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The Wizards played a friendly today at their Swope Park training complex against the U-23 Arkansas
Wizards. Hillcrest Road has a more indepth write up on the game. The Wizards, though, had no
problem taking out their Arkansas counterparts, as they beat them 13-0. All healthy Wizards players
got into the game and most played a half.
With the trade yesterday for Abe Thompson, the Wizards had to make room on their senior roster for
him. To make room, the Wizards waived 3rd year midfielder, Ryan McMahen. Most of you are probably
saying "Who?", well I'm going to give you some information on what McMahen's been doing
with us the past almost 3 years.
This team is not good. Today in Houston, it was abundantly clear, as the Wizards fell to Houston
3-1. In hot an humid conditions down in Houston, the Wizards lost Matt Marquess to cramps before
the game had even started. When the game started the team came out a little sluggish, Houston did
at the same time though, and it was a rather dull start to the game.
The reserve division stats on MLSnet are incomplete for both 2005 and 2007; the pdf's for those
seasons only go up to a certain point in the season. The former is only missing the final four
games, but the latter is missing a huge chunk of the season, so I had to go through each match
report and add up things by hand.
Contract negotiations are starting to heat up in Texas, according to Soccer America's Ridge
Mahoney, as FC Dallas has been successful in getting American defender Drew Moor to re-sign with
the club. At the same time, however, talks have soured with star striker Kenny Cooper, leading to a
suspension of negotiations between the two parties until the season is over.
NPR is in the building this evening preparing a story on Jorge Flores and tabbed your truly for
a quick interview, so I'm a little late with the lineups.
The night's important numbers: the Wizards have won just once on the road this season and and
Colorado's 5-4 win over the Red Bulls earlier today means Chivas USA is third in the table and
seven points behind Western Conference leaders Houston, which drew 1-1 with Toronto.
The third-round tally: MLS 5, USL 3. Until Seattle did its usual Open Cup business against
Chivas USA and Houston lost all composure on penalty kicks, we were facing the prospect of
quarterfinals without any USL First Division sides. That last happened ... hmmm ...
The upsets aren't much of a surprise at this stage.
The Wizards dropped two points tonight down in Dallas. Holding the lead as added time started, the
Wizards allowed a goal by Abe Thompson to tie the game at one. And in the end, it is likely what
Dallas deserved, the goal was coming. The Wizards opened the game as they have the first few,
coming out and attacking.
Brian McBride is all set to join Chicago when he returns from the Olympics. Chicago paid cash, a
draft pick and forward Chad Barrett to Toronto for the rights to McBride. Did they pay too much? I
don't think so.
~and~
If you watched the Dallas v LA game last night you may have noticed FCD forward Kenny Cooper
grabbing the game ball after full time had been called.
Technically, Monday's RSL-Toronto match was in Week 19 of the MLS schedule, but that doesn't really
make sense. Playing a Monday night match doesn't make sense either but that's what went down in
Utah last night.
Anyway, that caused a minor ripple effect out here as we waited for the fifth of five matches in a
two-day span to be played out before handing out or weekly kudos.
FC Dallas parted with Abe Thompson for some allocation money. With recently acquired Herculez Gomez
from Colorado, it looks like the Wizards are trying to bolster an attack that has been weak and
still try to make it into the playoffs. Courtesy of:-the Patrician
TNFtermath: Dallas has traded Abe Thompson for allocation money to the Wizards. It's as if
Kansas...
The Kansas City Wizards continue to add pieces to their roster, hoping the last-second
reinforcements will push their club over the top in the postseason race. After adding striker
Herculez Gomez a day earlier, the Wizards announced the acquisition of FC Dallas forward Abe
Thompson on Friday, added in exchange for allocation money.
The Wizards are back on the field on Sunday when they travel down to Houston to take on the Houston
Dynamo. KC has been busy the past couple days, adding two forwards to their roster by way of
trades. Both Herculez Gomez and Abe Thompson are going to be available for selection for the game
on Sunday.
Thad over at The Back Post has two interviews up, with the two newest Wizards, Abe Thompson and
Herculez Gomez. Good listen so check it out. The weekly interview with Davy Arnaud and Kevin
Hartman should be up later.
Time is running out for MLS teams to make changes to their rosters this season; after 5:00 p.m.,
they will no longer be able to do so until MLS Cup has been played. With today being the 'deadline
day,' should you expect to hear about any significant trades going down? Probably not, but names
like Hunter Freeman, Abe Thompson and Herculez Gomez have all been on the move in the past week,
showing that there are still teams out there willing to make a move at the last minute.
A win is always welcome at this venture of the season. With every match extremely crucial to
having a shot at the postseason, these three points will go a long way. The new signings (not so
new anymore) Abe Thompson and Herculez Gomez left a strong mark on the match, with Gomez looking
dangerous on a number of different occasions.
That was a missed opportunity at three points. Wizards had control of most of the game -
although Dallas had their chances, Kevin Hartman came up big - and looked solid enough to grab
three points. Props to Abe Thompson for a beautiful run combined with a great finish. At least KC
scored a goal themselves this game.
I'm ready to give LA the "Worst Front Office Award" for the year. They finally
realize they need to spend money on a defender and in his first game, he and his fellow defenders
allow four goals. Two Kenny Cooper blasts, a Dominic Oduro tap in, and an Abe Thompson Golazo
are enough to convince [..
I am very excited to see Houston & Pachuca battle it out once again. This time in the SuperLiga
semifinals! Every time these two teams meet it's a masterpiece of a game! Oh Yeah!
~and~
The frustratingly talented Arturo Alvarez has been sold by FC Dallas to San Jose. The
Earthquakes also gave up a future draft pick in the deal.
Back on July 4th, the Wizards looked to be getting a big win against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park,
when in second half stoppage time, Abe Thompson scored to give both teams a point from the game.
Fast forward to Saturday night, when the Wizards were trailing 1-0 to Dallas, and looking like
Dallas was going to steal all 3 points from the Wizards.
According to 3rd Degree sources Abe Thompson has been traded to the Kansas City Wizards in exchange
for allocation money.
Looks like the Kansas City Wizards are trying to make a serious push towards the playoffs. This
morning they have traded for Abe Thompson from FC Dallas in exchange for an undisclosed amount of
allocation money. This marks the second striker that the Wizards have traded for this week (the
other being Herculez Gomez from Colorado).
A few days after acquiring Herculez Gomez from Colorado, the Wizards have made another trade. This
time, the Wizards acquired FC Dallas forward, Abe Thompson for allocation money. Thompson gives the
Wizards another option up front along with Gomez. Is it too late for the Wizards this season?
Possibly.
With the trade today for former FCD striker Abe Thompson, we added our second attacking player in
the last two days. Add the trade for Herculez Gomez into the mix, and we've acquired two
26-year-old forwards who are very different but exciting players. Combined, they have 36 goals and
19 assists in just over six total seasons.
In Bob Luder's article today about the newest Wizard, Abe Thompson, we get mention that Thompson
will be starting up top on Saturday against LA. Onalfo says that Thompson brings a calming
influence to the team, and are incorporating him into the offense to get him ready for this
Saturday. With that said, we'll likely see Claudio Lopez drop back into the midfield, as Thompson
will go up top with Josh Wolff.
Top XI
G: Nick Rimando
D: Bobby Burling
D: Michael Parkhurst
D: Facundo Erpen
D: Chris Wingert
M: Colin Clark
M: Emmanuel Ekpe
M: Guillermo Barros Schelotto
F: Chris Rolfe
F: Ante Razov
F: Adam Cristman
Coach: Sigi Schmid and Schellas Hyndman each went to the right player off the bench as Steven
Lenhart and Abe Thompson rewarded their respective coaches' faith with late equalizers as Columbus
and FC Dallas rescued home points.
SuperLiga begins Saturday!
~and~
It's nice to have your own hotel. (Thanks to FS for the photo.)
US Open Cup
One last round before the tournament takes a month off.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
4th Round/Quarterfinal Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 8
New England Revolution v Crystal Palace Baltimore
DC United v Chicago Fire
FC Dallas v Charleston Battery
Kansas City Wizards v Seattle Sounders
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MLS Scoreboard
Week 15
Matches & Scores:
-Thu Jul 3
Salt Lake 0-0 Houston
Attendance: 17,898
-Fri Jul 4
Dallas 1-1 Kansas City - FCD goal by Abe Thompson.
US Open Cup
Tonight we get, one last round before the tournament takes a month off.
4th Round/Quarterfinal Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 8
New England Revolution v Crystal Palace Baltimore
Match preview by Kyle McCarthy of the Boston Herald.
The Wizards returned to Arrowhead for the only time this season and came away with a big 2-0 win
over the LA Galaxy. While last week seemed hopeless, this game, gives hope to the idea that the
Wizards actually could make the playoffs this year. With 4 of the last 6 games at home, the Wizards
can certainly put up a fight for a playoff spot, but will need help to get in.
