The Swope Park Rangers (the Wizards reserves) defeated the US Under 17 national team tonight out at the Swope Park training complex 3-0 on goals by Roger Espinoza, Herculez Gomez, and Kevin Souter. The Rangers dominated their younger opponents for much of the game, but the 17's still did well throughout, having their moments. Click to continue reading...

Sorry for the lack of posts today everyone, it was a long day of travel from KC to Massachusetts. We just exited the team meal, and the guys are back to their rooms for some down time before tomorrow night's contest against the New England Revolution at 6:30 p.m. CT. Don't forget that we'll be hosting watch parties for both our game and the U. Click to continue reading...

Wanted to share some shots from Thursday. They played a full squad, full field scrimmage in the second half of practice. Boris Pardo stopping Davy's breakaway on goal...Kevin Souter has started scrimmaging. He played a little while in the game with Creighton and played the whole scrimmage today. He looked a little tentative the other day but looked much more comfortable today. Click to continue reading...

The guys went through a light session this morning before departing for San Jose. One thing of note, defender/midfielder Chance Myers has been removed from the Disabled List and is available for selection Saturday should Peter Vermes feel he is ready for game action. Kronberg and Souter remain on the DL. Click to continue reading...

In the past 3 days, Roger Espinoza has played 210 minutes for the Wizards in all competitions. A big accomplishment at this level.
The first minutes in all competitions this season that Kevin Hartman has not played.
Claudio Lopez and Herculez Gomez are the only players that have appeared in all 18 games this season. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday, our KCW Reserves/Swope Park Rangers crushed the Springfield Demize of the PDL 11-0. Wizards goals scored by: Thompson (5), Zusi (2), Wolff, Kraus, Leathers and Morsink. Boris Pardo was in goal for the full 90, recording the shutout. For a full rundown of the game, visit Down the Byline or go back and read through the Wizards Twitter feed at www. Click to continue reading...

By AriesNow who are we to believe. Arsenal FC or Croatia's national team doctor? Dr Boris Nemec said today that Eduardo underwent two minor surgeries. The first was a revision surgery on the left ankle to remove small metal screws which were originally placed there to assist in his recovery from the horrible injury he sustained more than a year ago. Click to continue reading...

The Swope Park Rangers took care of business today against Missouri State, winning 3-0 over the Missouri Valley team. The Rangers started the game off fast taking the game to the Bears and winning an early corner. Herculez Gomez took the corner which when over the crowd in the middle of the box, bounced once and was met by the head of Abe Thompson who buried his header into the net to give the Rangers the early lead. Click to continue reading...

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Los jugadores locales llamados a entrenar por el técnico Gary Stempel disputaron un partido de práctica con el Tauro en la cancha de entrenamiento de la Ciudad Deportiva.
El encuentro que se disputó en tres tiempos de 25 minutos cada uno, fue ganado por los jugadores locales 3-0 con autogol de Jean McClean tras cabezazo de Johny Ruíz, Luis Jaramillo y Edwin Aguilar. Click to continue reading...

TRABAJO DE CANCHA REALIZO - EL TECNICO GARY STEMPEL
Por segundo día consecutivo entrenaron los jugadores llamados a entrenar por el técnico Gary Stempel, realizando su sesión en la mañana del martes 14 de abril en la cancha de entrenamiento de la Ciudad Deportiva.
La práctica que duró cerca de hora y media y a la que asistieron 20 jugadores, consistió básicamente en trabajos tácticos y de definición. Click to continue reading...

Onalfo during a training session last year.
Similar to the Latino Barnstorming Tour we staged last year at three different places in one day, we will be taking Spanish-speaking players and Coach Onalfo to various businesses in Hispanic communities throughout this season. The first event is coming up. Click to continue reading...

Today, members of the Wizards first team, including Matt Besler, Graham Zusi, Eric Kronberg and Boris Pardo walked around the Swope Park Soccer Fields, mingling with young players and fans. Wizards staff members grilled hot dogs for anyone who was interested. Check out some pictures below:

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So it's Carling Cup time again and the back wheel skids have miracously got to Wembley for the 2nd year on the trot. They did the job last year seeing of Chelsea but has Harry got it in the bag to see of Big Alex and his rampaging Reds, fighting for trophies left, right and centre? Sorry Fergie, I hate to put a dampener on your quest for more silver than Long John but I feel there may be an upset on the cards. Click to continue reading...