2010 Sporting KC Salary Vs. Production
With the trade of Jack Jewsbury on Tuesday, The Daily Wiz takes a look at much of Sporting KC's 2010 roster, and how their production stacks up with the money they cost the club. A few surprises of value arise.
2010-11 Offseason
The Daily Wiz Makes Its First Signing Of The 2011 Transfer Window
You can never stock up on too many good players on a football team's roster. (Just ask Man City, right?) That's why The Daily Wiz has decided to make a winter splash and bring in another author ahead of the 2011 MLS season.
Michael Harrington Signed, Sporting KC Preseason Schedule Announced And Chivas de Guadelajara Friendly
Defender Michael Harrington signed a new contract, the preseason exhibition schedule was announced and new news of the friendly with Chivas Guadelajara. More news is good news as the season gets closer.
2011 MLS All-Star Game To Be Hosted By Sporting KC? Against FC Barcelona?
Rumors of Barcelona being the opponent, and Sporting KC's brand new stadium the host site, for the MLS All-Star game in 2011 are beginning to pick up steam. What would it mean for Sporting KC fans and soccer in Kansas City?
A Quick Conversation With Sporting KC's 2011 MLS SuperDraft Selection CJ Sapong
James Madison forward CJ Sapong was far and away the biggest surprise selection of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft's first round. What does Sapong have to say to his nay-sayers and what of his game?
Sporting KC Select Forward CJ Sapong 10th Overall In 2011 MLS SuperDraft
Sporting KC made the shock selection of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by seleciting James Madison forward CJ Sapong. Please share your thoughts here.
2011 MLS SuperDraft Live Thread
It's draft day. There's really little left to do other than sit back, watch it all unfold and either be extremely pleased with the results, or furious. Either way, come join the Live Thread for the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
Luke Sassano Has Signed With Sporting KC
Sporting KC has now signed re-entry draft selection Luke Sassano. Where exaclty does he fit into the team's current roster?
Sporting KC Has A Couple Of Very Good Defensive Options In The 2011 MLS SuperDraft
Soares or Anibaba? Probably about 75 percent of outlets across the Internet have Sporting KC taking one of the two central defenders.Should we have a preference as to which one SKC takes?
Keeping Tabs On Sporting KC Targets
While some players are confirmed trialists and others are still just rumors, The Daily Wiz is keeping track of all known offseason targets of Sporting Kansas City.
Sporting KC's 2011 Roster Has Begun To Evolve
Monday brought the first real set of concrete offseason news for Sporting KC. A few players are expected out of town, while couple others could be close to signing potentially.
A Little More Info On A Pair Of Potential Sporting KC Signings
During the team's December scouting combine in Trindad, Sporting Kansas City discovered a pair of players that have now been reported to be joining the team later in January a preseason trial period. The Daily Wiz has a handful more information on the pair of Trinidad and Tobago internationals.
If Sporting KC Players Were Cleveland Indians Characters In The Movie "Major League"
Also file under: "Yes, I'm really THAT bored with the offseason and realize I'm obligated to write something." I've been kicking around this idea in my head for a long while that, as my favorite...
Sporting KC To Open 2011 MLS Season At Chivas USA, Home Schedule vs Chicago Fire
On Monday, the 2011 home openers for all 18 MLS clubs was announced. Sporting KC drew away to Chivas USA and Chicago Fire to start the season. But, who will open the brand new KC Soccer Stadium?
Sporting KC Ends Eventful Re-Entry Draft Down Two Club Legends, Up $452k Salary Space
After phase two of the MLS re-entry draft, the Sporting KC roster underwent a bit of a transform from the old guard to a wide open playing field. Also, money. They've now got lots of it.
Can You (Successfully) Rebuild A Defense In An Offseason?
Now that Aaron Hohlbein is gone, it's time to visit the defender depth chart again. What does Hohlben's absence mean? And, how successful could a completely rebuilt defense be in 2011?
Report: Sporting KC Looking To Sign Aurelien Collin
The Daily Wiz is reporting that Sporting Kansas City have set their sights on signing 24-year old French defender Aurelien Collin from Vitória Futebol Clube in the Portuguese first division.
Sporting KC Roster: This And That, Who Stands Where? - Part 1
With the first of two re-entry drafts coming up on Wednesday, roster movement seems primed to kick off at any moment. Where do the 11 players in goal and defense currently on the roster stand?
MLS Expansion Draft: Where Sporting Kansas City Goes From Here
After losing only defender Jonathon Leathers in the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft, Sporting Kansas City feel only a minor roster hit heading to 2011. What does the loss of Leathers mean, and where is the roster heading now?
2010 MLS Expansion Draft: Live Thread
2010 MLS Expansion Draft Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps 12:45 CST - November 24 (Today) MLSSoccer.com Jump in for a little live thread action of the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft as the...
Sporting Kansas City Protected List Released
The Sporting KC protected players list for the upcoming expansion draft is out.
Reading BTL: Sporting KC President Robb Heineman
Robb Heineman recently gave a candid one on one interview and discussed a myriad of things. The Daily Wiz breaks down anything and everything discussed regarding on the field matters.
Sporting KC: One Final Thought
One final thought that sums up my entire feelings on the Sporting KC name change. This time though, the words come from a player on the team.
Sporting KC: Today Is The Day
Like it or not, it's here and it's happening. Today, the Kansas City Wizards will, as expected, officially announce that they are rebranding, and changing their name to Sporting Kansas City,...
2010 MLS Expansion Draft: Kansas City Wizards Protected Players List
The MLS expansion draft will take place on November 24, 2010. Who will the Wizards protect, and who will be subjected to the draft day waiting game?
Sporting KC: Rules For Rebranding
The name change from KC Wizards to Sporting KC is coming this Wednesday. A little history of name changes in MLS, convincing myself to like the new name and a few things the owners can NOT cite as reasons for the change.
