Twitter has brought us plenty of breaking news since it's become one of the quickest ways to spread
news, and the Wizards have done their fair share of it. Wizards President Robb Heineman has given
fans some news today as he announced "verbal agreement on assistant coach. hopefully announe soon,
after contract signed".
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There's very little in this rumor right now, so take that for what you will. In a post by Ives
Galarcep earlier today about the MLS coaching carousel, he makes a passing mention of Octavio
Zambrano, who used to coach in MLS but has most recently been coaching in Hungary. Ives mentions
Zambrano as a potential new head coach for Chivas USA, but also mentions that Zambrano is "believed
to be in the frame for an assistant coaching position within MLS (with Kansas City a possibility).
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That's what Wizards President Robb Heineman posted tonight over on Bigsoccer. Heineman said that
"Unless the world falls apart, we will break ground this year." So while news hasn't really been
forth coming in regards to what's going on with either the Legends deal or a potential deal on the
Missouri side, it appears that things are definitely very close.
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With the season now over, the Wizards have some questions to ask about the team itself and the
front office. One of the most important questions revolves around technical director and interim
coach, Peter Vermes. Where, if anywhere in the organization will Vermes be next year? Will he be
back in the dual role of technical director and coach?
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The thought a few weeks ago that the Wizards were going to the Legends or bust for their permanent
home, but Robb Heineman has posted to the contrary last night on Bigsoccer. While the Legends site
appears to still be leader, Heineman says that more needs to be done by the state of Kansas to
ensure the stadium gets built there.
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While the Wizards and OnGoal are still working with the state of Kansas on getting the STAR Bonds
approved for the Wizards stadium out at the Legends, the local representatives are starting to push
the state to approve the STAR Bonds. State Senator Kelly Kultala of Kansas City, KS, and
Representative Kevin Yoder of Overland Park along with Wichita Representative Jason Watkins have
put pressure on Kansas Commerce Secretary David Kerr about this deal.
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Yesterday I posted about the US U17 team training in KC in their preparations for the U17 World Cup
and how there was likely to be a game while the they were here. Today on Bigsoccer, Robb posted
again saying that the game would be Tuesday out at Swope Park.
I've gotten some more information on the game.
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If you missed the Jimmy Conrad Show last night, Robb Heineman joined Dave Borchardt for the first
two segments with Jimmy away with the U.S. National Team. Robb and Dave discussed a wide variety of
topics, including the proposed stadium project in KCK, the potential of hosting an MLS All-Star
Game once we're in our own home and some tidbits on players such as Josh Wolff and Kei Kamara.
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Last night on the Jimmy Conrad Show, Robb Heineman spoke candidly about the Wizards stadium complex
out in Kansas. There's some good information about the complex and some vague details of the
amenities at the stadium as well. During the discussion, Heineman states that they are hopeful to
have the stadium open just after the All Star break during the 2011 season.
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That's what it sounds like if you've been reading Robb Heineman's twitter posts. Almost a day ago,
Heineman posted on his twitter account "looking like we will play the usmnt 17s in kc". The US U-17
national team is preparing for the U-17 World Cup which begins for the US on October 26th against
Spain in Nigeria.
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As those of you who are fans on Facebook or follow us on Twitter already know, OnGoal CEO and team
President Robb Heineman will join Dave Borchardt this Wednesday on The Jimmy Conrad Show while JC
is away with the U.S. National Team. Join the duo at Fox and Hound in Overland Park from 8-9 p.m.
CT to listen to the show live and ask your questions in person.
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Recently, Robb Heineman asked Wizards fans to contact Kansas officials to lend their voice in
support of the Wizards Stadium. A fan found these addresses and posted in the thread on Big Soccer.
If you want the Wizards to have a stadium built, write them!!! If you love soccer, write them. Even
if you just want to support the city in keeping and building for the future, then write an
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The Wizards are still working with the state of Kansas to get the approval of the state government
to get the STAR Bond extension approved. Robb Heineman has been spending plenty of time lately in
Topeka talking up the project to the state government. The team is now looking for fans to contact
the state of Kansas and their legislators to talk up the development.
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RH with a smoke bomb at Arrowhead in '07.
He's had a Facebook...he's posted on Big Soccer...now he's a Tweeter. Wizards President and OnGoal
CEO Robb Heineman is now on Twitter. Visit www.Twitter.com/RobbHeineman to see his first few tweet
and to follow him for the latest news/updates/info on our President and our team.
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So tonight was the big game out at Arrowhead between Chivas and Club America. First I want to touch
on a few other things.
Before the game tonight, the Wizards held a Season Ticket Holder Event out at the training facility
that included dinner and a Q&A session with Robb Heineman about the new stadium plan out at the
Legends as well as the plan out at Bannister.
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Today will be a busy day in KC Soccerland as the Season Ticket Holder Event takes place at our
Swope Park Training Center beginning at 4:30 p.m. CT. The Jimmy Conrad Show then airs live on
Sports Radio 810 WHB from 7-8 p.m. CT, followed by the Clasico Bud Light between Club America and
Chivas Guadalajara at 8:30 p.
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We are holding a season ticket holder event at our Swope Park Training Center from 4:30 pm to 7:30
pm before the Clásico Bud Light match on Wednesday, at 8:30 p.m. CT between Club America and
Chivas Guadalajara.
Wizards Season Ticket Holders will get the opportunity to:
-Watch the Wizards practice
-Take a tour of the Wizards training facility
-Mingle with Wizards players and coaches after practice
-Enjoy complimentary food and beverage
-Attend a briefing on the new stadium development with Wizards President and CEO of OnGoal, Robb
Heineman
For directions to Swope:
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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.
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PV will serve in dual roles as the Technical Director/Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the
season. Check out the press release below for all the details:
Kansas City Wizards President Robb Heineman announced Tuesday that Technical Director Peter Vermes
will serve as the team's Interim Head Coach through the end of the 2009 season.
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Things are not looking good at the moment for the Wizards stadium at Hillcrest Road opening up in
time for the 2011 season. According to the Kansas City Business Journal, it looks like chances are
starting to get very slim for an opening in 2011. Due to the current state of the economy it's hard
for the developers to sign any retail or office tenants for the project.
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Kudos to the Wizards in general and our friends at Hillcrest Road blog specifically. Yes it is the
official blog of the Wizards and it their job to do a good blog, but I still have to say well done.
Not only to Kyle but to everyone else at the Wizards who are embracing the new media. Be it the new
Firefox boom for Wizards fans, sending updates through twitter or using the social networking sites
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As you all know, Wizards President Robb Heineman is good in front of the camera or behind the
microphone, and he gave us all another glimpse of that in a 7 minute sit-down with Frank Boal of
Fox 4 last week. The video is now up in all its glory. Head over to the Fox website to hear the
latest on The Trails and the plans for the area.
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Here is your weekly update on how the demolition of Bannister Mall is going. Earlier this week,
Robb Heineman on Between the Lines mentioned that the mall was 1/3rd down. I was a little surprised
by that personally, but having been out to the site, it certainly appears to be true, they've
already taken out one of the mall entrances and are moving closer to starting work on the old JC
Penny's.
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Wizards president, Robb Heineman was on Between the Lines today in Kansas City and talked about the
development going on right now at the Bannister Mall site. You can listen to the full interview
here. Some good information in the interview, some that was already known, and some good new
information as well.
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Robb last year at the Mayor's Night Kicks start-up event.
As we told you earlier in the week, Robb Heineman went on with sports radio stud Kevin Kietzman
today. The interview lasted about 23 minutes and covered a ton of different topics. As always, Robb
is a great interview and offers some great tidbits.
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Robb last year at the Mayor's Night Kicks start-up event.
As we told you earlier in the week, Robb Heineman went on with sports radio stud Kevin Kietzman
today. The interview lasted about 23 minutes and covered a ton of different topics. As always, Robb
is a great interview and offers some great tidbits.
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The Wizards have officially announced the signing of Argentine midfielder, Santiago Hirsig. He was
the rumored signing that Robb Heineman had mentioned on bigsoccer and Heineman let the cat out of
the bag earlier this morning by posting a youtube Nike commercial of Hirsig. Hirsig has played over
200 games in Argentina's top flight.
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Has Robb Heineman given us the name of the Wizards new signing? Heineman posted a youtube video of
a Nike commercial starting Argentine midfielder, Santiago Hirsig on bigsoccer this morning. Hirsig
is a 31 year old midfielder who last played for San Lorenzo in the Argentine top flight. He hadn't
been getting a lot of starts, but had been making regular substitute appearances, including
appearing in both of the Apertura "playoff" games that San Lorenzo was involved in this
past December.
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Rookie defender Matt Besler checked in with fans today via the KC Star. Check out the top of page 3
for the latest, or click through to this link.
To see highlights of the 4-4 draw from Saturday with New York, click here.
Also, Robb Heineman spoke recently on the Heartland Business Exchange, a local radio show focusing
business in the KC area.
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Rookie defender Matt Besler checked in with fans today via the KC Star. Check out the top of page 3
for the latest, or click through to this link.
To see highlights of the 4-4 draw from Saturday with New York, click here.
Also, Robb Heineman spoke recently on the Heartland Business Exchange, a local radio show focusing
business in the KC area.
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Hillcrest Road is now on Facebook. Some of you have already come across the page via a soft launch
that's been going on for a couple of weeks now, but we're fully up to speed. Head over there and
check it out. Various players are also fans of the page, including Jimmy Conrad who was the first
to write on our wall.
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Wizards president, Robb Heineman, has started posting on Bigsoccer again, and has dropped a little
news for Wizards fans. According to Heineman, the Wizards are closing in on signing another
attacking player. From later posts in the thread, Heineman says that the deal is pretty much done,
but does not give the players name due to visa issues.
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After a crazy birthday weekend of partying, Hillcrest Road is back after a couple of morning
aspirins (jokes folks, jokes). The boys get back to training in about ten minutes, so if you're off
or sick or otherwise not busy, head out to Swope Park to see them in action. They leave for Florida
Wednesday for two weeks of training down in Bradenton (just south of Tampa).
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