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<item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards 2009 recap]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7683584&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7683584&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards finished the MLS regular season 8-13-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time in two seasons, but the year was not without successes. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards finished the MLS regular season 8-13-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time in two seasons, but the year was not without successes. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Espinoza, Myers in Generation adidas tour]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7679508&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091117&amp;content_id=7679508&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Two Kansas City Wizards will take part in an upcoming trip to South Africa by some of Major League Soccer&#39;s top young players. Roger Espinoza and Chance Myers, members of the Generation adidas program, will join 16 other MLS players on the 11-day trip.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two Kansas City Wizards will take part in an upcoming trip to South Africa by some of Major League Soccer's top young players. Roger Espinoza and Chance Myers, members of the Generation adidas program, will join 16 other MLS players on the 11-day trip.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards keep Vermes as manager]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091110&amp;content_id=7649546&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091110&amp;content_id=7649546&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[In addition to becoming the fourth head coach in Kansas City&#39;s history, Peter Vermes will also continue to serve as the team&#39;s technical director, a position he has held since November 2006.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In addition to becoming the fourth head coach in Kansas City's history, Peter Vermes will also continue to serve as the team's technical director, a position he has held since November 2006.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Curtis Kitchen</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards name Vermes manager]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091110&amp;content_id=7648048&amp;vkey=pr_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091110&amp;content_id=7648048&amp;vkey=pr_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards President Robb Heineman announced Tuesday that Technical Director Peter Vermes will become the team&#39;s full-time Head Coach.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards President Robb Heineman announced Tuesday that Technical Director Peter Vermes will become the team's full-time Head Coach.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: 2010 season-ticket packages on sale]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091109&amp;content_id=7644292&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091109&amp;content_id=7644292&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards are now accepting renewals from current season ticket holders and new season ticket deposits for the 2010 Major League Soccer season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards are now accepting renewals from current season ticket holders and new season ticket deposits for the 2010 Major League Soccer season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Conrad named 2009 MLS Humanitarian of the Year]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7630876&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7630876&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad received Friday his second honor of the year for his off-the-field contributions to the Kansas City community.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad received Friday his second honor of the year for his off-the-field contributions to the Kansas City community.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[KICKIN' BACK with Michael Harrington]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091103&amp;content_id=7612916&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091103&amp;content_id=7612916&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Throughout his three-year career with the Wizards, Michael Harrington has scored 5 goals, had 9 assists and started 74 games. Harrington recently sat down for a Q&amp;amp;A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery. Enjoy kickin&#39; back with Michael Harrington.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Throughout his three-year career with the Wizards, Michael Harrington has scored 5 goals, had 9 assists and started 74 games. Harrington recently sat down for a Q&amp;A with MLSnet.com. He also created his own photo gallery. Enjoy kickin' back with Michael Harrington.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Accolades of 2009]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7606740&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091102&amp;content_id=7606740&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman received MLS Save of the Week honors for the final week of the 2009 MLS regular season for an outstanding save to deny D.C. United&#39;s Ben Olsen.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman received MLS Save of the Week honors for the final week of the 2009 MLS regular season for an outstanding save to deny D.C. United's Ben Olsen.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Winding down]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7558766&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7558766&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Striker Kei Kamara scored his first goal as a member of the Wizards Saturday in a 2-2 tie against D.C. United to end the 2009 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Striker Kei Kamara scored his first goal as a member of the Wizards Saturday in a 2-2 tie against D.C. United to end the 2009 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards fight to the end against United]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&amp;content_id=7542778&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&amp;content_id=7542778&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the questions facing the Kansas City Wizards entering the team&#39;s final game of the 2009 season was whether focus and intensity would be an issue for a group that already knew its season was over. The answer was a resounding no.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the questions facing the Kansas City Wizards entering the team's final game of the 2009 season was whether focus and intensity would be an issue for a group that already knew its season was over. The answer was a resounding no.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Curtis Kitchen</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards announce 2009 award winners]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091024&amp;content_id=7542116&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091024&amp;content_id=7542116&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards announced their 2009 Team Award winners Saturday night, recognizing the players on the field prior to their match against D.C. United.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards announced their 2009 Team Award winners Saturday night, recognizing the players on the field prior to their match against D.C. United.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards draw with United on late PK]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091024&amp;content_id=7542070&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091024&amp;content_id=7542070&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Needing a win to keep their MLS Cup Playoffs chance alive, D.C. United allowed a Claudio Lopez penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to force a 2-2 draw.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Needing a win to keep their MLS Cup Playoffs chance alive, D.C. United allowed a Claudio Lopez penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to force a 2-2 draw.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Curtis Kitchen</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City hosts playoff-hopeful DC]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091023&amp;content_id=7534632&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091023&amp;content_id=7534632&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[One of four teams tied on 39 points for the final wild card berth entering the season&#39;s final week, D.C. United hit the road to take on the Kansas City Wizards.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of four teams tied on 39 points for the final wild card berth entering the season's final week, D.C. United hit the road to take on the Kansas City Wizards.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Spoiling United]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091019&amp;content_id=7499908&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091019&amp;content_id=7499908&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards play their final match of the 2009 Major League Soccer season Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark against D.C. United.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards play their final match of the 2009 Major League Soccer season Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark against D.C. United.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Kansas City loses handle against Seattle]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091018&amp;content_id=7484356&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091018&amp;content_id=7484356&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards knew before playing host to the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night that the playoffs were officially out of reach.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards knew before playing host to the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night that the playoffs were officially out of reach.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bob Rusert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards downed by Sounders FC]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091017&amp;content_id=7483760&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091017&amp;content_id=7483760&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Seattle Sounders FC become the first MLS expansion side since 1998&#39;s Chicago Fire to clinch a playoff spot in their inaugural season with a 3-2 win over Kansas City.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Seattle Sounders FC become the first MLS expansion side since 1998's Chicago Fire to clinch a playoff spot in their inaugural season with a 3-2 win over Kansas City.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bob Rusert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards need victory, help to make playoffs]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&amp;content_id=7469138&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&amp;content_id=7469138&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Mathematically, the Kansas City Wizards are still alive in their hunt for a MLS Cup Playoffs berth. But, it is going to take a whole lot of help.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mathematically, the Kansas City Wizards are still alive in their hunt for a MLS Cup Playoffs berth. But, it is going to take a whole lot of help.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Curtis Kitchen</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards try to stay alive against Sounders FC]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091015&amp;content_id=7464138&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091015&amp;content_id=7464138&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Seattle Sounders FC are aiming to become the first MLS expansion team since the Chicago Fire in 1998 to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs in their inaugural season when they take on the Kansas City Wizards at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Seattle Sounders FC are aiming to become the first MLS expansion team since the Chicago Fire in 1998 to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs in their inaugural season when they take on the Kansas City Wizards at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards top U.S. Under-17 team]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7453138&amp;vkey=pr_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7453138&amp;vkey=pr_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards topped the United States Under-17 Men&#39;s National Team 3-0 Tuesday night in rainy weather at Kansas City&#39;s Swope Park Training Center.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards topped the United States Under-17 Men's National Team 3-0 Tuesday night in rainy weather at Kansas City's Swope Park Training Center.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[KC's hopes hinge on perfect finish]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091011&amp;content_id=7427186&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091011&amp;content_id=7427186&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The postseason hopes of the Kansas City Wizards took a blow on Saturday night, as they fell 2-0 to Chivas USA. The Wizards controlled the tempo of the game&#39;s opening minutes, but were unable to break through the league&#39;s best defense, falling to two late goals in a three-minute span.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The postseason hopes of the Kansas City Wizards took a blow on Saturday night, as they fell 2-0 to Chivas USA. The Wizards controlled the tempo of the game's opening minutes, but were unable to break through the league's best defense, falling to two late goals in a three-minute span.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeffrey King</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Loss diminishes Wizards' playoff hopes]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091011&amp;content_id=7426642&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091011&amp;content_id=7426642&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA stamped their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday night, downing the visiting Kansas City Wizards 2-0 at The Home Depot Center. Goals from Justin Braun and Sacha Kljestan two minutes apart in the second half were the difference as the Red-and-White posted their 13th shutout of the year.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA stamped their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday night, downing the visiting Kansas City Wizards 2-0 at The Home Depot Center. Goals from Justin Braun and Sacha Kljestan two minutes apart in the second half were the difference as the Red-and-White posted their 13th shutout of the year.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeffrey King</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards, Chivas have playoff visions]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091008&amp;content_id=7399568&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091008&amp;content_id=7399568&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[A pair of teams facing a must-win for differing reasons meet at The Home Depot Center when Chivas USA entertain the Kansas City Wizards.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A pair of teams facing a must-win for differing reasons meet at The Home Depot Center when Chivas USA entertain the Kansas City Wizards.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Fighting for playoff spot]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091006&amp;content_id=7365390&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091006&amp;content_id=7365390&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards play their second straight road match Saturday, traveling to face Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards play their second straight road match Saturday, traveling to face Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards disappointed with draw in Houston]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7329022&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7329022&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Wizards on the outside looking in at the playoffs and playing with a man advantage for 73 minutes, the Wizards leave Houston disappointed after a 1-1 draw Sunday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Wizards on the outside looking in at the playoffs and playing with a man advantage for 73 minutes, the Wizards leave Houston disappointed after a 1-1 draw Sunday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Dwain Capodice</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Despite numbers, Wizards settle for draw]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7326636&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:18:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7326636&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Despite playing with a man advantage for some 73 minutes, the Kansas City Wizards could only manage a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Sunday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite playing with a man advantage for some 73 minutes, the Kansas City Wizards could only manage a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo on Sunday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Dwain Capodice</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards, Kamara visit Houston]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091002&amp;content_id=7281406&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091002&amp;content_id=7281406&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Houston Dynamo will be aiming to secure their place in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon at Robertson Stadium when they play host to the Kansas City Wizards; a victory will ensure the Dynamo will own one of the top eight records in MLS.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Dynamo will be aiming to secure their place in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon at Robertson Stadium when they play host to the Kansas City Wizards; a victory will ensure the Dynamo will own one of the top eight records in MLS.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Conrad named to US national team for World Cup qualifers]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091001&amp;content_id=7269694&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091001&amp;content_id=7269694&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad will join the United States National Team for training in advance of two upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad will join the United States National Team for training in advance of two upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Kamara has chance to show up Dynamo]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090929&amp;content_id=7227470&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090929&amp;content_id=7227470&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards forward Kei Kamara probably couldn&#39;t handle any additional motivation for this Saturday&#39;s game at the Houston Dynamo.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards forward Kei Kamara probably couldn't handle any additional motivation for this Saturday's game at the Houston Dynamo.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Road swing]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090928&amp;content_id=7205230&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090928&amp;content_id=7205230&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards will hit the road this weekend for the first of two crucial away games. The Wizards are coming off a draw against the Colorado Rapids this past weekend, which kept the team&#39;s playoff chances alive.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards will hit the road this weekend for the first of two crucial away games. The Wizards are coming off a draw against the Colorado Rapids this past weekend, which kept the team's playoff chances alive.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Vermes pleased by Wizards' aggressiveness]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090927&amp;content_id=7184188&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:52:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090927&amp;content_id=7184188&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Even though his team could only forge a scoreless draw in a home game against the Colorado Rapids, Kansas City Wizards technical director/interim head coach Peter Vermes was upbeat after Saturday night&#39;s game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Even though his team could only forge a scoreless draw in a home game against the Colorado Rapids, Kansas City Wizards technical director/interim head coach Peter Vermes was upbeat after Saturday night's game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Defense reigns as Wizards tie Rapids]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090926&amp;content_id=7181186&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:02:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090926&amp;content_id=7181186&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Despite having two close-range opportunities late, the Kansas City Wizards couldn&#39;t find a goal and settled for a scoreless draw with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite having two close-range opportunities late, the Kansas City Wizards couldn't find a goal and settled for a scoreless draw with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wins have Wizards recharged, focused]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090925&amp;content_id=7146592&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090925&amp;content_id=7146592&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[It is amazing how much energy three wins in four games can inject into a team that struggled mightily for months. Such is certainly the case for the Kansas City Wizards of late.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It is amazing how much energy three wins in four games can inject into a team that struggled mightily for months. Such is certainly the case for the Kansas City Wizards of late.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards look to stay hot, wade Rapids]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090924&amp;content_id=7138792&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090924&amp;content_id=7138792&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards will look to keep their late season charge toward a playoff bid alive when they play host to the Colorado Rapids at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards will look to keep their late season charge toward a playoff bid alive when they play host to the Colorado Rapids at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards announce 2010 home opener]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090924&amp;content_id=7137150&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090924&amp;content_id=7137150&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards announced Thursday that the club is now accepting renewals from current season ticket holders and new season ticket deposits for the 2010 Major League Soccer season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards announced Thursday that the club is now accepting renewals from current season ticket holders and new season ticket deposits for the 2010 Major League Soccer season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Closing the gap]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090922&amp;content_id=7092582&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090922&amp;content_id=7092582&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards play their second straight match at home after posting a dramatic 3-2 win over FC Dallas last Saturday to move closer to the pack in the race for the MLS Cup Playoffs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kansas City Wizards play their second straight match at home after posting a dramatic 3-2 win over FC Dallas last Saturday to move closer to the pack in the race for the MLS Cup Playoffs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards' Conrad overcomes gaffes]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090920&amp;content_id=7057386&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090920&amp;content_id=7057386&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Hair askew and his face showing tired strain after a wild 3-2 victory against FC Dallas -- a game that saw veteran defender Jimmy Conrad single-handedly try to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory before delivering late-game heroics.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hair askew and his face showing tired strain after a wild 3-2 victory against FC Dallas -- a game that saw veteran defender Jimmy Conrad single-handedly try to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory before delivering late-game heroics.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Win bolsters Kansas City's postseason hopes]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090919&amp;content_id=7056984&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090919&amp;content_id=7056984&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[After a pair of errors by Jimmy Conrad led to two FC Dallas goals, the Wizards captain redeemed himself by scoring the go-ahead goal in the 81st minute to give Kansas City a 3-2 win before a sell-out crowd at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a pair of errors by Jimmy Conrad led to two FC Dallas goals, the Wizards captain redeemed himself by scoring the go-ahead goal in the 81st minute to give Kansas City a 3-2 win before a sell-out crowd at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wizards in do-or-die situation]]></title><link>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090919&amp;content_id=7047090&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:08:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090919&amp;content_id=7047090&amp;vkey=news_kcw&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t105</guid><description><![CDATA[Much has transpired since the last time the Kansas City Wizards and FC Dallas hooked up for what wound up being a lopsided victory for the home team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Much has transpired since the last time the Kansas City Wizards and FC Dallas hooked up for what wound up being a lopsided victory for the home team.]]></content:encoded>
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