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...

We looked good for long stretches but couldn't get that final goal (though the foul call certainly didn't help) to pull back level with Chivas USA. After big wins for Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids, the East isn't assured of five playoff teams anymore. Read the last sentence from the press release to see how things stack up now. 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...

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And Presto-Chango just like that, Kevin Keegan is shown the door at Newcastle. Click to continue reading...

Thad at The Back Post and myself are continuing our weekly interview with a player (if available) voted on by you. This week, we've selected a few players that we thought you might like to hear from after the game in San Jose. Feel free to post questions in the comments section here or over on The Back Post. Click to continue reading...

U.S. Soccer???s Coaching Department will conduct a coaching symposium from Sept. 9-10 in conjunction with the U.S. Men???s National Team 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Trinidad & Tobago in Chicago. Members of the U.S. MNT coaching staff will present at the symposium.

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Goalkeeper Jake Wright, of Rancho Palos Verdes, will blog for 100 Percent Soccer this season providing an inside look at the Cal State Northridge men's soccer program. Wright was a two-year starter at Peninsula High and is entering his sophomore year at Cal State Northridge. This summer Wright played for Orange County Blue Star of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League.

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It's called 100% Freddy. He's got pictures and some initial Monaco thoughts.
I am not a superstitious player. I do not have any special habits or specific things I must do before a big game. I just put on my headphones, listen to Ludicrous, little Wayne, or JayZ, and think about the match. Click to continue reading...

Captain Kansas City and Captain England teamed up last month at BMO Field. They'll be facing off Sept. 13 at Arrowhead.

Alright guys, the moment teeny-boppers and soccer moms alike have been waiting for. Sr. David Beckham will be making his first-ever appearance in Kansas City (injury, yellow-card suspension and a bunch of other things permitting, of course). Click to continue reading...

Greetings from RFK Stadium, home of D.C. United. The stadium is old but comfy for the home side usually, but they've struggled recently at home.

Will Daniel is in town for this match again. If you don't recall a story from earlier this year, check it out here. Daniel first met Jimmy Conrad back in 1997 when Conrad was a member of UCLA's NCAA Final 4 team. Click to continue reading...

If your interested,Toronto FC travels West to play Western leaders Real Salt lake. A team like Toronto that have yet to loose a game at home.For Toronto this isn't good,they have been hurt by the absences of Maurice Edu and Marvell Wyne who are on Olympic duty for the US in the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Click to continue reading...

Hey all, I know there has been some confusion about tonight's game. It will be on ESPN proper, one of only two games (next week's All-Star game being the other) on the channel this year. Two will be on ABC (well, one was...the LA/DC tilt prior to the Euro Final and MLS Cup in November) and the rest are on ESPN 2. Click to continue reading...

Predictions: Bob Luder (KC Star) says it will be a 1-0 shutout to his white team, with Jake Gutierrez again standing on his head. Steve Brisendine (AP) thinks the blue team will win 1-0. Steve thinks either he or Bob Rusert (MLSnet) will score the winner.

Hillcrest road predicts a 2-1 shocker by the blue team. Click to continue reading...

As we suspected would happen, Real Salt Lake's Jason Kries has been fined and suspended due to comments he made after a recent game which you can hear here:

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According to this report from TSN:

MLS suspends, fines RSL coach Kreis again
New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee suspended Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis two matches and fined him $2,000 on Thursday for public criticism of officiating.

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MARKHAM - Like Paulo Rossi in '82, Schillaci in 1990 - or David Villa in Euro 2008, a goalscoring machine awoke from the team of sleeping giants this past Sunday, to lead Pistolas FC to victory; and his name is - Davidinho.

Hungry for a win and without their team MVP Eddy, PFC faced tough mental challenges. Click to continue reading...

Greetings from the Press Box at warm Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. The heat isn't oppressive, but it's pretty hot. Players' individual fitness will likely play a part in the match. The field is in very good shape, aside from two patches directly in front of the goalkeepers that have just been re-sodded. Click to continue reading...

The Kansas City Wizards host Real Salt Lake tonight at 7 p.m. If you're reading this and haven't yet left, get out of the house and use the Parallel Parkway exit, as the exit onto State Ave is closed due to construction.

The gates just opened, and people are going crazy about Selena Gomez and Brandi Chastain. Click to continue reading...

Have you been missing Euro 2008 match previews, recaps, player interviews and historical tournament events? Well look no further UEFA.com magazine have it all and to prove it follow the latest installment on the exploits of Team Italia and Team Español. Game Day Spain vs. Italy topics include, Spain's 88 year wait for victory over Italy, Azzurri midfields Gennaro Gattuso and Andrea Pirlo Click to continue reading...

Glad to get a point on the road, would have loved to put one in the net. Hartman records League-high 5th shutout of season and record 72nd of his career. Good chances early (Sealy twice) and late (Victorine's just-miss off Morsink pass, Leathers miss left from Victorine pass). Guevara scares us again (great save on that near-post blast, Kevin). Click to continue reading...

Dane Murphy is currently in the midst of his first year with D.C. United. Signed to a developmental contract on March 28, the 22-year old writes periodically for Behind The Badge, offering insight into being a rookie in MLS.

Welcome back to the Rookie Report. I apologize for my procrastination in creating a new post but my priorities are now firmly in order with the recent threatening of my position on Behind the Badge [ed.

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Well, the crowd was incredible. We fell 3-0 tonight to Columbus on goals from Marshall and Moreno (2). To all of you out at the park, a wholehearted, THANK YOU. The stands were packed, you were loud, and it was an excellent atmosphere. The new Ink Pavilion kicked off behind the Piojo banner in centerfield, and was a success. Click to continue reading...

OnGoal has been the owner of our beloved Kansas City Wizards for two years now. There have been many wonderful things done since they took over ownership: new stadium plans, a temporary home, and they are showing some signs of support towards the group of fans who stand in the Cauldron.

Their stated goal is to grow the Cauldron through a grassroots campaign. Click to continue reading...

KANSAS CITY WIZARDS HEAD COACH CURT ONALFO
Overall thoughts on the match:
"I thought our team competed very well. They were a little tired, having played a lot of minutes on Wednesday in a game we put a lot into. I thought Kevin Hartman had a great game in goal. I thought we played well for the first 30 minutes; the last 15 [minutes of the first half] we really didn't have the energy to compete with them, and the second half was pretty much even. Click to continue reading...

Well, we got a point, so that's a plus. Scoring on Davy's first-half crossbar job or Kerry's last minute blast would have made the evening VERY nice. Hartman was great in goal, tying a season high with seven stops on the night. On a personal note, good job to Davey B. on the Metro Sports pre and post game shows. Click to continue reading...

Our friends at Real Salt Lake had a little fun with our name yesterday, announcing their All-time Best XI Wizards yesterday on their own team blow, Behind the Shield (or RSL to the Core, whichever it is they call it:) )

Check it out here. Especially take note of Ms. Selena Gomez and Mr. Preki, whose name they used in its entirety and spelled correctly! Click to continue reading...

So we just lost 3-1 (2-1 plus a late, late, late bomb from Becks with Hartman in the other penalty area) in Los Angeles. We looked like world beaters in the first half; LA did so in the second half. Aftermath? Well, we're in 6th place in the powerful East. We'd sit just three points out of first in the West. Click to continue reading...

It's cloudy and breezy in middle Ohio as we near kickoff. The US Women are currently tied 4-4 in a crazy affair against the ladies from down under on FSC, with our game to follow immediately. There's a chance of rain, but that should not last long if it does come. The temperature is good, so if the rain holds off, it will be a great evening for footie. Click to continue reading...

TFC held the home-field advantage and won by a 2-0 score line this afternoon. Honduran midfielder Amado Guevara showed why his was the MLS MVP a couple of seasons back for New York, playing opportunist on the first goal and striking a beautiful free kick for the second.

The KCW Reserves are playing TFC's reserve team currently on the game field at BMO. Click to continue reading...

Great win! GREAT BALL Lopez! How right was I recalling the 2000 MLS Cup victory in my reasons to attend the watch party? Barrett sailing that over the bar sure looked like Gutierrez doing the same at RFK.

Will be back with more later, but I wanted to give everyone the KCW Reserves lineup in the reserve match currently taking place. Click to continue reading...

For a 0-0 tie, that was a pretty entertaining match. Watching Jimmy Conrad and Tyson Wahl butt heads (sometimes literally) with Brian Ching, Franco Caraccio and Dwayne De Rosario was a treat. Conrad is showing why he is considered one of the best defenders in MLS.

Both Chance Myers and Roger Espinoza acquitted themselves very well in their first MLS starts. Click to continue reading...

Greetings everyone from brisk CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The crowd is starting to file in and the players are warming up on the pitch. Kansas City looks to move to 3-1-0 while Houston looks for their first win of the season. The game will be broadcast on HDNet, so those of you with those fancy screens and that extra tier of channels should enjoy. Click to continue reading...

Howdy folks, welcome to match day 3 here in MLS action. Could be a bit chilly and rainy, so if you're considering what to wear, make sure to pack your Wizards jacket/coat/poncho (or purchase one at the merch stands!). Temperatures should hover right around 50 tonight. Both teams are used to this, as New England played its first match in very brisk weather in the Northeast and followed it up with a chilly trip to Chicago. Click to continue reading...

Kickoff is upon us. The game kicks off in about 1 hour, 30 minutes and fans are starting to enter CAB. The field looks impeccable once again, and the weather is perfect for an afternoon soccer match. Coach Arena is in the building prepping for the call today with Wheelock. He's staying with Onalfo while in town and mentioned the favorable cost of living for those of us in the Midwest. Click to continue reading...

Goals by Trujillo and Lopez. More to come soon. Click to continue reading...

Hello all, I meant to check in earlier, but with all that's included in playing at a new stadium, I haven't yet had a chance. The field looks great; the signage is up; some fans (for both teams) are in the parking lot. It's officially game day.

Some things to notice when you're at the stadium today:
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