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December 17, 2007 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release


Three Trails Development Approved by Kansas City Council; Buy Tickets Today For Highest-Possible Priority When New Stadium Opens in 2010

Last Thursday, the Kansas City, Missouri City Council unanimously approved the city's portion of funding for the $949 million Three Trails Redevelopment project at the Bannister Mall site. State-level tax incentives represent the last major hurdle to clear before the project can begin.

Leadership at the state level, including Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder and Greg Steinhoff, Director of the Department of Economic Development, have strongly indicated their support for the project. State approval should occur in mid to late February.

If the project is approved, the Kansas City Wizards will play in a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat stadium that will anchor the development. The soccer complex, which consists of the Wizards stadium, 12 tournament-style soccer fields and a 250-room hotel, will cost $140 million and is slated to open in spring 2010 as part of Phase 1 of the three-phase project. Lane4 Property Group will lead the monumental redevelopment that has won considerable support from residents in the Bannister Mall area.

Wizards fans who are not currently season ticket holders and want priority seating in the team's permanent home are encouraged to buy 2008 season tickets. Current season ticket holders are already arranged into a priority system based on the original date they purchased season tickets, beginning at the team's inception in 1996. Fans who purchase season tickets for the first time in 2008 will have priority over those who wait until later to do so.

The Kansas City Wizards will play 2008 home matches at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas. Deposits for 2008 season tickets are now being accepted. Call the Wizards at (913) 387-3400 or (877) 828-7222 to reserve your seats today.

The 2008 ticket-pricing chart is listed below:

Seating Category -- Walk-Up -- Season (18 Games)

Stadium Seat -- $25.00 -- $405.00

Bleacher -- $20.00 -- $324.00

Grass Berm (GA) -- $15.00 -- $150.00

Wizards to Open Versus D.C. United on March 29, 2008 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in KCK

The Kansas City Wizards will open 2008 regular-season play at temporary home CommunityAmerica Ballpark Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. CT against Eastern-Conference rivals D.C. United. Kansas City played United in their first match of 2007, defeating the eventual Supporters' Shield winners 4-2 at RFK Stadium. Kansas City went 1-1-1 against United in 2007.

Bid Starting Tomorrow to Win "Jose-for-a-Day" with Defender Jose Luis Burciaga

Kansas City Wizards defender Jose Luis Burciaga will put himself up for auction beginning Tuesday at kcwizards.com. All proceeds go to the JLB Foundation, which works to assist Hispanic youth and underprivileged students by promoting involvement in sports, education, community service, and cultural awareness.

The winning bidder will receive the following for two children of their choice:

Tour of the Kansas City Wizards Swope Park Training Center

Mini soccer training session with Burciaga

Lunch with Burciaga

Bids start Tuesday at noon for $250. The auction will run through January 8. For more information on Burciaga's charity, visit www.jlbfoundation.com.

Wizards Merchandise Now Available at Eight Area Retailers

Beginning this weekend, Kansas City Wizards merchandise will be available at eight area retailers. Sports Nutz at the Legends will begin carrying Wizards gear Saturday, December 15. The Kansas City T-Bones Store, also at the Legends, will carry merchandise as early as next week.

Current Wizards Retailers

Wizards Holiday Store

Open through January 6, 2008

Ward Parkway Center

816-363-4625

Sports Nutz

At The Legends:

1843 Village West Parkway

Suite C-111

Kansas City, KS 66111

913-596-6889

Kansas City T-Bones Store

At The Legends:

1803 Village West Parkway (Coming Soon!)

Kansas City, KS 66111

913-328-5618

Jerry's Sports Shop

19321 E US Highway 40

Independence, MO 64055

816-795-1400

KCNation.com

4963 Manchester Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63110

www.KCNation.com

888-4KC-GOAL

Soccer Express

14353 Metcalf Ave

Overland Park, KS 66223

913-685-2668

Soccer Zone

630 NE 291 Highway

Lee's Summit, MO 64086

816-246-9663

SportClips Haircuts

6205 NW 63rd Terrace

Kansas City, MO 64155

www.SportClips.com

816-587-7678

Wizards Staff Selling Tickets at Independence Center

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, wrap up your holiday shopping with a some Wizards tickets for your favorite soccer fans. Wizards staff will be on site at Independence Center in the food court Friday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Buy Wizards season ticket packages or Wizards holiday 5-packs as you complete your last-minute shoping.

Buy Wizards Holiday Ticket Packages Today

This holiday season, give the gift of soccer to the sports fan in your family. The Kansas City Wizards will open 2008 with a new stadium and a new experience that is fun and entertaining for the entire family. Buy your favorite soccer fan tickets to five action-packed Wizards home games starting at just $99. Visit kcwizards.com now or call 913.387.3400 to speak with a Wizards rep about this limited-time offer.

Package includes:

Bleacher Seats to the Home Opener, Season Finale and 3 Flex Games (Flex Games and seat location can be chosen the week of February 25-29).

Each order includes a branded Wizards Stadium Seat Back (includes branded stadium blanket & cup holder).

Cost is $99.00 per package-plus a service fee per order.

Can upgrade packages to 1/2 season or full packages, contact a Wizards representative for details.

Holiday Store at Ward Parkway Center Open Through January 6

The Kansas City Wizards have opened a holiday kiosk at Ward Parkway Center through Sunday, January 6. Merchandise (including the popular personalized Wizards jerseys), gift cards, ticket packages and other Wizards information will be available during regular shopping-center hours.

Fans are able to customize Wizards jerseys on site and buy gift cards redeemable at 2008 Wizards home games, for merchandise or tickets. Merchandise from other MLS clubs and special events such as the 2007 Sierra Mist All-Star Game will be available.

Gift cards are redeemable currently at the Wizards holiday kiosk for merchandise or for tickets at the Kansas City Wizards ticket office at 8900 State Line Road, suite 300. Buy gift cards today for your favorite Wizards fans.

Contact the Wizards holiday store by phone at (816) 363-GOAL.

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