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Wizards Defeat San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 in Second Preseason Game

February 10, 2010 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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(February 10, 2010) - The Kansas City Wizards continued their fine start to the preseason on Wednesday, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in suburban Phoenix, Arizona. Kei Kamara made the biggest impact for the Wizards, scoring all three goals in the first of four 30-minute sessions.

"It was a good opportunity to evaluate the players we have left in camp," said Wizards manager Peter Vermes. "To be able to score some goals and create some chances was obviously an added benefit as well."

It took just over 20 minutes for Kamara to score his first goal, heading home a right side cross from Chance Myers just outside the six-yard box. After that the goals appeared to come easy for the Sierra Leone international. Just four minutes after his first goal, Kamara grabbed his second of the afternoon on a breakaway after collecting a missed clearance by the San Jose defense, slotting the ball past San Jose goalkeeper Joe Cannon right as he crossed into the 18-yard area.

Kamara only had to wait another four minutes to cap off his hat trick with a left-footed goal from the penalty spot, this time off a cross from left-sided trialist Ryan Smith.

"Kei found himself in some good spots and took advantage of the opportunities that were given to him," Vermes said. "He has a burning desire to be successful, so that's obviously a big help."

The Wizards will look to continue their preseason winning streak this Saturday when they play the San Jose Earthquakes again, this time at The Soccer Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University. The Wizards won their first preseason match against the NPSL's Arizona Sahuaros 5-0 last Saturday.

The Kansas City Wizards began training in Phoenix, Arizona last week, signaling the start of a five-week preseason camp to prepare the team for the 2010 MLS season. Nine teams from across Major League Soccer will join the Wizards in the Arizona capital, part of an effort by the organization to create a consistent preseason base for multiple MLS teams.

Daily training updates, videos and match reports from Arizona will be available throughout the preseason on www.kcwizards.com and Hillcrest Road, the official blog of the Kansas City Wizards (www.hillcrestroadblog.com).

Line-ups:

1st Session:

Kansas City Wizards: Louis Crayton; Chance Myers, Aaron Hohlbein, Jimmy Conrad, Roger Espinoza; Birahim Diop, Stéphane Auvray, Josh Wolff, Ryan Smith; Davy Arnaud, Kei Kamara

San Jose Earthquakes: Joe Cannon, Chris Leitch, Bobby Burling, Brandon McDonald, Ramiro Corrales, Arturo Alvarez, Ramon Sanchez, Simon Elliott, Bobby Convey, Cornell Glen, Eduardo.

2nd Session:

Kansas City Wizards: Ian Walker; Chance Myers, Aaron Hohlbein, Jimmy Conrad, Roger Espinoza; Korede Aiyegbusi, Stéphane Auvray, Igor Kostrov, Ryan Smith; Teal Bunbury, Kei Kamara

San Jose Earthquakes: Joe Cannon, Chris Leitch, Bobby Burling, Brandon McDonald, Ramiro Corrales, Arturo Alvarez, Ramon Sanchez, Simon Elliott, Bobby Convey, Cornell Glen, Eduardo.

3rd Session:

Kansas City Wizards: Alex Horwath; Jonathan Leathers, Matt Besler, Nick Cardenas, Michael Harrington; Alexei Casian, Kurt Morsink, Korede Aiyegbusi, Mauro Fuzetti; Teal Bunbury, Santiago Hirsig

San Jose Earthquakes: Andrew Weber, Evan Brown, Troy Roberts, Aaron Pitchkolan, Justin Morrow, Chris Wondolowski, Brad Ring, Trialist, Joey Gjertsen, Quincy Amarikwa, Andrew Hoxie

4th Session:

Kansas City Wizards: Trialist GK; Chris Gbandi, Nick Cardenas, Matt Besler, Rich Costanzo; Nelson Pizarro, Kevin Souter, Birahim Diop, Michael Kraus; Zoltan, Graham Zusi

San Jose Earthquakes: Mike Graczyk, Evan Brown, Troy Roberts, Aaron Pitchkolan, Justin Morrow, Steve Beitashour, Brad Ring, Trialist, Joey Gjertsen, Quincy Amarikwa, Chris Wondolowski (Trialist 100th minute).

Scoring:

First Session:

22' - Kei Kamara (Chance Myers) 26' - Kei Kamara (Unassisted) 30' - Kei Kamara (Ryan Smith)

Wizards Preseason Schedule:

Date/Time (All Times Central) Opponent Location Result

Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Arizona Sahuaros Grand Canyon University Win, 5-0

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 12 p.m. San Jose Earthquakes Reach 11 Win, 3-0

Saturday, Feb. 13, 12 p.m. San Jose Earthquakes Arizona State University

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 12 p.m. Chivas USA Reach 11

Friday, Feb. 26, Time TBA Los Angeles Galaxy Reach 11

Thursday, March 4, 12 p.m. Columbus Crew Reach 11

Sunday, March 7, 12 p.m. Grand Canyon University Reach 11

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 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, which was approved Jan. 19, 2010. To renew season tickets or place a deposit for new season tickets, call the Wizards locally at 888-4KC-GOAL or 913-387-3400 or visit www.kcwizards.com.

Kansas City is one of 18 cities included in the USA Bid Committee's bid to FIFA. The USA Bid Committee will submit their bid to FIFA in May, with FIFA choosing the host nations for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in December of 2010. To support the effort, Kansas Citians are asked to sign the petition at www.goUSAbid.com/kc and pass the petition along to their friends and family.

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