While you're enjoying your crazy-mild November weekend in KC, take some time to sign the petition
to bring the FIFA World Cup to town, and invite all your friends. We're now past the 5400-signature
mark, in 9th place among the 27 cities bidding to host World Cup matches. Help us pass Dallas, then
move toward Tampa Bay and Cleveland.
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First of all, go vote for the AT&T Goal of the Year and Degree Men Save of the Year awards. Both
Arnaud and Lopez are up twice for the Goal of the Year honor and Hartman is up three times for the
Save of the Year award. You can find links to the highlights of these plays at previous posts
below.
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You might notice a new counter on the right-hand side of the page (and just above in this post). We
have now embedded the counter for folks who have signed up specifically to support Kansas City's
bid to host World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022. As of this posting, 3239 folks support the effort
here in KC.
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Support the USA Bid by visiting www.gousabid.com/kc and signing the petition. Tell all your
friends!
The USA Bid Committee today released a report that indicates brining the FIFA World Cup to the USA
in 2018 or 2022 could pump $5 billion into the economy. The study indicates that between
5,000-8,000 new jobs would be created in each host city.
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First of all, check out this insane header goal from Martin Palermo of Boca Juniors:
Then, read Jack Warner's comments about England's bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018. No word
on whether others within FIFA feel the same way or not, but that can't be a bad thing for the USA
bid.
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Mr. John Kristick of the USA Bid Committee receives a Kansas City Wizards jersey from David Ficklin
and George Brett looks on.
We've said it here many times before, and we won't stop saying it. Please go online and sign the
petition to support the USA's (and by extension, Kansas City's) bid to host FIFA World Cup games in
2018 or 2022.
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The field board at last night's game.
We've said it before and we'll say it again, the best way for you to help bring the FIFA World Cup
to Kansas City is to visit www.goUSAbid.com and sign the petition. By doing this, you will show the
support for the bid in our area and help show the USA Bid Committee that Kansas City has some great
soccer fans.
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Happy Labor Day everyone...hopefully you're enjoying the day off! The players are celebrating with
a poker tournament that begins in a few minutes. We'll let you know via Twitter later who was the
big winner.
Looking for a great way to celebrate? Visit www.goUSAbid.com and sign the petition or invite your
friends.
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The World Cup.
Today, Matt Schofield of the KC Star blogged about bringing the FIFA World Cup to Kansas City. Read
Matt's post, then head to www.goUSAbid.com and sign the petition if you haven't already. If you
have, MAKE SURE TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS. It's truly vital that all soccer fans in the city support
the effort.
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Ready to get that taste out of your mouth? The U.S. Men return to qualifying action Saturday
against El Salvador before facing Trinidad and Tobago next Wednesday. A pair of wins here or a win
and a draw would go a long way to solidifying the USA's place in next summer's FIFA World Cup in
South Africa.
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We've been pretty busy giving lots of information on upcoming events here at Hillcrest Road lately.
In light of all the news, we figured it was time to put together a to-do list for area soccer fans.
Here it is:
1. Buy your tickets to this Saturday's Wizards contest against Real Salt Lake if you haven't
already.
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Yesterday, our press conference centered around our continued inclusion in the running to host FIFA
World Cup matches should the event come to the USA in 2018 or 2022. Check out part 1 of the press
conference, featuring former World Cup player Peter Vermes and former Women's World Cup Venue
Director David Ficklin, OnGoal's Vice President of Development.
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Lots of hype going on around our bid to host FIFA World Cup matches should the USA bid be
successful in 2018 or 2022. Make sure to comment on these stories wherever possible and let them
know that your excited about the potential of games coming to KC. Also, sign the petition at
www.goUSAbid.com to show your support.
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We are the American City, and we want to be a part of the USA Bid.
That's right folks, Kansas City is still in the running to serve as a host city for the FIFA World
Cup should the USA win the bid to host the 2018 or 2022 event. The USA Bid Committee announced the
27 cities and 32 venues about 45 minutes ago.
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Jimmy Conrad heads the ball in front of the GOUSABID.com field board.
We told you Friday about the Field Boards you would see Sunday at our match against Chicago. The
initial response from the U.S. Soccer community has been great, as there are over 28,000 folks
(watch the total climb on the widget in the right-hand column here at Hillcrest Road) already on
the petition.
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Just a reminder to everyone that the rain won't stop the match (unless it's CRAZY lightning
non-stop for the whole afternoon). Come on out to CommunityAmerica Ballpark rain or shine for our 2
p.m. showdown with Cuauhtemoc Blanco and the Chicago Fire. Speaking of the Fire, check out this
story from Ives regarding Head Coach Denis Hamlett and defender Bakary Soumare.
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Today, U.S. Soccer launched a website for its bid to host the FIFA World Cup in either 2018 or
2022. Visit http://www.gousabid.com, sign the petition, tell your friends and show you support for
our country hosting the great sporting event in the world. Watch the widget on the right side of
the page to find out how many people are supporting the cause.
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