Wizards Introduce Claudio El Piojo Lopez of Agentina to Media Monday
Kansas City's latest signing, Claudio El Piojo Lopez, was introduced as a Kansas City Wizards player Monday in front of media in Buenos Aires, Argentina and via conference call to the United States. For more information on Lopez, Kansas City's first-ever Designated player and a former World Cup goal-scorer, visit www.kcwizards.com.
Kansas City Wizards Continue Pre-season Training in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Kansas City Wizards conclude pre-season training this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kansas City defeated River Plate 2-1 in an exhibition this morning on goals from Jack Jewsbury and former open tryout participant Kevin Souter. Kansas City has four more matches scheduled during the Argentina trip.
Kansas City Wizards 1-0 Defensa y Justicia
Kansas City Wizards 3-2 Velez Sarsfield
Kansas City Wizards 5-1 Deportivo Moron
Kansas City Wizards 2-1 River Plate
Upcoming matches in Argentina:
Date Opponent
Tuesday, March 11 Platense
Wednesday, March 12 San Lorenzo
Thursday, March 13 Boca Juniors or Velez Sarsfield
Friday, March 14 LP Estudiantes
The Wizards will begin training in Kansas City Tuesday, March 18 in final preparations for the MLS opener March 29 at 7 p.m. CT against D.C. United at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.
Watson to Undergo Surgery Tomorrow; Will Miss Six or More Weeks
Wizards midfielder Lance Watson suffered a broken foot last week in a pre-season match against Velez Sarsfield and will be sidelined for six weeks or more. Watson returned to Kansas City late last week from Argentina after suffering the injury.
Kansas City Wizards Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale Through Ticketmaster
Single-game tickets to all Kansas City Wizards home matches, excluding the game against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sept. 13, are now on sale. To purchase single-game tickets, visit www.kcwizards.com, www.ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster at (816) 931-3330 or stop at area Ticketmaster outlets. For season ticket packages, contact the Wizards at (913) 387-3400.
Individual tickets for the Los Angeles Galaxy game will go on sale at a later date. Fans are encouraged to buy full or partial season ticket packages to ensure a ticket to that match regardless of venue.
For more Ticketmaster outlets in the area, click here.
Kansas City Wizards to Hold Meet-and-Greet for Players, Season Ticket Holders, Other Fans March 20 at Dave & Buster's in KCK
The Kansas City Wizards will host a meet-and-greet event for players, staff, season ticket holders and other fans Thursday, March 20 at Dave & Buster's at The Legends in KCK. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and open to the general public at 6:30 p.m.
Fans will be able to compete against and with players at various arcade games and compete for prizes. Mark your calendars for March 20; further details will be announced in the coming weeks. All available players will attend the event.
