Opperman receives Bob Gansler Award

Congratulations to Nate Opperman, recipient of the 2011 Bob Gansler Award given to the most outstanding Sporting Kansas City Juniors player. Nate received the award at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park on Saturday, before the club's big win over the New York Red Bulls that clinched a playoff spot for the senior team!

Opperman, a senior at Olathe South High School, played in 23 games for the Sporting Kansas City Under-16 Juniors during the 2010-11 US Soccer Development Academy season, leading the team with eight goals against the top club teams in the Central Conference. He also scored four goals at the U17 Generation adidas Cup and has started three matches for the Sporting Kansas City senior team in the 2011 MLS Reserve League to date.

Opperman is verbally committed to beginning his college career at the University of Evansville.

Konner Knoll Receives Award

Jon Parry, Konner Knoll, Konner's Parents and his GF.


Konner Knoll was awarded the first ever "Bob Gansler KCW Juniors Player of the Year" Award for his outstanding play in the 2009-2010 season. This award was presented to Konner by director Jon Parry at the last home game on Oct 23rd when the Wizards defeated San Jose. This will be an annual award going forward. Congrats Konner!

Spring Showcase Quick Facts

• 258 games completed over 5 days
• 4,000 players competed
• 118 referees
• 300 college coaches attended the matches (we probably had 30+at each match)
  
• Competition took place on 20 different fields
• Every player participated in the Nike SPARQ testing and
• Gatorade Fluid lost test-they weigh in the players before and after a match (U18s Michael Oakley lost 10lbs. in one 90min match...INCREDIBLE)
• Our very own Bob Gansler was there to scout games for USSF and to address the players who watched the US MNT match on May 29th in the players lounge