a sports event live and in-person," said Cynthia Wheeler-Linden, Chief Communications Officer KCMSD. "The Kansas City, Missouri School District is thankful, and we know that our students will enjoy experiencing the magic of the Wizards."
Friday will be the Wizards Fan Appreciation Night and could be a preview of a 2007 MLS Cup Playoff match-up between the squads. The Wizards will offer merchandise specials and giveaways throughout the match, presented by Time Warner Cable and adidas. Players will then come out after the game for a field-level autograph session.
"The Kansas City Wizards would like to thank the U.S. Soccer Foundation for working with us to provide tickets to the Kansas City, Missouri and Hickman Mills school districts," Wizards Executive Vice President Greg Cotton said. "This provides a wonderful opportunity for many children to experience the exciting action and encompassing fun of a Wizards game."
If the season ended today, the Wizards and D.C. United would square off in a two-game playoff series, with aggregate goals deciding the winner. The first leg would be played at Arrowhead Stadium with a return match in the nation's capitol at RFK Stadium. The Wizards have a chance to clinch a playoff birth with a win Friday and help over the weekend.
