Weekly update: K.C. to open vs. D.C.

Walk-Up -- Season (18 Games)

Stadium Seat -- $25.00 -- $405.00

Bleacher -- $20.00 -- $324.00

Grass Berm (GA) -- $15.00 -- $150.00

Wizards Swope Park Training Center, Meyer Brothers Building Company Recognized for Excellence

Meyer Brothers Building Company was recognized last week by the Heart of America Chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors for their outstanding work on the Kansas City Wizards new, state-of-the-art training center inside Swope Park. The training center will be featured in the December 14 issue of the Kansas City Business Journal.

"We want to thank Meyer Brothers Building Company for their outstanding work on our Swope Park Training Center and congratulate them on the honor they received last week. In particular, I would like to thank Greg Fitzsimmons, Dino Simmermon and Richard Breck for their dedication and quality work on our project," Wizards Vice President of Development David Ficklin said. "Our Swope Park Training Center is the class of Major League Soccer training facilities. This is the first of what we believe will be many world-class facilities OnGoal will be developing in Kansas City."

At an awards banquet last Thursday, Meyer Brothers received the "Excellence in Construction Award" in the $1 million to $5 million Commercial Building category. Dedicated July 13, the Swope Park Training Center has become the home training facility of the Kansas City Wizards and is used by Brookside Soccer Club and the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

The facility currently contains two first-class practice fields, a locker room, weight-training facilities, a treatment room, a player lounge and technical staff offices. Plans call for expansion at a later date.

Meyer Brothers employee Dino Simmermon received ABC's Certificate of Outstanding Field Leadership as Project Manager, and Site Manager Richard Brekck received ABC's Cerfiicate of Outstanding Field Leadership as Site Manager for their work on the facility.

Buy Wizards Holiday Ticket Packages Today

This holiday season, give the gift of soccer to the sports fan in your family. The Kansas City Wizards will open 2008 with a new stadium and a new experience that is fun and entertaining for the entire family. Buy your favorite soccer fan tickets to five action-packed Wizards home games starting at just $99. Visit kcwizards.com now or call 913.387.3400 to speak with a Wizards rep about this limited-time offer.

Package includes:

Bleacher Seats to the Home Opener, Season Finale and 3 Flex Games (Flex Games and seat location can be chosen the week of February 25-29). Each order includes a branded Wizards Stadium Seat Back (includes branded stadium blanket & cup holder). Cost is $99.00 per package-plus a service fee per order. Can upgrade packages to 1/2 season or full packages, contact a Wizards representative for details.

Holiday Store at Ward Parkway Center Open Through January

The Kansas City Wizards have opened a holiday kiosk at Ward Parkway Center through Sunday, January 6. Merchandise (including the popular personalized Wizards jerseys), gift cards, ticket packages and other Wizards information will be available during regular shopping-center hours.

Fans are able to customize Wizards jerseys on site and buy gift cards redeemable at 2008 Wizards home games, for merchandise or tickets. Merchandise from other MLS clubs and special events such as the 2007 Sierra Mist All-Star Game will be available.

Contact the Wizards holiday store by phone at (816) 363-GOAL.

Wizards Merchandise Now Available at Eight Area Retailers

Beginning this weekend, Kansas City Wizards merchandise will be available at eight area retailers. Sports Nutz at the Legends will begin carrying Wizards gear Saturday, December 15. The Kansas City T-Bones Store, also at the Legends, will carry merchandise as early as next week.

Current Wizards Retailers

Wizards Holiday Store

Open through January 6, 2008

Ward Parkway Center

816-363-4625

Sports Nutz

At The Legends:
1843 Village West Parkway (Opening Saturday, December 15)
Suite C-111
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-596-6889

Kansas City T-Bones Store

At The Legends:

1803 Village West Parkway (Coming Soon!)

Kansas City, KS 66111

913-328-5618