A BEHIND THE SCENES ORAL HISTORY OF SOCCER IN KANSAS CITY
On November 18, 2010, a Major League Soccer team changed its name. One minute they were the
Kansas City Wizards. The next, they were Sporting KC. Of course it's never that simple. This is
that story.
Greg Cotton
Chief Operating Officer, Sporting Kansas City
I hate the word 'brand' more than anything.
I don't want to turn this blog into Barcelona blog, however, we are witnessing one of the greatest
teams in the history of football, if not the best of all of them, and I don't think I am
exaggerating.
We should not make big deal of a 5-0 victory vs. Villarreal, Real Madrid just won 6-0 vs.
Editor's Note: With all due respect and a thousand plaudits to "Dirty Tackle" (It's only
fair... they spun off one of our series, too) we present the potentially true life and times of
America's favorite soccer commentator, John Harkes.
A few years back I decided to start my own blog.
By Kirsten Schlewitz / Senior West Coast Beer and Aston Villa CorrespondentWhooohoo, we've reached the international break. Aren't weall excited? I know I am. And yes, I know
this is a blog primarily devoted toAmerican soccer, but let's face it, the USA are playing
friendlies on Fridayand Tuesday, and there's likely to be many more stories around here devoted
tothe games against France and Slovenia.
