The United States Soccer Foundation is hosting its annual holiday auction to raise funds for their wonderful programs (which last year included helping fund community events at Field 3 at our gorgeous Swope Park Training Center). Click here to bid on the jerseys. There are autographed Wizards jerseys from 2007 and 2008 available, as well as jerseys from other MLS clubs and several top clubs from around the world. Click to continue reading...

Here are four stories you need to read. Some of them were posted before we clinched a playoff berth, so give the authors some slack for that.

1. MLSnet.com piece from our friend Bob Rusert on Kerry Zavagnin and his fond regular-season farewell last weekend. Some very good, insightful quotes here from KZ and company. Click to continue reading...

Hartman in his pink.

Goalkeeper Kevin Hartman wore (a) pink jersey(s) for the match October 11 versus the New England Revolution. Why you ask? Well we are now auctioning them off to support breast cancer awareness and fundraising efforts. Kev-o wore two jerseys in the match, and they're now both on sale at kcwizards. Click to continue reading...

0) The game is at Arrowhead.

1) Parking lots open at 1 p.m. CT...be there early for the tailgate.

2) Former KC and STL-based indoor soccer players are squaring off at KC Soccerdome tomorrow at noon CT. You must show a ticket to tomorrow's MLS game to get in. Enjoy.

3) Stadium gates open at 2 p. Click to continue reading...

Hey guys, check out the press release just sent out and bring three or more non-perishable items to gain access into a special pre-game party hosted by M&I Bank. Help us help others!

Kansas City Wizards Partner with M&I Bank, Harvesters for Food Drive Prior to Saturday's Match Against Los Angeles Galaxy

(September 9, 2008) – The Kansas City Wizards, M&I Bank and Harvesters Community Food Network have come together for a food drive prior to this Saturday's Wizards game against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Click to continue reading...

Hey guys, hopefully no one has forgotten about the jersey auction currently ongoing over at kcwizards.com to benefit a spoonful of charities. Go bid on your favorite player' s jersey here. If you don't remember who we're helping out, read about it:

Jerseys start at $150 or $200, and the auction runs through September 15. Click to continue reading...

August 9 was our Community Night out at CAB. We're now auctioning off all the jerseys from the match at kcwizards.com. Check out the press release below, then visit the auction page here to bid on your favorite player's jersey.

Wizards Jerseys Available for Auction to Conclude Community Night Activities

Game-Worn Jerseys from 18 Wizards Players Available now at kcwizards. Click to continue reading...

Sorry for the late notice everyone, but hopefully you still have time to get prepared for tomorrow's "Stuff the Bus" activity. As some of you have heard on 94.9 KCMO, we're collecting extra school supplies at tomorrow's match to assist the City Union Mission in providing school supplies for those less fortunate. Click to continue reading...

This week, the Community Blood Centers have partnered with us on a blood drive event at each of their nine area locations that is highlighted by appearances today from Starting 11 Girls, Dynamo and players at the CBC's central location at 4040 Main in KCMO between noon and 2:30 p.m. Anyone who registers to give blood today will receive a free commemorative T-shirt. Click to continue reading...

The charity events MLS teams do (like golf tournaments) are hosted by sponsors, so players have to show up, but it's also a time for teammates to bond outside of the regular grind of practice.

Lance Parker poses on the course with the energy drink models.

Bobby Burling gets in the buffet line. Click to continue reading...

Thanks to your generosity, we collected over 500 pieces of soccer equipment at the June 14 game to donate to Don Bosco Center! The wonderful people of St. Pius X High School also chipped in over $1000 that will help Bosco Center get its soccer program off the ground. Great job Wizards fans! Special thanks to people from St. Click to continue reading...

Starting 11 Girl Sarah K. has hooked us up with a great cause. Next Wednesday, May 14, head on over to Lucky Strike Bowl in the Power and Light District. For just a $25 donation, you get free bowling, shoe rental, Wizards prizes and more. All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, so get over there, then visit The Jimmy Conrad Show right down the block at McFadden's. Click to continue reading...