Kansas City 0-0 Atlas
By Robert Whitman
June 21, 2009
ST. LOUIS – Hot and humid weather Sunday kept the
attacking sluggish as the Wizards and Atlas played
to a goalless draw in the opening group game of the
Superliga for both teams.
The draw keeps both teams in contention to advance
from Group B of the eight-team tournament. New England
defeated Santos Laguna, 4-2, in Foxborough, Mass.,
Sunday to take the group lead.
Both Group A games were played on Saturday. Tigres
defeated Chivas USA, 2-1, in Carson, Calif., while
Chicago defeated San Luis, 2-1, in Bridgeview, Ill.
The Wizards will play their second group game at 6 p.m.
Central time Wednesday against New England in Foxborough.
Kansas City plays Santos Laguna at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday
at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.
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for the summary)
Kansas, Missouri teams
doing well at Region II tournament
By Robert Whitman
June 21, 2009
Kansas and Missouri youth soccer teams are doing well
this weekend at the Region II tournament at
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Through two days of group play, the 18 Kansas teams entered
have a combined record of 20-13-3. The 18 Missouri teams
have an even more impressive 21-6-9 combined record.
Day three of the tournament continues Monday with the final
day of group play. Semifinal play begins Tuesday and
championship matches are Wednesday.
To follow the results of the tournament,
click on this link.
