Wizards to face Man U

[LenexatoKCMO]

This sounds like a pretty big get:
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/06/19 ... -july.html

One of four North American appearances, including one stop in Toronto and one at the all star game.  I should think this ought to fill up Arrowhead and show off the renovation to a little different audience nicely. 

[NDTeve]

don't see how anyone on here can spin this as a negative...though I look forward to some great attempts!!

[KCPowercat]

I'm pumped for this...and I'm far from a big soccer fan (although I'd like to be)

[AllThingsKC]

Oh, how great it would be to see the Wizards beat Manchester United.

Go Wizards!

[TheSmokinPun]

I'll be in the Cauldron, chanting til my throat is sore, can't wait!

[KCMax]

This is a great get, and a wonderful opportunity for KC to showcase itself.

[shinatoo]

Does FIFA care that Arrowhead is such a narrow pitch?

[WSPanic]

Does FIFA care that Arrowhead is such a narrow pitch?

Does FIFA have anything to do with European club exhibition games?

[KCPowercat]

Does FIFA care that Arrowhead is such a narrow pitch?

FIFA's only problem with Arrowhead is the corners which if we are lucky enough to get a World Cup game will be fixed.

[shinatoo]

Does FIFA have anything to do with European club exhibition games?

No they don't. I was addressing the idea that this will raise our profile as a World Cup site.

Try to keep up.

[KCFutbol]

Does FIFA care that Arrowhead is such a narrow pitch?

Yes, that's why the moveable seats would be installed in the corners if we get selected to be a WC host city. That will allow a wider and longer pitch.

[WSPanic]

No they don't. I was addressing the idea that this will raise our profile as a World Cup site.

Try to keep up.

Take it to the World Cup thread! Can I get a moderator over here?

[NDTeve]

Take it to the World Cup thread! Can I get a moderator over here?

Someone tell the FIFA folks that the stadium is in Missouri...not Kansas. We don't need an image problem affecting our World Club bid!!

[MidtownCat]

It's imperative Kansas City steps up and sells this out as the support for this game will be closely scrutinized and have a major impact on our World Cup bid.

Man U is an absolutely huge get for KC.  We have to make this count.

[KCPowercat]

I don't see any way this doesn't sell out.  There will be soccer dorks from all over this country coming in to see manu.

[KCFutbol]

I'm the biggest soccer fan on this board and I don't think there's a chance it will sell out. Because of the World Cup ManUre will probably missing many of their top players. If the crowd is 50,000, I'll be satisfied.

[ComandanteCero]

If the crowd is 50,000, I'll be satisfied.

If it's 50,000 i'll be impressed.  If it's a sellout of Arrowhead, i'll be astonished.

[MidtownCat]

If Kansas City is serious about a World Cup bid, we need a sell out or close to it.  Big corporate support will be critical. 

I listened to the GM of the Wizards last week after the announcement and he said flat out anything less than a sellout will not bode well for our World Cup chances.  For what it's worth......

[KCFutbol]

If Kansas City is serious about a World Cup bid, we need a sell out or close to it.  Big corporate support will be critical. 

I listened to the GM of the Wizards last week after the announcement and he said flat out anything less than a sellout will not bode well for our World Cup chances.  For what it's worth......

For a competitive match a sellout would be easier. For a friendly when ManUre will probably be missing a lot of their top players selling 80,000 tickets will be tough.

[NDTeve]

I don't see any way this doesn't sell out.  There will be soccer dorks from all over this country coming in to see manu.

This is what I was thinking...if it doesn't sell out out or come close...we are not ready for the World Cup...and maybe neither is the US