MLS Sporting Kansas City

Wizards Weekly Update

May 18, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release


WOLFF WINS MLS PLAYER OF THE WEEK, CONTENDING FOR BUDWEISER GOLDEN BOOT:

Kansas City Wizards forward Josh Wolff has been named MLS Player of the Week for the 2nd time this season and the 7th time in his career. Wolff scored both Kansas City goals in a 2-0 win Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium. Thanks to his effort, the Wizards became the first club to defeat RSL in a regular-season game at their new venue. Wolff is now tied with Chicago's Brian McBride for the MLS lead with six goals on the season. All six of his goals have come over the last six games.

With two strikes Saturday, Wolff moved into a tie with Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle for 15th in MLS history and 8th among active players in goals scored. He is also nominated for the Goal of the Week Award. Fans can vote online at http://web.mlsnet.com/sights/goal_of_the_week.

2009 Budweiser Golden Boot Standings

PLAYER TEAM GP G A

Josh Wolff KC 9 6 0

Brian McBride CHI 9 6 0

Landon Donovan LA 9 5 3

Robbie Findley RSL 9 5 2

Guillermo Barros Schelotto CLB 9 5 1

Conor Casey COL 8 5 1

Luciano Emilio DC 10 5 0

Kenny Cooper DAL 9 4 0

Amado Guevara TOR 9 3 4

Claudio Lopez KC 10 3 3

Career Goal Leaders

RK PLAYER G

1 Jaime Moreno 125

2 Ante Razov 114

3 Jason Kreis 108

4 Jeff Cunningham 104

5 Taylor Twellman 99

6 Landon Donovan 89

7 Roy Lassiter 88

8 Raul Diaz Arce 82

Carlos Ruiz 82

10 Preki 79

11 Brian McBride 73

12 Ronald Cerritos 71

Steve Ralston 71

13 Cobi Jones 70

15 Josh Wolff 68

Edson Buddle 68

17 Mark Chung 61

18 Brian Ching 60

Clint Mathis 60

20 Diego Serna 57

Active Goal Leaders

RK PLAYER G

1 Jaime Moreno 125

2 Ante Razov 114

3 Jeff Cunningham 104

4 Taylor Twellman 99

5 Landon Donovan 89

6 Brian McBride 73

7 Steve Ralston 71

8 Josh Wolff 68

Edson Buddle 68

10 Brian Ching 60

Clint Mathis 60

KANSAS CITY HOSTS 2ND DOG'S NIGHT AT THE WIZARDS EVENT:

The Kansas City Wizards host 1st place Chivas USA this Saturday, May 23 for Kansas City's second-ever Dog's Night at the Wizards event. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their favorite canine friend out to CommunityAmerica Ballpark to watch the Wizards take on League-leading Chivas USA. Dog/owner ticket packages cost just $30, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Kansas City area animal shelters. Each ticket order must include a Dog's Night at the Wizards registration form, a signed waiver and a copy of the dog's up-to-date immunization record.

Gary Lezak of KSHB-TV, Holly Starr of 38 the Spot, Jenny Matthews of Mix 93.3, and Bryan Truta of 105.1 Jack FM will be on hand to help judge the Three Dog Bakery "Best-Dressed Dog" contest prior to the game, with the winners presented at halftime. Local pet businesses will be on hand to showcase their products and services throughout the game under the "Big Dog Tent" on the concourse. Members of the KC Disc Dogs will be performing Frisbee tricks at halftime, and all benefiting shelters will have animals on site ready for adoption throughout the game.

For more information on the event, visit www.kcwizards.com/dogsnight. Dog's Night at the Wizards is sponsored by: Paw Prints Magazine, Saving Animals by Supportive Seniors Young-at-Heart (S.A.S.S.Y. Ladies Club), Thee Dog Bakery and Kansas City Veterinary Care. Participating animal shelters include: Wayside Waifs, Animal Haven and The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.

BOY SCOUTS TO ATTEND SATURDAY'S GAME:

A large group of are Boy Scouts will attend Saturday night's match. Defender Chance Myers and Goalkeeper Eric Kronberg will instruct the Scouts in a clinic. The instruction will be done on the field at CommunityAmerica prior to Saturday's match, and the Scouts will be given a patch for their participation in the evening.

Who: D Chance Myers, GK Eric Kronberg

When: Saturday, May 23; 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Where: CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, KS

WIZARDS TO SHOW GOAL! THE DREAM BEGINS AFTER SATURDAY'S GAME:

After the match Saturday against Chivas USA, the Boy Scouts and other fans will be encouraged to remain at the stadium to watch Disney's Goal! The Dream Begins on the video board at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The showing is the first of two scheduled this season, as the Wizards will show Goal II: Living the Dream after the match September 19 against FC Dallas.

WIZARDS SUPERLIGA SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED, MEDIA CREDENTIALS AVAILABLE:

The Kansas City Wizards will participate in the 3rd edition of SuperLiga™, the competition that brings the USA-Mexico soccer rivalry to the club level. SuperLiga pits four MLS clubs and four clubs from the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Primera Division against one another. Kansas City has history with both of its opening-round opponents from Mexico's top flight, Club Santos Laguna and FC Atlas. The Wizards will play one home SuperLiga game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark and one in St. Louis, Mo.

Media planning to cover SuperLiga 2009 can apply for media credentials using the online accreditation form at http://sum.iwebreg.com/apply starting Monday, May 18.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, June 17, 2009. No credential applications will be accepted after the deadline. Please be aware that due to the strong media interest expected for the tournament, credentials per organization will be limited.

Please note the following:

MLS TEAM CREDENTIALS: All media members who possess a 2009 MLS All-Season credential for any of the four participating MLS teams (Chicago Fire, New England Revolution, Chivas USA and Kansas City Wizards) will automatically receive a credential to cover all SuperLiga matches. ONLINE PROCESS: If you have applied for credentials for recent MLS / SUM events, you must login in to your account using your email address and password (if you have forgotten your password please click on the option that states "Reset Password"). Otherwise, please register through the application.

For further information, please contact Kristel Valencia at MLS Communications, +1-212-450-1415 or kristel.valencia@mlsnet.com.

SuperLiga™ 2009 Schedule*

(All Times Eastern) / * Subject to change

Saturday, June 20

Chicago Fire vs. San Luis (Toyota Park - Bridgeview, Ill) 20:00

Chivas USA vs. Tigres UANL (The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif.) 22:00

Sunday, June 21

Kansas City Wizards vs. Atlas (Robert R. Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University - St. Louis, Mo.) 16:30

New England Revolution vs. Santos Laguna (Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, Mass.) 18:30

Tuesday, June 23

Chicago Fire vs. Chivas USA (Toyota Park - Bridgeview, Ill.) 20:00

San Luis vs. Tigres UANL (Toyota Park - Bridgeview, Ill.) 22:00

Wednesday, June 24

New England Revolution vs. Kansas City Wizards (Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, Mass.) 19:00

Santos Laguna vs. Atlas (Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, Mass.) 21:00

Saturday, June 27

Chicago Fire vs. Tigres UANL (Toyota Park - Bridgeview, Ill.) 20:00

Chivas USA vs. San Luis (The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif.) 22:00

Sunday, June 28

New England Revolution vs. Atlas (Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, Mass.) 16:30

Kansas City Wizards vs. Santos Laguna (CommunityAmerica Ballpark - Kansas City, Kan.) 18:30

Wednesday, July 15

Semifinal 1 (TBD)

Semifinal 2 (TBD)

Wednesday, August 5

Final (TBD)

SPANISH-LANGUAGE COACH'S SHOW AIRS THURSDAY ON 1480 AM:

Wizards Head Coach Curt Onalfo will join Enrique Morales Thursday at 5 p.m. CT for his weekly Spanish-language coach's show on Ke Buena 1480 AM. Spanish-speaking fans are encouraged to listen for a recap of last week's game against Real Salt Lake and a look ahead to Saturday's match against Chivas USA.

WIZARDS PLAYERS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY:

Who: D Jimmy Conrad

When: Sunday, May 17; 7:00-7:30 p.m.

Where: Visitation Grad School, Kansas City, MO

What: Jimmy Conrad spoke to children at Visitation's end of the year Athletic Banquet. He will talk to them about how working hard and setting goals in school and with sports contributed to his success on the field.

Who: M Davy Arnaud, M Jack Jewsbury, F Josh Wolff, F Adam Cristman

When: Monday, May 18; 1:00 p.m.

Where: Creekmore Golf Club, Raymore, MO

What: Four Wizards players will be participating in Hope House's Fundraising Golf Tournament. This game might not be on the soccer field, but they will be paired with various foursomes and their competitive nature will still drive some serious competition.

Who: D Michael Harrington, D Aaron Hohlbein

When: Tuesday, May 19; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Where: Polo Soccer Fields, Kansas City, MO

What: KCFC soccer players will have the opportunity to get some pointers from the pros, as Michael Harrington and Aaron Hohlbein will "pop-in" to help with their practice and talk to the children about teamwork.

Who: F Claudio Lopez, M Santiago Hirsig, F Herculez Gomez

When: Wednesday, May 20; 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Chestnut Traffic Way, Independence, MO

What: NE Soccer League soccer players will have the opportunity to get some pointers from the pros, as Claudio Lopez, Santiago Hirsig, and Herculez Gomez will "pop-in" to help with their practice and talk to the children about teamwork.

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