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Jack Jewsbury, KC Wizards, Interviewed By American Soccer Daily

Ole — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:41:01 +0000

Andrew Weibe, a KU student and contributor to American Soccer Daily, hooked up with Jimmy Conrad and Jack Jewsbury to cover a wide range of topics. Hat tip to Hillcrest Road.

After enjoying this, consider downloading SGFsoccer.com The Magazine which features Jack on the cover and my interview and background feature with him.

The boys are in Toronto for a game tonight that is being broadcast on Direct Kick.

KC Wizards Open At Home Saturday

Ole — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:06:53 +0000

DC United visits Saturday and the Wizards will begin their ~~12th~~ 13th season at the CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas. That’s native son Jack Jewsbury, beginning his 6th season, featured in the newest jersey. Jack’s played in both the right back and right midfield position during the preseason but it appears that he’ll stay in the outside back position in the new 3-5-2 alignment the Wizards are using. He’s one of only six players on the roster with at least 5 years of MLS experience, and his intelligence will be needed on the back line with Jimmy Conrad.

The key theme for the season seems to be focused on Coach Curt Onalfo’s opportunity to continue building a team that can compete for an entire season. While the Wizard’s returned to the playoffs last year after a two year absence, it required a win in the final regular season game to reach that point. The team seems to be responding and at least one national correspondent is asking the question – Beware the Wizards?

With the new home pitch, I’ll have to wait to offer any opinions on best seats but here’s the map and parking information from the Wizards site.

Who’s planning on attending the Opener? I’m guessing Max Duncan (Joplin 2010) and family might be there, along with his KC Juniors U16 teammates. Personally, I’m hoping to catch the game on Direct Kick at Coester’s. Mark Coe has committed to becoming a soccer-friendly sports bar. The game is being broadcast on a delayed basis, beginning at 10pm Saturday night. Watch for an update in the next day or two.

KC Wizards Open Preseason Practice

Ole — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:53:55 +0000

The Kansas City Wizards began training today. Practice will be held each day through Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. The Wizards will then leave for training in Bradenton, Fla.

Jan. 28 – 31: Training in Kansas City at KC Sports Lodge 10 – 11:30a.m.
Feb. 1-16: Preseason training in Bradenton, Fla. ##
Feb. 9: Kansas City vs. Columbus
Feb. 12: Kansas City vs. D.C. United
Feb. 16: Kansas City vs. Toronto (split squad)
Kansas City vs. Chicago (split squad)
Feb. 19 – 26: Training in Kansas City*
Feb. 27 – March 14: Training in Argentina**

They will be without two of their starters from last year. Jimmy Conrad is at National Team training while Eddie Johnson has been traded to Fulham.

In addition to the other resources I’ve pointed to recently, there is also a new team blog you can follow for the latest and greatest.