Sporting KC has had a flare for the dramatic during their 13-game MLS unbeaten streak. Things were no different Saturday. Struggling forward Teal Bunbury came off the bench on his bobblehead give-away night, but with KC down 1-0 to the New England Revolution in the 89th minute, Bunbury buried a shot in the back of the net to save a point for Sporting, set the club record for … [Read more...] about Bunbury’s late goal saves tie for Sporting KC
Archives for July 2011
Vehr Factor Enjoys Success At Show-Me State Games
Vehr Factor, a U7 Ozark based team, attended the Show-Me Games in Columbia, MO July 23 &24. The team was coached by Chris Vehr and Brett Ulrich. The team played in 100+ degree weather with a victory over three teams (all shut outs) and 0-0 tie. This is the second tournament the team has played in this summer and their second 1st place victory! from left to right: Coach … [Read more...] about Vehr Factor Enjoys Success At Show-Me State Games
See Jack Jewsbury playing in the MLS All-Star game July 27th on ESPN2
My prediction, Jack Jewsbury will score Wednesday night in the All Star game! Springfield native Jack Jewsbury will be making his first Major League Soccer All-Star game appearance in his 9 years in the league. The team will be playing against Manchester United. As captain for the Portland Timbers, he has started in 19 games this season and leads the team in goals and … [Read more...] about See Jack Jewsbury playing in the MLS All-Star game July 27th on ESPN2
USA Stuck In Neutral
The website welcomes a new contributor, Matt Isaacson is a Drury grad and KC resident who will following the US National team. Here's his opening salvo... The US National Team is facing a critical period and a possible loss in identity. After being the undisputed kings of Concacaf for the majority of the last decade, Mexico has knocked us off our perch. With stronger … [Read more...] about USA Stuck In Neutral
Sporting KC routs Toronto with 4 goals
After seven straight games in which they scored two goals or fewer, Sporting KC (6-6-8) broke out in a big way Saturday night, beating Toronto FC 4-2. After not scoring before the 90th minute in their last two games, Sporting coach Peter Vermes said his team needed to start this game well. “We talked about having the desire to get on the scoreboard first,” Vermes … [Read more...] about Sporting KC routs Toronto with 4 goals