Revs Management Subdue Airline Crazy

As I say every time I do this, "I don't usually do this." But, this story is just too much not to pass along. Members of the Revolution's management helped airline officials stop a man who, apparently not acting of his right mind, emerged from a lavatory naked and then later made a beeline for an emergency exit door while the plane was still in flight. Wow.

Crazy Tie on ESPN!

Wow that was a nutzo game. I have to admit to pumping my fist and screaming while taking notes for the press release. Good thing I wasn't in a press box at the time, that is generally frowned upon. Here are some notables from last night's game...enjoy.

· Following the match, Kansas City sits 5-5-6, 21 pts. in a tie for 5^th place tie in the Eastern Conference with Toronto FC.

· The Wizards are now 17-16-4 all-time against the Crew, including a 8-10-2 mark on the road.

· The Wizards finished the season series 0-2-1 against Columbus

· Kansas City is 2-0-3 in its last five matches and hasn’t lost a road game since May 24.

· Forward Josh Wolff scored the game-tying goal in his first game back with Kansas City since 2006.

· Wolff’s tally moved him into a tie with recently departed forward Scott Sealy for 5^th on Kansas City’s all-time list.

· Wolff and Sealy each have 28 goals for Kansas City and teammate Davy Arnaud trails just behind with 26.

· Wolff holds the team’s best all-time goals per game mark with 28 goals in 81 games for the Wizards.

· Midfielder Kurt Morsink recorded his second and third career assists. His first came last week against New York.

· Morsink also set up the first Kansas City goal, first serving a dangerous pass that was headed into the Columbus goal by Crew defender Frankie Hejduk.

· Defender Jack Jewsbury recorded the primary assists on both goals assisted by Morsink.

· Jewsbury now leads the team with four assists on the year, already a career high for the 6^th-year professional.

· Espinoza recorded his first career goal in front of a hometown crowd of sorts. Espinoza attended Ohio State University in Columbus for one season and had several friends and former teammates in attendance.

· The teams combined for five first half goals, the most in any first half of the season in MLS.

· The six total goals are the most in any Wizards game this season.

· Kansas City equaled its season high with three goals.

· Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman made four saves tonight.

· Hartman now has 1084 career saves, trailing only former Wizards standout Tony Meola on the all-time MLS list.

· Meola retired with 1136 career saves and Hartman is on pace to surpass Meola’s mark this season.

· Hartman and defender Jimmy Conrad are the only Wizards to play all 1440 minutes so far this season.

· Forward Claudio Lopez sits just behind Conrad and Hartman with 1426 minutes and has played the entire 90 in 12 matches.

· Midfielder Lance Watson started his first game of the season at right midfielder. With Watson’s start, the Wizards have now started 20 different players in 2008.

· When Wolff made his first appearance in the second half, the Wizards played their 21^st different player of the season.

Tonight's Game on ESPN

Hey all, I know there has been some confusion about tonight's game. It will be on ESPN proper, one of only two games (next week's All-Star game being the other) on the channel this year. Two will be on ABC (well, one was...the LA/DC tilt prior to the Euro Final and MLS Cup in November) and the rest are on ESPN 2. JP Dellacamera and John Harkes have the call, so it should be a good one. If you don't want to sit at home and watch by yourself, head to O'Dowd's at Zona Rosa or Barley's in Shawnee. Hell, tell your favorite local bar to tune it to ESPN and create some fans around you!

Galaxy Game Moved to Arrowhead

Hey all, just sent out a press release announcing the LA Galaxy game on September 13 has been moved to Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff will now by 4 p.m. CT instead of 7 p.m. CT. The Chiefs home opener is the next day, so the game was bumped up, in part, to allow more time for grounds crews and stadium crews to change things over.

Tickets are available now through a special season ticket package that includes four games this season (three flex games, plus a free lower-bowl ticket to Galaxy match) and a deposit toward season tickets next year. If you're a big fan but don't yet have season tickets, here's the perfect opportunity to get them. Click this link or call the Wizards ticket office at 913.387.3400.

As you all know, that match is scheduled to be Mr. David Beckham's first appearance in KC. Should be a fun night, as was last year's game even though he wasn't in attendance.

HAIRrington Poll

While this is in no way sponsored by or agreed to by Michael Harrington himself, I thought it would be fun to see what fans want him to do with his hair. These are only four choices, so if you have a better idea, post it in the comments section below. Take a vote, then we'll tell Michael what you all think he should do and see how he responds. The afro might be tough, but I think everything else is manageable. We'll see what he says.

Wizards v Wizards/Wolff Jersey Offer

Alright guys, apologies for the pieces of information, but our KCW Juniors U-19 team is taking on the KCW Reserves (those not traveling to Columbus plus a couple of guest players) in a scrimmage. The Juniors will train first then scrimmage the Reserves around 10 a.m. It might start a little early, so if you're wanting to stop by, I'd get there around 9:30 a.m.

Also, jump over to KCSoccerStore.com for a special Josh Wolff jersey offer. For a limited time, purchase a "Wolff" personalized jersey, and the personalization is free. We've got the nameplates ready, just punch the keys and make the order. It'll save you $20 over what adding a name and number usually costs.

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Wow. That's all that can be said. Mikey goes from the Cristiano Ronaldo look to the Kevin Hartman look? Or the Dennis Rodman look? Either way, it's pretty spectacular. Thanks to Thad Bell for the pic. Check out his blog at www.backpost.net.