Big win tonight in KCK, as we picked up a vital three points toward the final playoff spot. We're currently double and triple checking all the permutations, but it looks like we'll occupy one of the final playoff spots after the weekend no matter if Colorado AND D.C. United win tomorrow. We own the group tie-breaker against DC, RSL and NY, teams we COULD end up tied with after the weekend. Click to continue reading...

FYI fans, Gate A (the Southwest corner of the park) will be closed tomorrow, so we're asking everyone from the season ticket lots to funnel through Gate B. Hopefully it doesn't case too much more walking for anyone. Click to continue reading...

Xbox is tomorrow's game sponsor, and they will be providing 5,000 sets of thundersticks to fans who want them. We thought we'd give you heads up so you could get amped for the experience, if that's your sort of thing, or so you could bring ear plugs, if that's not your sort of thing. Either way, get ready for a loud atmosphere in tomorrow's VERY important match (7 p. Click to continue reading...

As you've seen, Mike over at Down the Byline has been recognized by The Pitch as the Best Sports Blog in Kansas City. We've always known he was the best, but it's nice to see someone else taking note as well. Hillcrest Road was able to get this exclusive interview with Mike about the past, present and future of Down the Byline and Wizards soccer. Click to continue reading...

Today--2:45 p.m.--Herculez Gomez phone interview--610 Sports

Today--7:00 p.m.--The Jimmy Conrad Show--Sports Radio 810

Thursday—7:50 a.m.—Kerry Zavagnin in-studio radio interview—105.1 Jack FM

Thursday--8:00 a.m.--Kevin Hartman in-studio radio interview--106.5 FM The Wolf

Thursday—8:00 a. Click to continue reading...

Congratulations to Davy Arnaud who was inducted into West Texas A&M's sports Hall of Fame last Friday. Arnaud was greeted by several former teammates, his college coach Butch Lauffer the school's President and Athletic Director and around 500 WT alums. A story came out today in the Amarillo Globe-News about the night with some quotes from Davy. Click to continue reading...

We're on quite a roll over the past few weeks with Sierra Mist Goal of the Week nominations and wins, and it's about time to start thinking about the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year award. We already have two Wizards nominated automatically by virtue of winning the Goal of the Week honor (Davy Arnaud's upper-90 bomb in week 25 and Josh Wolff's spectacular bicycle kick in week 27). Click to continue reading...

KCW Reserves Defeat Chicago Fire Reserves 2-1 Sunday

Ryan Pore Scores 2 for Kansas City, Peter Lowry Tallies for Chicago in Second Game of MLS Doubleheader

MLS Reserve Division Match
Sunday, October 5, 2008 – 4:30 p.m. (CT)
CommunityAmerica Ballpark – Kansas City, Kansas
Weather: 75 and clear

Scoring Summary:
KC – Ryan Pore 8 (Michael Kraus 3, Roger Espinoza 1) 39
KC – Ryan Pore 9 (Michael Kraus 4, Roger Espinoza 2) 41
CHI – Peter Lowry 5 (Patrick Nyarko 4) 72

(October 5, 2008) – The KCW Reserves improved to 7-1-2 Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire Reserves at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Click to continue reading...

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So we told you Friday that Disney would be on hand with some info about Bolt, well we definitely didn't lie. The Bolt hamster ball halftime was quite entertaining and even left the goal a little queasy. Check out these pictures, including one where Dynamo the Dragon is about to get run over:


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This is becoming a pretty regular post here at Hillcrest Road. Michael Harrington is this week's nominee, so go vote often! Harrington collected a ball on the left from Josh Wolff, cut inside his defender and bent the ball just inside the right upright with his right foot in the 48th minute to tie the game 1-1. Click to continue reading...

So a win would have put us into the final playoff spot, but we'll take the point against a strong Chicago team. We're currently one point behind Colorado and Real Salt Lake for the final playoff spot and two points behind New York for 4th in the East. Playoffs are certainly within reach with some strong results over the final three games, but obviously nothing is assured or easy. Click to continue reading...

Disney will be on hand Sunday to pump up their latest animated feature, Bolt. Starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus, this movie is sure to be a hit. They'll have a large hamster ball on hand for people to try their luck at. Check out this article in the KC Star about this weekend's event and this website for more info on the movie, including a trailer. Click to continue reading...

Enjoy this pretty hilarious YouTube clip and start drinking Carlsberg Sport!
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Luis Arroyave, author of "The Red Card" blog featuring the Chicago Fire, U.S. Soccer, the new Chicago WPS team and many other things from the soccer world invited our captain and center back Jimmy Conrad over to guest-blog about some of his favorite bands you all should know. Enjoy the latest musings from our #12. Click to continue reading...