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KC Wizards Face Houston Saturday – Live on Fox Soccer

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Jack Jewsbury vs NE Revolution, 2009

Jack Jewsbury vs NE Revolution, 2009

The Kansas City Wizards (2-1-1, tied for second place in Eastern Conference) travel to Houston to face the Dynamo (2-2-1, fourth place in Western Conference) on Saturday. Game time is 7:30 pm and as noted, it’s being broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel.

Houston attempts to rebound from a bad loss to Chicago in which they lost midfielder Geoff Cameron for the season. The Dynamo’s makeshift lineup will attempt to combat one of the hottest teams in MLS, while Kansas City will hope a road victory against a veteran Houston squad will help position them one of the teams to beat in MLS.

On Oct. 4 of last season, both sides needed a win as Houston wanted to earn home-field advantage for the playoffs, while Kansas City was still fighting for the last playoff spot. An early red card by Cam Weaver left the Dynamo short-handed for most of the match, but Luis Angel Landin scored his only goal thus far in MLS, and Houston held the lead until the 73rd minute. However, the Wizards’ Zoltan scored a beautiful goal from a long ball played over the top of the Dynamo defense, and as a result the match ended in a disappointing draw for both teams.

Happy Birthday Jack Jewsbury!

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Jack Jewsbury, April 2008

Jack Jewsbury, April 2008

Under the category of ‘time flies’ it’s once again time to reach out to Springfield’s professional representative, Jack Jewsbury. The new Major League Soccer website is as bad as you’ve heard, there is not a roster link on the KC Wizard’s website to point you to. A bit of searching does bring up this unformatted page that identifies Jack as 29 and from Joplin (actually his birthplace) so there is some updating to do. To 30!

Jack will spend his birthday playing – The Kansas City Wizards will play fellow MLS side Colorado Rapids on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. CT in a qualifying game for the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The game will take place at the Stanley H. Durwood Stadium on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), which is located at the intersection of Cherry Street and East 51st Street.

Because the match must have a winner, in the event of a tie the match will go to two 15-minute overtime periods. If the match remains tied after overtime, penalty kicks will be used to determine a winner. The winner of this game will advance in the U.S. Open Cup qualification process to play the winner of a three-team pool that includes the New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union at a date to be determined in May. The winner of that game will then enter into the round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup.

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest soccer competition in the United States, having started in 1914 as the National Challenge Cup. Today, the competition involves teams from all levels of the American soccer pyramid, from semi-pro sides in the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) to teams in Major League Soccer.

The Kansas City Wizards’ 2009 run in the cup was cut short in the quarterfinals with a 1-0 away loss to Seattle Sounders FC. The team suffered a similar fate in 2008, falling 6-5 in a penalty kick shootout to the then-USL1 Seattle Sounders in the quarterfinals.

The Wizards have won the U.S. Open Cup once, defeating the Chicago Fire 1-0 in 2004 at Arrowhead Stadium off an overtime goal from Russian forward Igor Simutenkov.

KC Wizards Open Season With Shutout Win Over DC United

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jewsbury vs DC United, 2008

Photo by KC Star

In case you haven’t seen the details, here’s the description from the KC Star

“We wanted to make sure we come out and put our stamp on things here at home,” said Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad. “We’re not just going to sit back and take it like we did last year.”

It’s hard to blame Conrad for feeling that way. Who wouldn’t want to bury what happened last season, when the Wizards went 8-14-9, struggled at home?

However, it certainly didn’t take the Wizards long to light up the scoreboard against D.C. United. After a shot on goal by Smith in the ninth minute was saved by D.C. goalkeeper Troy Perkins, forward Kei Kamara — who was right in front of the net — scored his first goal of the season on a tap-in.

There are several stories on the KC Star site, on their new “The Full 90″ soccer blog. Check out Down The Byline as well.

Finally, here’s a clip with some interviews and the highlights, including Jack Jewsbury’s penalty kick goal!

Jack Jewsbury Interview

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The Kansas City Wizards began training in Phoenix, Arizona late last month, signaling the start of a five-week preseason camp to prepare the team for the 2010 MLS season. Jack Jewsbury is not with the team however, but rather has begun his recovery from surgery for a tear in his hip. It’s been three months of recovery and the Wizards offered this video interview recently.

Note that there are nine teams from across Major League Soccer are participating with the Wizards in the Arizona capital, part of an effort by the organization to create a consistent preseason base for multiple MLS teams.

US Open Cup Quarterfinals Tonight

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us open cup logoDown to the Final 8 and there’s a pair of Springfield boys still active. Cody Reinberg (Drury 2007/Springfield Demize/Des Moines Menace) plays for Harrisburg

Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at D.C. United (MLS)
Maryland Soccerplex – Boyds, MD | 7:30 p.m.

This is the fourth time the third-year USL2 club will meet an MLS team in the U.S. Open Cup. In 2007, the City Islanders defeated D.C. United 1-0 in a shock third-round result, then took the Revolution to the limit in the quarterfinals before losing 2-1.

The City Islanders lead the USL Second Division with 23 points from 12 matches, three points ahead of the Wilmington Hammerheads, though they lost 3-2 to Wilmington on Saturday in their last league match. Chad Severs has scored seven goals to lead Harrisburg, tied for the USL Second Division lead.

The winner of the United-Harrisburg match will meet the winner of all-USL quarterfinal between Rochester Rhinos (USL1) and Wilmington Hammerheads (USL). Harrisburg will travel to Rochester if they win, while playing host to Wilmington.

Kansas City Wizards (MLS) at Seattle Sounders F.C. (MLS)
Starfire Sports Complex – Tukwila, WA | 10 p.m.

Jack Jewsbury and the KC Wizards have moved into the Quarterfinals of the US Open Cup and as Mike at Down The Byline notes – We Want Silverware

Personally I think it’s time to bring home some more silverware, and the Open Cup is the opportune chance to do it. Only 3 games separate the Wizards from winning the Dewar Cup. With almost 5 years having gone by since the Wizards brought home some silverware, it’s time the Wizards change that and actually win a trophy. Winning the Open Cup would likely mean sacrificing a game or two in league play. If it brings home the Open Cup, I don’t have a major problem with that fact.

Will our boys move on?

KC Wizards Open SuperLiga Play In St Louis Against Atlas FC

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superligaSuperLiga, a premier tournament that pits the best of the United States against the best of Mexico, returns with its third edition to award the heftiest winner’s purse in North American soccer history. The KC Wizards are one of four MLS teams that are competing against four Mexican teams in the SuperLiga tournament, or as the website notes – vying to determine a singular champion of North America.

The Wizards host Atlas FC (also the host club for Springfield’s Sister’s City Soccer Exchange) at Hermann Stadium on the SLU campus today in their opening game. Here are some articles to get you up-to-date:

Jewsbury on Superliga match – it’s a homecoming for Jackie, who played his college ball at SLU

Herculez Gomez Won’t Let Up Against Atlas – Gomez said his father, Manuel, grew up following Atlas as a kid in Guadalajara, Mexico.

KC Wizards vs Atlas FC in St Louis on Sunday

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KC Wizards Logo The Kansas City Wizards will bring Major League Soccer action to St. Louis, MO….at least for one day when they host FC Atlas, from the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Primera Division, in the 3rd edition of SuperLiga™. The game will be held at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on the campus at St. Louis University on Sunday, June 21st at 3:30pm.

SuperLiga, a competition that brings the USA-Mexico soccer rivalry to the club level, 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 host Santos Laguna on Sunday, June 28 game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

The United States National Team is 9-0-2 versus their southern neighbors at home since 1999 with a 19-3 goals-scored advantage. This new found success by the U.S. has pushed the USA-Mexico soccer rivalry to its highest level in series history. The SuperLiga field of teams is divided into two groups, each with two representatives from MLS and two from Mexico’s top flight. For more information on the event, visit www.SuperLiga2009.com.

“USA-Mexico is the biggest soccer rivalry in this region,” Wizards Technical Director Peter Vermes said. “As a player for the U.S. National Team, winning always meant a little bit more against Mexico. SuperLiga gives us the opportunity to extend that intense rivalry to the club level. We look forward to playing Santos Laguna and partner club Atlas AC. Hopefully, we will be as successful against these Mexican clubs as the USA has been against the Mexico National Team over the last decade.”

The Wizards’ game in St. Louis will give fans the opportunity to see former SLU Billiken Jack Jewsbury in action at Hermann Stadium for the first time since his senior season at St. Louis University in 2002. Jewsbury is 10th on the Billikens’ all-time scoring list with 101 career points (38 goals and 25 assists). He was named the 2002 Conference USA Player of the Year as a senior. A native of Springfield, MO, Jewsbury played youth soccer for the powerful Busch Soccer Club, now called St. Louis Scott Gallagher in a recent merger of the clubs. Jewsbury is in his 7th MLS season and has been one of the most consistent players for the Wizards as a midfielder/defender. He tallied 3 goals and 7 assists in 2008 and has already registered 4 assists this season.

Individual tickets for the game against Atlas in St. Louis start at $20 and are available by calling Brian Roth, who is from the St. Louis area, at the Wizards office at 913-387-3839. Packages are also available that include one (1) ticket to the SuperLiga match in St. Louis and a voucher for one (1) ticket to a later Wizards match at CommunityAmerica Ballpark starting at $30. The voucher can be redeemed for a ticket Sunday, June 28 against Santos Laguna in the final SuperLiga group match or for the following Saturday-night MLS games at CommunityAmerica Ballpark: Jul. 4 vs. Houston Dynamo, Aug. 29 vs. Real Salt Lake, Sep. 19 vs. FC Dallas, Sep. 26 vs. Colorado Rapids, Oct. 17 vs. Seattle Sounders FC or Oct. 24 vs. D.C. United.

GROUP Tickets for the match in St. Louis are $15, $25 and $30 each, but do not include a ticket voucher to a future game in Kansas City, are on sale now by calling Brian Roth with the Kansas City Wizards at 913-387-3839 or email at Broth@kcwizards.com Parking will cost $10 and is available adjacent to the stadium.

The ticket flier can be found at http://www.mysa.org/download/KCW.pdf.

All GROUP tickets must be purchased in advance with a DEADLINE of Friday, June 19th, and are ONLY available by calling Brian Roth with the KC Wizards at 913-387-3839 or Broth@kcwizards.com

The above information was provided by MYSA.

Jack Jewsbury And Kansas City Wizards Update

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Nice little feature ad that is screening on cable in the KC area. I neglected to post anything earlier this week but Jack just had a birthday, Monday April 13th. As he notes in the ad, he’s in his 7th year with the Wizards and one of the benefits is that family and friends can attend the games.

The Wizards play tonight at Chicago, the game will be broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel at 7:30 pm. I continue to get my news on the Chicago Fire via The Red Card, check it out.

Next home game is Thursday April 23rd at 7:00 pm. It’s going to be broadcast live on ESPN which means we can get it in HD hopefully this season. Anyone been to a game yet, care to pitch in here with feedback, maybe a story or two?

Weekend Opportunities – World Cup Qualifiers, MLS, Snow?

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Sorry, knowing the quality of our weather prognosticators around here I probably shouldn’t even bring up the Winter Storm Watch that flashed across Twitter yesterday afternoon. Any bets there won’t be any in Springfield?

World Cup 2010 logoWhile pondering the weather and it’s impact on your schedule, have you added these quality options?

US Men at El Salvador – Saturday 8pm, ESPN2

Some history lessons from the US MNT blog, including the fact that the last visit to El Salvador in 2004 was only the 2nd win ever in Central America. Here’s the Salvadoran roster and players to watch. The Villanova vs Pitt game should start around 6pm so the conflicts will be limited by then.

KC Wizards Logo KC Wizards vs Colorado Rapids – Saturday 8:30 pm, Direct Kick

The KC Wizards are in Colorado on Saturday for a game against the Rapids. The Wizards may be without Arnaud and Wolff for the game. The Wizards haven’t won in Denver since June 9, 2004, a span of five league matches. The Rapid’s should have Matt Pickens (Missouri State Bears) in net yet again.