Wizards Host Chicago, Blanco After USA-Mexico
Published on August 10, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
WIZARDS, BUDWEISER HOST WATCH PARTIES FOR USA-MEXICO WORLD CUP QUALIFIER:
Wednesday, the Wizards and Budweiser will host watch parties at both area 810 Zone locations for the World Cup Qualifier between the United States and Mexico at famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. A watch party will also be available for Wizards and Mexico supporters at Taqueria Mexico on Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. CT, broadcast live on Telemundo (Spanish) and mun2 (English).
NBC Universal has agreed to allow local cable companies a free one-day preview of mun2. Wizards partner Time Warner Cable has taken advantage of this offer and will allow customers free access to mun2 for the day on channel 154. DirecTV will offer mun2 as a free preview on Channel 203, and Dish Network will offer mun2 as a free preview on Channel 838.
Watch party locations:
Taqueria Mexico
3300 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 722-9200
810 Zone - Leawood
4800 W 119th St
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 469-9663
810 Zone - Plaza
4686 Broadway St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 268-9663
WIZARDS HOST CHICAGO FIRE, CUAUHTEMOC BLANCO AUG. 16
The Kansas City Wizards host the Chicago Fire this Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. CT at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Chicago, 2nd place in the Eastern Conference, features Mexico legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco, USA international Chris Rolfe and USA Gold Cup goalkeeper Jon Busch. The Wizards will host First Responders Appreciation Day, recognizing police officers, firefighters and EMT's for their service to the community. Festivities will include a halftime soccer match between area police officers and fire fighters. For tickets, visit www.Ticketmaster.com/kcwizards. Call the Wizards at (913) 387-3400 for more information on First Responders Appreciation Day, as a portion of proceeds from tickets sold through this promotion will benefit the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund.
WIZARDS HOLD 3RD ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE:
The Kansas City Wizards 3rd Annual Blood Drive will take place at all Community Blood Center locations (below) this week during regular business hours (below) from M-F. As part of the drive, Sports Radio 810 WHB's The Border Patrol will air live from the 4040 Main Street office on Tuesday, August 11 from 6-10 a.m. CT. Kerry Zavagnin will then appear at the center from 1:30-2:30 p.m. CT. Mascot Dynamo the Dragon will also appear from 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT, greeting donors and recruiting more on the streets.
All donors are entered into a drawing to win one of three great Kansas City Wizards packages:
4 Stadium Reserve tickets to August 29 game vs. RSL and participation in pre-game ceremonies on the field
4 Stadium Reserve tickets to August 16 game vs. Chicago Fire and team signed ball
2009 team signed Kansas City Wizards jersey
Community Blood Center Hours & Locations
Missouri Locations Kansas Locations
Administration Offices & Donor Center
4040 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111-2390
toll free: 1-888-647-4040
(816) 753-4040
fax (816) 968-4047
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM - 3 PM
Blue Springs Center
1124 W. 40 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 224-0728
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM -
3 PM
Gladstone Center
7265 N. Oak Trafficway
Gladstone, MO 64118
(816) 468-9813
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM -
3 PM
St. Joseph Center
3122 Frederick
St. Joseph, MO 64506
toll free: 1-800-725-6791
(816) 232-6791
For directions, click here.
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM -
3 PM
Jefferson City Center
751 W. Stadium Blvd, Suite D
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 556-5550
Toll Free 1-866-656-5550
Hours:
Mon.
11 AM -
6 PM
Tues.-Wed.
Closed
Thurs.
11 AM -
6 PM
Fri.
Closed
Overland Park Center
Times Square Shopping Center
10568 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 383-6800
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM -
3 PM
Olathe Center
1463 E. 151st St.
(913) 829-3724
Olathe, KS
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM -
3 PM
Lawrence Center
1410 Kasold
Lawrence, KS 66049-2342
(785) 843-5383
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.
8 AM - 6 PM
Fri.
8 AM -
3 PM
Topeka Center
800 SW Lane
Topeka, KS 66606
(800) 279-5943
(785) 233-0195
MODIFIED JIMMY CONRAD SHOW AIRS FROM FOX AND HOUND IN OVERLAND PARK THIS MONTH:
The Jimmy Conrad Show, presented by Budweiser, will air Wednesday night on Sports Radio 810 WHB from 7-8 p.m. CT and simulcast online at kcwizards.com. The show will be broadcast live from Fox and Hound in Overland Park, Kan. during the month of August. Fans are encouraged to call in during the show at 913-3-810-810.
Fox and Hound - Overland Park
10428 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-1700
In 2009, the Wizards will take registrations from fans at each edition of the Jimmy Conrad Show for month-end drawings. Prizes will include Field Side Reserved tickets, a clinic from a Wizards player, a Football/Futbol double-header package and a VIP Meet & Greet session after a training session. Each fan can enter that month's drawing each time they attend The Jimmy Conrad Show.
The Jimmy Conrad Show will be held at different bars throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. The show will run from 7-8 p.m. CT each week except for a small number of nights when the time will change due to programming conflicts on Sports Radio 810 WHB.
Month Prize Winner
April 2 Field Side Reserved tickets to Kansas City Wizards vs. D.C. United May 6 Matt Fulton
May VIP Meet & Greet session for 10 at a Wizards practice Mandy Kraft
June 4 Terrace Table tickets to Kansas City Wizards vs. Houston Dynamo July 4 Jeremy Underwood
July Youth-team clinic with a Kansas City Wizards player
August Football/Futbol Double-Header package including KU, K-State or MU Football tickets
September 2 Field Side Reserved tickets to Kansas City Wizards vs. Colorado Rapids Sept. 26
October Autographed Wizards jersey and on-field VIP experience at 2009 playoff game
Fans can download archives of The Jimmy Conrad Show from the podcast page at kcwizards.com.
ZONA WIZARDS AIRS THURSDAY ON 1480 AM:
Wizards Interim Head Coach Peter Vermes will join Enrique Morales each Thursday at 5 p.m. CT for the weekly Spanish-language coach's show Zona Wizards on Ke Buena 1480 AM. This week, Spanish-speaking fans are encouraged to listen for a recap of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup⢠Qualifier between USA and Mexico and a look ahead to Sunday's match against the Chicago Fire and Mexico legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco.
WOLFF, ZUSI POP-IN AT BV PARKS AND REC:
Who: F Josh Wolff, M-F Graham Zusi
When: Thursday, August 13; 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Where: Blue Valley Parks and Rec, Overland Park, KS
What: High school soccer players attending "boot camp" at BV Parks and Rec. will have the opportunity to get some pointers from the pros, as Wolff and Zusi "pop-in" to help with their drills and talk to the players about teamwork.
DYNAMO THE DRAGON APPEARS AT COCO KEY:
Who: Dynamo the Dragon
When: Friday August 14; 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: CoCo Key Water Resort
What: August is Family Fun in the Sun month at CoCo Key and Dynamo will be there to help celebrate by signing autographs, taking pictures, and interacting with the guests.
CONRAD PARTICIPATES IN WALK FOR AUTISM:
Who: D Jimmy Conrad, TBD Players
When: Saturday, August 15; 4:00-7:00 pm
Where: All-American Indoor, 8875 Rosehill, Lenexa, KS
What: The Kansas City Wizards and Autism Speaks have partnered up to hold a kick-off event for the Walk for Autism. Interested teams are welcome to come hear guest speakers, pick up information on the cause, and enroll children (with Autism) in the Wizards soccer clinic. Capitan Jimmy Conrad and other select players will work with volunteers and therapists to instruct the children. Sign up at www.walknowforautism.org/kansascity.
Major League Soccer Stories from August 10, 2009
- Casey Wins Player of the Week; Previewing Week 22 of the MLS Regular Season - MLS
- Sounders FC News & Notes - Seattle Sounders FC
- Wizards Host Chicago, Blanco After USA-Mexico - Sporting Kansas City
- Galaxy Weekly Update - LA Galaxy
- Rapids' Conor Casey wins MLS Player of the Week honors - Colorado Rapids
- Earthquakes News & Notes - San Jose Earthquakes
- Tickets go on sale for Houston Dynamo's Champions League home games - Houston Dynamo FC
- Alvarez, Sanchez and Glen Called Up For World Cup Qualifying Match Wednesday - San Jose Earthquakes
- Fire's Blanco on cover of EA SPORTS Game - Chicago Fire FC
- New York Red Bulls Weekly Update - Red Bull New York
- Fire's Peter Lowry up for MLS Goal of the Week - Chicago Fire FC
- MLS Stars Blanco and Kljestan Named Cover Athletes For EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 10 in North America - MLS
- Revolution Update: August 10th - New England Revolution
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