The Kansas City Wizards will take on the Los Angles Galaxy this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CT in what is sure to be a playoff-like atmosphere at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. This weekend's matchup features two of the top teams in Major League Soccer, with the Los Angeles Galaxy sitting atop the Western Conference and the Wizards second in the East. The first 5,000 fans to step through the gates on Saturday will receive a free 2010 Wizards team poster, courtesy of Sprint. Fans are encouraged to invite their friends and experience the best of MLS soccer as the Wizards try to BEAT LA. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-888-4KC-GOAL or by going online to kcwizards.com. KCW JUNIORS GOALKEEPER JON KEMPIN CALLED TO U-18 NATIONAL TEAM CAMP Kansas City Wizards Juniors goalkeeper and Kansas state player of the year Jonathan Kempin will add another honor to his collection, as he was called up to the U-18 National Team for a camp in Carson, California at the end of this month. Kempin had previously spent time in Bradenton, Florida as part of the U.S. U-17 residency program. The goalkeeper will join 23 other players for a week from April 25-May 2 at the Home Depot Center, where the team will train twice per day and compete against local club teams. U-18 head coach Matkovich's roster includes 17 players currently playing in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy plus another player, Kyle Emerson, who has moved on from Texas SC DTH to Wake Forest. The remaining five players - Dustin Corea, Andrew Craven, Luis Gil, Stefan Jerome and Eriq Zavaleta - were all part of the U.S. Soccer U-17 Men's National Team Residency Program in 2009. Gil, who signed with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer before the 2010 season, is the lone professional player on the roster. STEEL GOES UP AT KC SOCCER STADIUM SITE Construction on the Wizards' new home continues to move along at a brisk pace, landmarked recently by the installation of several steel beams at the site. Wizards fans had the opportunity to sign the first steel beam before it was raised into place in advance of April 10th's home match against the Colorado Rapids. To track the progress of the KC Soccer Stadium's construction, check out the stadium webcam . NOW ON KCWIZARDS.COM: The newly redesigned kcwizards.com continues to features more exclusive content this week covering the Wizards on the field and off of it. Head to the new site now to check out two video interviews between Wizards play-by-play man Dave Borchardt and leading scorer Kei Kamara. On the videos, Kamara discusses why he chose to re-sign with Kansas City and his experiences growing up in a war-torn Sierra Leone. Also check out a special feature on Roger Espinoza and his hopes for making Honduras' roster for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. "ZONA WIZARDS" AND "KANSAS CITY SOCCER SHOW" PROVIDE SOCCER RADIO FIX: Wizards fans will have two ways to follow the beautiful game on local radio this summer in both Spanish and English, with the Kansas City Soccer Show and Zona Wizards beginning their broadcast schedules this week. The Kansas City Soccer Show, which airs every Saturday from 10-11 a.m. CT on Sports Radio 810 AM, will cover the international game, the 2010 World Cup and the Kansas City soccer scene, including the Wizards, KCW Juniors and local youth soccer. The show will also feature interviews with Wizards players, coaches and executives. Last week, hosts Jake Gutierrez and Josh Whisenhunt welcomed new Wizards goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen to the show. Fans are encouraged to share their views and submit questions via Twitter and Facebook, and by calling in to the show at 913-3-810-810. This week, the KC Soccer Show will welcome Los Angeles Galaxy striker Edson Buddle to the program. Buddle has been red-hot to start the 2010 MLS season, having scored all seven of his team's goals in only four games. Buddle and the Galaxy will face off against the Wizards at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Zona Wizards, the Wizards weekly Spanish-language radio show, airs weekly during the 2010 MLS season. The show, which features interviews with Wizards players and coaches, airs every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. CT on La Gran D 1340 AM, which is also the Wizards Spanish-language flagship station. JOIN THE WIZARDS TOMORROW AT LOS CABOS The Wizards are joining forces with Los Cabos at the Legends to host a "Welcome to the Neighborhood Party" and raise money for Autism Speaks. Come join Jimmy Conrad, Kei Kamara, Ryan Smith and Craig Rocastle on Thursday at Los Cabos at the Legends as they wait on tables to help raise money for Autism Speaks. Los Cabos will donate 10% of your bill that night to Autism Speaks, and then they will match that total at the end of the night. There will be a raffle for Wizards vs. LA Galaxy tickets and other great prizes too. The event is Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00 to 9:00pm at Los Cabos at the Legends. WIZARDS HOST SOCCER DAY 5K FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: The Kansas City Wizards have teamed with the Kansas City Soccer Foundation for the first annual Soccer Day 5K. The race will benefit Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of autism and securing funding for research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for the disorder. "We are extremely excited to be a part of the Soccer Day 5K - It will do wonders for awareness and will provide proceeds that help our research and advocacy," said Jennifer Smith-Currier, Midwest Regional Walk Director for Autism Speaks. "The Wizards players have been so supportive of the autism community over the last few years, and we feel privileged to be a part of their community spirit once again." Registration is now open for the race, which will take place on Saturday, May 15 in the Village West neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. The race will start at 8 a.m. outside of CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Those who act now will get a discount on registration. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, a complimentary general admission ticket to that night's Kansas City Wizards game against the Chicago Fire at CommunityAmerica Ballpark and food and drinks following the race. Race participants will also have the option to purchase additional game tickets at a discount. All registered participants and volunteers will be helping raise money for Autism Speaks and the Kansas City Soccer Foundation. WIZARDS YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS NOW ON SALE: Registration to any of the Kansas City Wizards' youth camps is now open, with nine different camps taking place at various locations around the Kansas City metro area this summer. All camps will be managed and directed by full time Wizards employees, and include appearances by Wizards coaching staff and/or players along with a game ticket and many other benefits. The Wizards offer a variety of camps, consisting of Elite Camps for boys only, Fantasy Camps for the experienced male and female players at the team's Swope Park Training Center and a handful of other camps in the Overland Park area. DATE CAMP AGE LOCATION TIME COST June 7-11 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G Swope Training Facility 9am-12pm $189 July 12-16 Mini Wizards 4-6yrs B & G Leawood Parks & Rec 9am-10:15am $100 July 12-16 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G Leawood Parks amp; Rec 9am-12pm $179 July 26-29 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 6pm-8pm $169 July 26-29 Mini Wizards 4-6yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 6pm-7:15pm $100 August 2-6 Fantasy Camp* 11-14yrs Boys Swope Training Facility 9am-12pm $395 August 2-6 Fantasy Camp* 11-14yrs Girls Swope Training Facility 1pm-4pm $395 Oct 28-29 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 9am-12pm $75 Oct 28-29 All Abilities 7-12yrs B & G OP Soccer Complex 1pm-4pm $75 For more information or to register for a Kansas City Wizards youth camp, visit www.kcwizards.com/camps, or contact Betsy Pollard at (913) 387-3883 or bpollard@kcwizards.com. 2010 SEASON TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE: Fans who purchase new season-ticket packages will retain an early priority number that will determine seat locations in Kansas City's new stadium. To purchase new season tickets, call the Wizards locally at 913-387-3400 b or visit www.kcwizards.com. Prices for the 2010 Kansas City Wizards season at CommunityAmerica Ballpark will remain unchanged, with the exception of some premium seating sections. Season tickets start at just $160 for a 16-game schedule that includes 14 regular-season MLS contests and three "Special Game" tickets. The Wizards will offer FREE parking for all matches at CommunityAmerica Ballpark again in 2010. 2010 Season Ticket Prices Seating Category Full-Season Rate Per-Game Rate Gate Price Field Side Reserved $1,600 $100 $120 Terrace Table (4 Seats) $3,350 $50 $60 Stadium Reserved $352 $22 $25 Bleacher Reserved $288 $18 $20 Cauldron $224 $14 $20 Grass Berm/General Admission $160 $10 $15
