ward Parkway Center is putting on their Soccer Summer Fun event to benefit the Kansas City Soccer Foundation. Multiple players will be in attendance to hang out with families, kick the ball around, and sign autographs for the children. Stop by to see the players, enjoy the free food, and win prizes at the various games in the parking lot.

Watson to Sign Autographs Pre-game Sunday

Who: M Lance Watson

When: Sunday, July 29; 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Where: Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, MO

What: Join Kansas City Wizard player Lance Watson on Soccer Celebration outside of Arrowhead Stadium before the game against Chivas USA. Watson will be signing autographs for fans at the Ticket Information booth. Make sure to stop by.

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