Kansas City Wizards Weekly Update
Published on April 28, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
WIZARDS HIT SEVEN IN BAKER UNIVERSITY SCRIMMAGE:
The Kansas City Wizards defeated Baker University 7-1 in a late morning scrimmage on Wednesday. Kei Kamara, Josh Wolff, Davy Arnaud, Sunil Chhetri, Igor Kostrov and Santiago Hirsig all scored for the Wizards, with Kamara scoring the game's first two goals.
Kamara's first came off a tap-in from a well-placed cross by Wolff. The Sierra Leone forward wasted no time grabbing his second, blasting a shot from the top of the box to make the score 2-0. Wolff would get a goal of his own not long afterward, heading in a rebounded ball, while Arnaud dribbled around the goalkeeper and slotted the ball home to make the score 4-0 in the first half.
Baker would get a consolation goal just before halftime, but the Wizards would re-assert their dominance in the second stanza. Chhetri scored the team's first of the half before Kostrov made the score 6-1 with a goal off a corner kick. Hirsig rounded out the scoring near the end of the match, chipping the goalkeeper to bring the game to its final score of 7-1.
KAMARA TO RIDE ALONG AT KANSAS SPEEDWAY THURSDAY:
Wizards forward Kei Kamara will get the full Kansas Speedway experience on Thursday afternoon when he takes part in a ride-along on the NASCAR track. The track traditionally hosts NASCAR Sprint Cup racing events yearly, which have featured average speeds of up to 180 miles per hour.
Be sure and check kcwizards.com later in the week for video from Kamara's adventure at the Speedway.
NASCAR AND FORMULA 1 DRIVER NARIAN KARTHIKEYAN TO VISIT WIZARDS FRIDAY:
NASCAR and Formula 1 driver Narian Karthikeyan will visit the Kansas City Wizards on Friday afternoon, observing a practice and having a kickaround with fellow Indian Sunil Chhetri.
Like Chhetri, Karthikeyan is considered to be an ambassador for the country of India in his sport. He is the first and only Indian driver to race in NASCAR, and was the first Indian driver to race in Formula 1. Earlier this year, he received the prestigious Padma Shri award by the government of India - the highest honor that a civilian may garner in the country.
NOW ON KCWIZARDS.COM:
The newly redesigned kcwizards.com continues to feature more exclusive content this week covering the Wizards on the field and off of it.
Head to the new site now to check out a video interview between Wizards play-by-play man Dave Borchardt and goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen. On the video, Nielsen discusses the origin of his "White Puma" nickname, what it was like to train with legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel and much more. Also, check out a special feature on Sunil Chhetri and his transition from India to Major League Soccer.
"ZONA WIZARDS" AND "KANSAS CITY SOCCER SHOW" PROVIDE SOCCER RADIO FIX:
Wizards fans will have two ways to follow the beautiful game on local radio this summer in both Spanish and English, with the Kansas City Soccer Show and Zona Wizards beginning their broadcast schedules this week.
The Kansas City Soccer Show, which airs every Saturday from 10-11 a.m. CT on Sports Radio 810 AM, will cover the international game, the 2010 World Cup and the Kansas City soccer scene, including the Wizards, KCW Juniors and local youth soccer. The show will also feature interviews with Wizards players, coaches and executives. Last week, hosts Jake Gutierrez and Josh Whisenhunt welcomed Los Angeles Galaxy forward and MLS leading scorer Edson Buddle to the program. Fans are encouraged to share their views and submit questions via Twitter and Facebook, and by calling in to the show at 913-3-810-810.
Zona Wizards, the Wizards weekly Spanish-language radio show, airs weekly during the 2010 MLS season. The show, which features interviews with Wizards players and coaches, airs every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. CT on La Gran D 1340 AM, which is also the Wizards Spanish-language flagship station.
WIZARDS HOST SOCCER DAY 5K FOR AUTISM SPEAKS:
The Kansas City Wizards have teamed with the Kansas City Soccer Foundation for the first annual Soccer Day 5K. The race will benefit Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of autism and securing funding for research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for the disorder.
"We are extremely excited to be a part of the Soccer Day 5K - It will do wonders for awareness and will provide proceeds that help our research and advocacy," said Jennifer Smith-Currier, Midwest Regional Walk Director for Autism Speaks. "The Wizards players have been so supportive of the autism community over the last few years, and we feel privileged to be a part of their community spirit once again."
Registration is now open for the race, which will take place on Saturday, May 15 in the Village West neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. The race will start at 8 a.m. outside of CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Those who act now will get a discount on registration.
Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, a complimentary general admission ticket to that night's Kansas City Wizards game against the Chicago Fire at CommunityAmerica Ballpark and food and drinks following the race. Race participants will also have the option to purchase additional game tickets at a discount. All registered participants and volunteers will be helping raise money for Autism Speaks and the Kansas City Soccer Foundation.
WIZARDS YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS NOW ON SALE:
Registration to any of the Kansas City Wizards' youth camps is now open, with nine different camps taking place at various locations around the Kansas City metro area this summer.
All camps will be managed and directed by full time Wizards employees, and include appearances by Wizards coaching staff and/or players along with a game ticket and many other benefits. The Wizards offer a variety of camps, consisting of Elite Camps for boys only, Fantasy Camps for the experienced male and female players at the team's Swope Park Training Center and a handful of other camps in the Overland Park area.
DATE CAMP AGE LOCATION TIME COST
June 7-11 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G Swope Training Facility 9am-12pm $189
July 12-16 Mini Wizards 4-6yrs B & G Leawood Parks & Rec 9am-10:15am $100
July 12-16 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G Leawood Parks amp; Rec 9am-12pm $179
July 26-29 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 6pm-8pm $169
July 26-29 Mini Wizards 4-6yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 6pm-7:15pm $100
August 2-6 Fantasy Camp* 11-14yrs Boys Swope Training Facility 9am-12pm $395
August 2-6 Fantasy Camp* 11-14yrs Girls Swope Training Facility 1pm-4pm $395
Oct 28-29 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 9am-12pm $75
Oct 28-29 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 1pm-4pm $75
For more information or to register for a Kansas City Wizards youth camp, visit www.kcwizards.com/camps, or contact Betsy Pollard at (913) 387-3883 or bpollard@kcwizards.com.
2010 SEASON TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE:
Fans who purchase new season-ticket packages will retain an early priority number that will determine seat locations in Kansas City's new stadium. To purchase new season tickets, call the Wizards locally at 913-387-3400, toll-free at 1-888-4KC-GOAL or visit www.kcwizards.com .
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 $160 for a 15-game schedule that includes 13 regular-season MLS contests and three "Special Game" tickets. The Wizards will offer FREE parking for all matches at CommunityAmerica Ballpark again in 2010.
2010 Season Ticket Prices
Seating Category Full-Season Rate Per-Game Rate Gate Price
Field Side Reserved $1,500 $100 $120
Terrace Table (4 Seats) $3,300 $50 $60
Stadium Reserved $330 $22 $25
Bleacher Reserved $270 $18 $20
Cauldron $210 $14 $20
Grass Berm/General Admission $150 $10 $15
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