KC Wizards Weekly Update
Published on July 17, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
Wizards Head To The Big Apple
Following a well-deserved week off from play, the Kansas City Wizards hit the road this weekend for a match this Saturday, July 22nd, at Red Bull New York. The Wizards and Red Bulls have met once already this season, battling to a 1-1 draw at Arrowhead Stadium on June 3rd. Kansas City is still looking to break out of its current funk and a win at Giants Stadium on Saturday night could do just that. Currently tied for third with 20 points, the Wizards sit just four points shy of second place but just two points ahead of fifth place in the bunched up Eastern Conference. Prior to its midweek showdown at Columbus this Wednesday, New York is sixth in the East, just three points short of the third place Wizards. Altogether, there are only seven points separating the sixth place Red Bulls and second place New England Revolution. Kickoff for Saturday's match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT, and can be seen live on both HDNet and the MLS Direct Kick Package.
Reminder: Wizards vs. Revolution on July 29
Following this weekend's match in New York, the Wizards return home to host the New England Revolution on July 29th. Don't forget, next Saturday's match against the Revs was originally scheduled for this Wednesday the 19th but changed to the 29th earlier this season. Kickoff for the match at Arrowhead Stadium on July 29th remains 7:30 p.m. CT. Since the match was first scheduled to take place on a Wednesday night and then moved to a Saturday night, the Wizards will still be offering their always popular $1 Wednesday promotion for the game. Thanks to Johnsonville, Mrs. Bairds and Edy's, the Wizards will be offering $1 hot dogs and $1 Nestle Ice Cream bars at the Arrowhead Stadium concession stands that Saturday.
van den Bergh Ready For Debut
Recent signee Dave van den Bergh is hopes to make his debut as a Wizard this Saturday against the Red Bulls. A standout winger from Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht, van den Bergh's rights were acquired on June 2nd but Kansas City had to wait to utilize the services of van den Bergh until FIFA's International Transfer Window opened on this week on July 17th.
Wizards' Budweiser Official Watch Party Network
With Kansas City returning to the airwaves this weekend when it takes on the New York Red Bulls, so does the Wizards' Official Watch Party Network sponsored by Budweiser. Fans can gather with each other and dawn their blue and white to root on their team at one of the Wizards' Official Watch Party Network sites. Aces & 8's in Shawnee, the 810 Zone in Leawood, a pair of Paddy O'Quigley's in Lee's Summit, Buffalo Wild Wings in Raytown, and the Brass Rail in the northland.
Reserves To Do Battle Sunday
The Wizards reserves return to the pitch this weekend for their fourth game in as many weeks. Fresh off of a 3-2 come-from-behind victory this past Sunday over the Houston Dynamo reserves at the Arrowhead Practice Facility, Kansas City has strengthened its hold on first place in the Reserve Division with a 5-2-0 record. The Red Bulls' reserves boast a 2-2-1 record thus far in 2006. Originally scheduled to be played on Sunday morning, the reserve match will now take place immediately following the full side match on Saturday night. The reserve match will not be televised.
Dogs Night Out: August 12
The Wizards will be hosting a special night for their four-legged fans on Saturday, August 12th, when they host their first-ever "Dogs Night Out" at Arrowhead Stadium for their match against the Columbus Crew. Fans attending the game will be able to purchase a ticket package that will allow them to bring their dogs inside of Arrowhead and sit in a special "Dogs Night Out" seating section. Before the game dogs and their owners can participate in Doggie Street where there will be vendor booths and fun activities for both dog and owner. Ticket packages begin at $20 and all dogs in attendance will receive a free doggie bag. There will also be prizes awarded for the best Wizards themed dog outfit. Large watering stations will be provided and a portion of the proceeds generated from this event will be donated to The KC Pet Program. To register your dog and/or receive more information on the event visit www.kcwizards.com.
Wizards About Town
A pair of Wizards will be appearing about town next week at a couple of local Fazoli's locations. On Tuesday, July 25th, defender Shavar Thomas will be at the Fazoli's in Olathe at the corner of 135th and Black Bob from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Goalkeeper Bo Oshoniyi will be at the Fazoli's at 119th and Metcalf in Overland Park on Wednesday, July 26th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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