Chad Ochocinco to play in reserve game

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    Chad Ochocinco's soccer career has been extended at least two days.

    Sporting Kansas City has asked Ochocinco, a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with the Cincinnati Bengals, to play in their reserve team's game Monday against a local squad.

    Ochocinco, who says he actually preferred soccer to football as a youngster, began a four-day trial with the MLS team Wednesday as a way to stay fit and keep busy during the NFL lockout. He admitted he was rusty because he hadn't played since the 10th grade. He also seemed nervous and a bit out of shape on his first day.

    A Sporting KC spokesman said Ochocinco appeared much more comfortable the next day and will play Monday against the Kansas City Brass, a minor league team.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6257987
     

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