KCWizards.com: What is on your iPod?
Kevin Hartman: "I'm currently listening to Mickey Avalon, The Killers, the "new" Damien Rice, Bad Religion, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Buck O Nine and Unwritten Law."
KCWizards.com: What food is your guilty pleasure?
KH: "Pizza. I love pizza. Thin crust or thick crust, New York or Chicago style, I'm all about it."
KCWizards.com: If you weren't playing professional soccer, what sport would you like to play?
KH: "I'd love to play professional golf. I went to the Target World Challenge a few weeks ago and was amazed at the high level golfers compete at."
KCWizards.com: Which country has been your favorite place to travel to and why?
KH: "I loved playing in Holland. All the fans were so knowledgeable and had such high expectations. The training was great and the country itself has a great history."
KCWizards.com: What was your best soccer moment?
KH: "Winning the 2002 MLS Cup Championship was huge! After going to the finals two times before and losing to D.C. United and San Jose, it made both MLS Cup Championships huge."
KCWizards.com: What is your favorite memory on the road with your teammates?
KH: "One of my favorite memories was traveling through Asia with Alexi Lalas and playing any song on his guitar that someone would yell out - and our team singing along. That was a great trip, but our preseason trip to Hawaii topped them all. We stayed at the Outrigger in Waikiki, practiced once a day, played in a golf tourney and scrimmaged against D.C. United. It was perfect."
KCWizards.com: What makes Kansas City Wizards fans the best in the nation?
KH: "Kansas City Wizards fans have always stood strongly behind their team. Through thick and thin, the Wizards have a core group of knowledgeable and passionate fans."
KCWizards.com: Most people don't know this about me but ...
KH: "I was born in Ohio and grew up in Virginia. If you listen carefully, you'll hear my southern accent. It's kind of crazy, considering I have lived in Southern California for the past 16 years."
KCWizards.com: My ultimate goal in life is ...
KH: "To exceed expectations, whether that is in regards to my role as a husband, a father, a brother, a son or as an athlete. Less is never more."
KCWizards.com: What do you expect the Wizards to accomplish in 2007?
KH: Anything less than a Championship would be a huge disappointment. Kansas City has a great group of veterans and good young players with a great work ethic and a willingness to learn. If you couple that with an excellent coaching staff and an ownership group that is willing to move mountains, you must have the highest expectations."
