[RobbHeineman]

I'm not the one flying, but a flight does land Thursday. Not a designated player, but what I think will be another really nice piece of scouting by the guys. With as well as all these guys are playing in the midfield and up-front it will be tough for this young kid. We'll see....He's a real Defender of Justice.

Sorry, I've been away, but I haven't failed to read a bunch of the recent posts on DP anxieties, stadium concerns and the overall sense of pride about Curt's guys.

I really don't have anything to add as it relates to the DP. We've got a nice roster right now, and I'm not sure where PV and CO would even go with the DP slot. We're a small market, but that doesn't preclude us from the DP and they know that.

I wish I could tell you more about the stadium, but all I can say is we feel really good about the three sites. From a design perspective, it's an evolving thing, but expect something in the neighborhood of 18,500, 30 suites, some really cool fieldside seating, a great area for the Cauldron and all the other supporters' groups that are spawning, a dedicated youth soccer area, a design that's very integrated to the surrounding retail and if all things come to fruition, a really cool roof design.

Lastly, New York was great this weekend, right up until minute 90, but still a great result. I couldn't believe how many Wizards fans were there. It was great to see blue in the stadium. I'm traveling this week and actually am watching the game on the web tomorrow night - bad deal. Cheer hard and see you Sunday.....

rh

[j_m_t]

hopefully the 18.5K will be designed with the intent to expand in the future.

hopefully the supporters section will stay on the 30 yard line +/-

why aren't you coming down to the Embassy with everyone else, those that don't work for the state of MO would probably be able to buy you a beer or six

[RobbHeineman]

Just to get rid of that concern right away, we'll definitely have the ability to expand near to double the capacity....

[j_m_t]

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

Just to get rid of that concern right away, we'll definitely have the ability to expand near to double the capacity....

that was hopefully a given but what about coming to embassy?

was a blast last sat. but then anything is compared to 810 (we know you still cant speak negatively about them yet)

[KCRovert]

Originally Posted by j_m_t

why aren't you coming down to the Embassy with everyone else, those that don't work for the state of MO would probably be able to buy you a beer or six

Originally Posted by j_m_t

that was hopefully a given but what about coming to embassy?

was a blast last sat. but then anything is compared to 810 (we know you still cant speak negatively about them yet)

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

I'm traveling this week and actually am watching the game on the web tomorrow night - bad deal. Cheer hard and see you Sunday.....

rh

Jason, see above.

[Ihateusernames]

I'm pretty new to this message board thing, but from what I've seen so far, I am totally impressed. I find it very thrilling to read through everyone's posts to find out how the community is doing. Also, with our lack of respect from the local media, I think it's awesome that we can come in here and find out info from some of the FO guys themselves. This down to earth, nitty gritty approach really appeals to commoners like myself. I always wonder how some those big clubs relate to their fans. I doubt they do anything on such a personal level like this. I hope things continue operating like this. Kudos and see you all at the games (though I don't know you personally...yet).
Lance

[szazzy]

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

With as well as all these guys are playing in the midfield and up-front it will be tough for this young kid. We'll see....He's a real Defender of Justice.

¿qué? Not Osorno obviously.



http://www.defensaaldia.com.ar/plantel.html

[SombraAla]

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

Just to get rid of that concern right away, we'll definitely have the ability to expand near to double the capacity....

Well, all I can say is - if you continue to put games on the field as exciting and enjoyable as we have had so far this season consistantly then you'll be expanding that a lot sooner than you might have initially anticipated. I was able to bring multiple non-soccer fans/skeptics to the NY game and they said that they would actually consider comming again and it was a lot more more fun than they had anticipated.

My only request is that you release information/plans/whatever about the stadium as soon as it's possible and feasible. While idle speculation is all well and good, I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.

[Wizardscharter]

So, an Argentine, an Israeli, and a Mexican walk into a first place soccer club having difficulty with a stadium deal. The first guy....

Anyway, glad the legwork is being done. Add guys to see if they can help. The stadium is going forward via rumor at least. Also, the team has a shot at 6 points and unchallenged first place this week.

Other than the Missouri TV side debacle, not much to complain about. It's better to be a Wizards' fan today than it has been in a long while.

If a guy absolutely had to put together a snipe list:

1. Missouri TV
2. MLS Ref quality - or barring quality - when does KC get a makeup call?
3. Reserve highlights on MS when KC has less than 2 games the preceeding week.
4. Local media presence is rediculously poor. Ex. Condensed AP article for the report of the NY road game. No backstory, no league overview, no details, no context, just the basic description of goals on page 11.
5. Value from the DP slot if it remains unused. (DP to Chivas for El Guzano or something along those lines).
6. Any way to get a swimming pool sponsor to put one up for the Cauldron tailgate on gamedays? I'd love to see the swimmers be the new Wizards "Starting XI" ladies in appropriate blue bikinis. Speedo has a large presence in local swimming here certainly.

[Beech]

As always Robb, thanks for the personal connection to the team and enriching the KC Wizards forum here. You have no idea how these nuggets of information/communication reinforce to fans that we have some of the best in the business guiding this club.