americansoccerreader.com - 8/13/2008
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The Kansas City Wizards find themselves locked in a four way tie for the last playoff spot in the East. There are several factors that have allowed them to be playoff contenders this season, but none probably figures more prominently than the play of veteran goalkeeper Kevin Hartman. Despite being unduly snubbed by the all-star popularity contest, Hartman’s statistics are very respectable...
Wizards survive Chivas USA rush
web.mlsnet.com 8/11/2008 — The Kansas City Wizards' 3-2 victory against Chivas USA could help them regain a bit of swagger, perhaps begin another winning streak, and brought them back into the thick of the MLS playoff race.
Practice Report
hillcrestroad.blogspot.com 8/13/2008 — Marinelli struck the winner for his green side today during a scrimmage. Went out to training today and saw a good, competitive practice that featured a 7-v-7 small-sided game tournament. The Green team won the final 2-1 over orange team, with ...
Should Have Been Easier
downthebyline.com 8/13/2008 — 3 points is 3 points, but that came should have been much easier then it was. Up 3-0, the Wizards allowed Chivas USA back into the game, and if not for some stellar keeping by Kevin Hartman, we'd be talking about Chivas coming back to earn a point ...
Clavijo leaves Rapids for family matter - The Denver Post
denverpost.com 8/14/2008 — Rapids coach Fernando Clavijo returned to his native Uruguay today to attend to a family medical emergency. Clavijo responded via text message Wednesday afternoon that he did not think he would be back in time for Saturday's home game against the ...
08/14/2008 | Wizards’ Zavagnin to retire at season’s end
kansascity.com 8/14/2008 — With a soothing rain falling around him, veteran Wizards midfielder Kerry Zavagnin took what was a routine, weekly press conference and turned it into breaking news Thursday in Swope Park. Zavagnin, who just last Saturday set an all-time Wizards ...
Rivals bring out best in Chivas —
Major League Soccer News 8/14/2008
Chivas USA have been on a skid. The club has lost road games to Chicago and Kansas City and the Red-and-White find themselves in fifth place in the Western Conference table. There is nothing like a SuperClasico, though, to snap Chivas USA out of their ...
Wizards build quiet confidence —
Major League Soccer News 8/15/2008
Somewhat quietly, the Kansas City Wizards have built one of the strongest records in MLS over their last eight matches. A single loss is buried by 13 points in the other seven matches, via three wins and four draws, a streak which has built a quiet ...
Wizards-Rapids Preview (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 8/15/2008
Though the Kansas City Wizards have put together a strong run in league competition lately, they haven't been able to secure any wins away from home. The Wizards will be trying to end a nine-game road winless streak on Saturday, while aiming for a ...