Crazy but True

So it wasn't our player, but this is too good not to pass on. In this week's SUM U-17 Cup, DC United 'keeper Dakota "Cody" Niedermeier stopped FIVE STRAIGHT PKs. That's cool and all. But his PK is the shot that helped DCU to the title over Real Salt Lake after 9 rounds. No, we're not kidding. Craziness.

ESPN Page 2 in KC

Hampton Stevens joined us for the Man Utd match last Sunday, getting the views of some fans traveling from all over the country and world to see the Wizards host United. Check out his post here or watch the video below:

Kamara Cam Post Man Utd

Ha. You know what happens when Kei Kamara busts out the flip cam. This time he did so after the win over Manchester United. See the results:

Preki Figurines on Saturday

The first 4,000 fans to enter the stadium on Saturday will receive a complimentary Preki figurine courtesy of Time Warner Cable. The former Wizards standout and two-time league MVP returns to Kansas City as head coach of Toronto FC. In nine seasons with the Wizards, Preki recorded 79 goals and 102 assists and will be inducted in the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame prior to the U.S. Men’s National Team exhibition against Brazil on Tuesday, August 10th at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

What was your favorite Preki moment? Can you chip a PK like he did? What will the score be Saturday? If you don't already have tickets, you can get them here.

Help us Stuff the Bus

The Kansas City Wizards Wives Club and 94.9 KCMO are teaming up again this year to assist City Union Mission to provide school supplies for less fortunate children in the Greater Kansas City area. As part of KCMO’s four-week campaign asking listeners to donate school supplies, clothing and monetary donations, the Wizards Wives Club will be organizing a collection site at the Wizards July 31 match against Toronto FC at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Bins will be set up at each entrance into the stadium for fans to drop off items and those that contribute three or more items at the gates will receive a four-pack of Wizards tumblers.

KCMO will broadcast via a live remote from CommunityAmerica Ballpark before the match against Toronto FC. Single-game tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or at any area Ticketmaster outlet. 

KC Star Loves KCW

So, if you haven't seen the Kansas City Star today or you don't live in Kansas City to see it, we thought we'd take a couple of pictures for you. Our win over Manchester United was the LEAD STORY on the front page A1. It was then the lead story on Sports 1, and we had a full page of sidebars and related stories inside the sports section, next to a full-page ad for 2011 season tickets going on sale. Take a look below and call 888-4KC-GOAL to reserve your seats in the new stadium next year! (Current season ticket holders are already reserved.)

2,011 for 2011

If you were at Arrowhead Stadium last night or watching on Fox Soccer Channel, you might have seen the commercial above. As it shows, the players are pretty pumped about the new stadium opening next summer. Now is your chance to reserve your spot! 

If you're not already a season ticket holder, initial payments for 2011 season tickets are now being accepted.  (Current season ticket holders are already in line.) How many of them? 2,011. The phones are ringing fast this morning, so don't delay. Call us at 888-4KC-GOAL or click here and use the promo code 2011 to reserve your seats at our sparkling new stadium! Forget what it will look like? See below:

Wow. What a Win.

Can you believe it? Our boys just beat Manchester United. That's right...the Red Devils...the 11-time English Premier League champs. Wow. Watch the highlights above. See the notables here in the post-game press release. See the quotes here, including this one from Nani:

MANCHESTER UNITED MIDFIELDER NANI
On Kansas City’s style of play
“Their entire team played very well today. They played with a lot of motivation because they played Manchester United. It's difficult to compare them directly to Barcelona because they're one of the best teams in the world to play that kind of football, but they play very nice and quick and they passed the ball well like a quality Spanish club. Their style was good.”

Tomorrow morning, the first 2,011 season ticket deposits become available for the new stadium. (Season ticket holders, not to worry, you're already in line and that won't change.) If you're not currently a season ticket holder, call us tomorrow at 888-4KC-GOAL to make your initial payment of $50 per seat.

Manchester United Touch Down

That's right folks, the most valuable sports team in all of the world is now right here in Kansas City. Manchester United touched down just a few moments ago, as you see in the photo above. There's a press conference after 3 p.m. this afternoon, then a training session at Swope (not open to the general public without already-purchased special tickets). Tomorrow night, your Wizards play United at 5 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium! Tickets are still available starting at just $20. Buy them here if you don't yet have them.

Ask the Commissioner

Sunday, MLS Commissioner Don Garber will make the trip to Kansas City to watch our Wizards host English powerhouses Manchester United. Mr. Garber has agreed to answer some questions posed by fans through the blog, Facebook and Twitter. If you have a question about MLS, post it in the comments section. We will ask select questions and post the responses after the match.