MLS Sporting Kansas City

Kansas City Wizards Weekly Update

Published on October 26, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release


KEI KAMARA SCORES 1ST GOAL FOR WIZARDS, NOMINATED FOR GOAL OF THE WEEK:

Striker Kei Kamara scored his first goal as a member of the Wizards Saturday in a 2-2 tie against D.C. United to end the 2009 season. Kamara converted a diving header after a free kick from rookie midfielder Graham Zusi. The strike has Kamara nominated for the MLS Goal of the Week award. Supporters can see the goal here and vote for the weekly honor at: http://web.mlsnet.com/sights/goal_of_the_week/.

KEVIN HARTMAN NOMINATED FOR SAVE OF THE WEEK:

Goalkeeper Kevin Hartman is nominated for the MLS Save of the Week honor after an outstanding diving stop against D.C. United's Ben Olsen in the second half of a 2-2 save Saturday night. Hartman previously won the Save of the Week honor in Week 11. To see Hartman's save, click here. To vote for Save of the Week, click here: http://web.mlsnet.com/sights/save_of_the_week/.

Hartman has now started 112 straight games and hasn't missed any action in the last 10,080 minutes his teams have played. Saturday, he became the first player to surpass the 10,000-consecutive minutes mark in MLS history. Hartman made four saves on the night, increasing his career MLS record in saves to 1235. Hartman finished with 105 saves on the season, his third-consecutive season with 100 or more saves and the 7th 100-save season of his 13-year career. He ranked 2nd in MLS in stops in 2009. He was one of four players (three goalkeepers) to play all 2700 minutes his team played in 2009.

2010 SEASON-TICKET PACKAGES NOW ON SALE:

The Kansas City Wizards are now accepting renewals from current season ticket holders and new season ticket deposits for the 2010 Major League Soccer season. The Wizards will begin the 2010 campaign with a home match on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. CT against D.C. United at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Kansas City, a charter member of Major League Soccer, will play its 15th season in 2010.

Fans who renew their season tickets or purchase new season-ticket packages will retain an early priority number that will determine seat locations in Kansas City's new stadium. To renew season tickets or place a deposit for new season tickets, call the Wizards locally at 913-387-3400, toll free at 1-877-828-7222 or go online to www.Ticketmaster.com/kcwizards.

Prices for the 2010 Kansas City Wizards season at CommunityAmerica Ballpark will remain unchanged, with the exception of some premium seating sections. Season tickets start at just $180 for an 18-game schedule that includes 15 regular-season MLS contests and three "Special Game" tickets. The Wizards will offer FREE parking for all matches at CommunityAmerica Ballpark again in 2010.

After the season opener, the Wizards will travel to face the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. CT. The full 2010 MLS schedule will be announced in January of next year, and Kansas City's broadcast schedule will be announced leading up to the start of the 2010 campaign.

WIZARDS ANNOUNCE 2009 TEAM AWARD WINNERS:

The Kansas City Wizards announced their 2009 Team Award winners Saturday night, recognizing the players on the field prior to their match against D.C. United. Striker Josh Wolff was voted the Team MVP and won the team Golden Boot award, leading the Wizards with a career-high 11 goals in 2009. Defender Jimmy Conrad was named the U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City community throughout the 2009 season.

Wolff has now captured Kansas City's Team MVP award and Team Golden Boot honor three times each in his career. Wolff also took home both awards in 2004 and 2005, scoring 10 goals in each season with seven assists in 2004 and 10 assists in 2005. Wolff set a new career high in 2009 with 11 goals for Kansas City. Wolff also set career highs with 2,348 minutes played, 27 games started and 62 shots. His 27 games played represent his second-highest total in that category.

Wolff tied for 8th in MLS in goals on the year. Wolff has now reached 73 career MLS goals, putting him in a tie for 13th place in League history with Edson Buddle of the Los Angeles Galaxy. Wolff and Buddle are tied for 8th in career goals among active players. Wolff now ranks 2nd on Kansas City's all-time goals list with 41 career tallies in a Wizards uniform, trailing only Preki (71).

Defender and team captain Jimmy Conrad was named the U.S. Soccer Foundation Team Humanitarian of the Year for his community work during the 2009 season. Conrad is an active member of Athletes Against Autism, serving as a host for the local Walk Now for Autism event and putting on multiple clinics for children with Autism throughout the year. He is also a local spokesperson for the Child Protection Center. Showing his ongoing commitment to the Kansas City community, Conrad accepted a position Friday as a board member for the Kansas City Zoo.

Conrad has won Team Humanitarian of the Year four times during his career, including three times for Kansas City. Conrad was first recognized with the award in 2002 while a member of the San Jose Earthquakes. Conrad won the Kansas City award in both 2004 and 2005.

JOIN THE WIZARDS FOR UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE VIEWING PARTY:

Join the Kansas City Wizards on Tuesday, November 3 at The Sports Radio 810 Zone* in Leawood for a UEFA Champions League viewing party. Watch Club Atlético de Madrid versus Chelsea FC starting at 1 p.m. CT on Fox Soccer Channel. There will be prize give-aways, and fans will be able to get all the insight on the game from Nate Bukaty from Sports Radio 810 WHB as well as Wizards players Davy Arnaud and Jack Jewsbury.

Fox Soccer Channel features UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious soccer club competition in the world, plus Major League Soccer, Barclay's Premier League, Italian Serie A and much, much more.

*The 810 Zone is located at 4800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209

THE JIMMY CONRAD SHOW TO RETURN NEXT WEEK FOR FINAL INSTALLMENT OF 2009:

The Jimmy Conrad Show, presented by Budweiser, will return next week for the final installment of the 2009 season. The show is broadcast live locally over the air on Sports Radio 810 WHB and streamed live at www.kcwizards.com. Conrad will raffle off a U.S. National Team jersey. Fans can download archives of The Jimmy Conrad Show from the podcast page at kcwizards.com.

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