Wizards Get Back to Action Saturday
June 21, 2010 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
The Kansas City Wizards return to MLS play this Saturday against the Eastern Conference-leading New York Red Bulls at 7:30 p.m. CT at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. New York has compiled 21 points so far this season, with a 7-5-0 record. Kansas City is hoping to continue their upswing after a 2-0 win over the Union on June 10. Kamara struck early with a goal in the 9th minute, while midfielder Graham Zusi scored his first career MLS goal in the 35th. Goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen recorded his fifth shutout of 2010, tying him for second in MLS in shutouts.
The Red Bulls are looking to rebound from a 4-2 loss to Brazilian club Cruzeiro in a friendly last Friday. Forward Juan Pablo Angel has six goals in MLS play this season, tying him for third in MLS with San Jose's Chris Wondolowski and Kansas City's own Kei Kamara. Kamara's next goal will set a new career high, after his AT&T Goal of the Week winner from the June 10 match against the Philadelphia Union tied his previous career high set in 2009, when he scored five goals for Houston and one for the Wizards.
Saturday's match can once again be viewed on KCWE 29 featuring play-by-play announcer Dave Borchardt and analyst Sasha Victorine, with 30-minute pre-game and 30-minute post-game shows.
All week, the Kansas City Wizards, the Kansas City Power & Light District and the Kansas City/USA Host City Bid Committee will continue the 2010 Summer of Soccer World Cup watch parties in the Living Room at KC Live! So far, the Summer of Soccer has played host to thousands of viewers for the USA and Mexico matches, as well as other major games. The USA will once again take the pitch on Wednesday against Algeria as they look to secure a spot in the second round. Kansas City Wizards players will join fans Wednesday at the watch party to cheer on the United States.
Second round World Cup coverage will begin on Saturday when the winner of Group A will face the runner-up of Group B. If the United States advances into the knockout round, their first elimination match will be either Saturday at 1:30 p.m. CT (if they finish 1st in Group C) or Sunday at 9 a.m. CT (if they finish 2nd in Group C). Matches will continue to be broadcast live in the Living Room, and food and drink specials will continue to be offered at the bars and restaurants of the Power & Light District.
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