Sporting Kansas City Weekly Update
Published on January 25, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
ZUSI, SAPONG AND BUNBURY APPEAR FOR U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
Sporting Kansas City's Graham Zusi and C.J. Sapong made their U.S. Men's National Team debuts on Wednesday, while forward Teal Bunbury clocked 88 minutes in his third career appearance as the U.S. Men's National Team prevailed in a 1-0 win over Venezuela on Saturday.
Don't miss the trio take on Panama tonight at 7:30 p.m. CT. Watch the game live on ESPN3/ Galavision, or join the Kansas City chapter of American Outlaws for their watch party at Johnny's Tavern in the Power & Light District downtown.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY PRESEASON COMMENCES
Sporting Kansas City kicked off preseason on Monday at the Kansas City Chiefs Indoor Practice Facility. The team will train Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. CT before departing for Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday.
All members of the media are invited to attend, and interviews with Sporting KC players and coaches will be available immediately following the training sessions at approximately 10:30 a.m. CT. Please note that training times and durations are subject to change and media are encouraged to arrive early for photo and b-roll opportunities. Media members are asked to please park in the extended portion of the player lot on the west side of the practice facility and enter through the doors on the side of the practice field.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY HIRES DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Sporting Kansas City welcomes Staci Schottman as the new Director of Community Relations. In her new role with Sporting, Schottman will serve as the primary contact for the LIVE STRONG partnership, oversee the Sporting 22 program and lead the execution of all other community relationsinitiatives involving the club. Additionally, she will manage donation requests and oversee all player, coach and team mascot appearances.
Schottman spent the last six years as Director of Public Relations and Communications for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. She previously served as Community Relations Manager with Sporting Kansas City from 1999-2005 and can now be reached at sschottman@SportingKC.com.
TUNE INTO 610 SPORTS RADIO THIS THURSDAY FOR THE SPORTING KC SHOW
Sporting Kansas City discussion will again be available the airwaves once again on Thursday with host Josh Klingler of 610 Sports Radio . Tune in from 7-8 p.m. CT to catch special guests Matt Besler, newly acquired midfielder Paulo Nagamura and assistant coach John Pascarella.
FOLLOW SPORTING KANSAS CITY ONLINE
Sporting Kansas City fans looking to keep up with the club on the worldwide web now have a place to go. The new social media page on SportingKC.com features Twitter account information for the club, its players as well as many staff members. Additionally, fans may take advantage of the Media Recap page for all the latest independent news coverage available online.
SPORTINGKC.COM POSTS TRANSACTION TRACKER FOR PLAYER MOVEMENT
Stay updated on all the offseason developments via the Sporting Kansas City Transaction Tracker on SportingKC.com. The new tool allows Sporting Kansas City supporters to quickly review all player moves made since the end of the 2011 Major League Soccer season, including a timeline of the transactions and a side-by-side view of players acquired and released.
For all the latest Sporting Kansas City news and information, visit SportingKC.com and SportingMembership.com .
SERIES TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR OLYMPIC QUALIFYING AT LIVESTRONG SPORTING PARK
Series tickets for the elimination-round matches of the 2012 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park are now available to purchase by the general public .
A series ticket consists of a ticket to all three matches at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, beginning with the decisive semifinalmatches on Saturday, March 31 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. CT and culminating with the championship match on Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. CT. Series tickets begin at $56 for all three matches (seating and pricing chart on right) and can be ordered online at ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, at local Ticketmaster ticket centers and at the LIVESTRONG Sporting Park box offices .
Individual tickets will go on sale at a later date, pending availability.
FOLLOW SPORTING KANSAS CITY TO DISNEY WORLD
Join Sporting Kansas City in sunny Orlando, Fla. as they prepare for the 2012 season by participating in the 2012 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic. Travel packages are available throughAnthony Travel and include: Accommodations for 3-nights at Disney'sCaribbean Beach Resort, two-day Magic Your Way Base Ticket, admission to games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, VIP access to ProSoccer Classic Player Meet & Greet and Anthony Travel on-site assistance. For more information, click here .
2012 HOME OPENER SET FOR MARCH 17
Sporting Kansas City will play their first home match of 2012 at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park on Saturday, March 17 against the New England Revolution. The match comes one week after Sporting Kansas City opens the 2012 season on the road at D.C. United on Saturday, March 10. Visit SportingKC.com/schedule to see all 34 games on Sporting Kansas City's regular season slate.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY UNVEILS PROVIDENCE FAMILY PLAN
Sporting Kansas City has introduced the new Providence Family Plan to make season tickets affordable for families. Purchase two regular South Stand season tickets for receive two free youth (13 and under) South Stand season tickets. The whole family canenjoy Kansas City's most electric sports atmosphere all season long for less than $800. Payment plans are available. To take advantage of this offer, click here or call 888-4KC GOAL.
2012 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2012 Sporting Kansas City season at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park are now on sale .
Fans ages 21 and older now have the option to purchase season tickets in the Budweiser Corner at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, an all-inclusive terrace area which provides stadium-style food options and draft beer choices.
On Wednesday, Sporting released the remaining 100 Members' Stand season tickets to existing Season Ticket Members who renew before February 3rd. Act now to reserve your seat in one of the most popular sections of LIVESTRONG Sporting Park !
Major League Soccer Stories from January 25, 2012
- RSL Announces 2012 Preseason Camp Roster - Real Salt Lake
- Dynamo Match at San Jose Rescheduled for March 17 - Houston Dynamo FC
- AT&T Park to Host Earthquakes-Dynamo Match on March 17 as Part of Doubleheader - San Jose Earthquakes
- The Impact Wins 7-0 Against Iteso University - Club de Foot Montreal
- Sporting Kansas City Weekly Update - Sporting Kansas City
- Real Salt Lake Invites Fans to Saturday's Open House at Rio Tinto Stadium - Real Salt Lake
- D.C. United Signs Argentine Defender Emiliano Dudar - D.C. United
- Sounders FC Aligns with U-23 PDL Franchise - Seattle Sounders FC
- New York Signs Goalkeeper Jeremy Vuolo - Red Bull New York
- Crew Welcomes New Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer - Columbus Crew SC
- Chicago Fire Sign Zimbabwean Striker Kheli Dube - Chicago Fire FC
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