2012-13 Sporting KC Offseason
VIDEO: Bieler rifles past TFC to pull one back
Claudio Bieler can finish a soccer ball into the back of the net.
The rest of our conversation with Matt Besler
Matt Besler spoke to The Daily Wiz on Friday about topics ranging far and wide. These are the quotes that didn't make it into Andy's story on Friday, but were still worthwhile being published.
Besler: "I knew I wanted to stay with Sporting"
A free agent over the offseason, Matt Besler was tempted by club options in Europe, but Kansas City always remained his 'number one.' And now, he says others from around the league are beginning to see it that way, too.
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Kei Kamara loaned to Norwich City until May
Sporting Kansas City will have to make do without their leading scorer for at least the first few months and possibly forever.
Official: Kei Kamara headed for greener pastures
Sporting KC announced on Tuesday that Kei Kamara has been loaned to Norwich City of the English Premier League. The Daily Wiz has all of the terms of the deal.
Kei Kamara is Kansas City
No member of Sporting KC has the relationship with an entire city of people like Kei Kamara. With a transfer abroad seemingly looming, now is the time to feel happiness for Kei's work rather than sadness over his departure.
Josh Gardner dropping Kei Kamara transfer news?
Did the Sporting KC new guy inadvertently spill the beans on Kei Kamara's potential transfer to Norwich City?
EPL club seriously after Kei Kamara
Norwich City are really in for Kei Kamara. Their manager confirmed it on Thursday. Is Kei gone? Would it kill Sporting's chances in 2013?
How much money is $2.5 million?
$2.5 million per year - that's a lot. Right? Well, isn't it? Of course it is, but what, exactly, does $2.5 million translate into?
Peter Vermes' Draft Day Present, Mikey Lopez
Midfielder Mikey Lopez, Sporting KC's 14th overall selection in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, was a gift that fell right into the lap of Peter Vermes on Thursday. The rich get richer.
With the 14th pick in the 2013 MLS Mock Draft...
Sporting Kansas City selects Notre Dame forward Dillon Powers.
Report: Zusi on official trial at West Ham
The newest reports about Graham Zusi's training stint with EPL club West Ham are that his time in East London may have more serious intentions, with an eye towards a full transfer move.
Sporting KC's 2013 Schedule Coming Soon
Major League Soccer made an announcement on Monday that they would be making another announcement later this week to release the 2013 MLS regular season schedule.
Sporting KC's Latest National Team Trio Announced
Which of Sporting KC's latest three U.S. national team players have the most to gain during the January camp and friendly? Zusi, Besler or Feilhaber?
Roger Espinoza: From MLS To The Premier League
Roger Espinoza came to MLS - and Sporting KC - as a dark horse leftback prospect; he left the league an Olympics star and English Premier League central midfielder. Just how did he do it, and what does it mean for MLS long-term?
The Daily Wiz Roundtable: From 2012 to 2013
A roundtable discussion to reflect on 2012 and consider where Sporting KC will find itself next season.
Sporting KC Players In Line for National Team Duty
A look at the possible players from Sporting KC who may be called up to their respective national teams as World Cup qualification and various other competitions heat up in 2013.
Sporting KC 2013: Three Storylines
Sporting KC's 2012 will always be remember for a US Open Cup championship. Before the year even gets underway, what will 2013 be remembered for? Here's three storylines heading into the New Year.
Don't Confuse Claudio Bieler With Omar Bravo
With a new marquee name comes a new setting, and with it, a new set of guidelines by which to hold judgment. How to better judge Claudio Bieler, thanks to Omar Bravo's expired time in Kansas City.
Calculating Sporting KC's 2013 Salary Cap Charge
With the lion's share of Sporting KC's 2012-13 offseason acquiring done and dusted, it's time to take a look at where the dollars and cents fall, and what they may (or may not) have left to spend.
Sizing up the rest of the Eastern Conference
One-quarter through the MLS offseason, teams have already begun to take shape for the 2013 season; some more than others. Which Eastern Conference teams have gotten worse, and who might push Sporting KC for the regular season crown?
Sporting KC: Building the Rest of the Roster
Discussing the remaining pieces of the puzzle to Sporting KC's opening day roster on March 2.
Claudio Bieler: Fitting the New Guy into the Team
A tactical and strategical look at how new Designated Player signing, forward Claudio Bieler will fit into his new club, Sporting Kansas City.
Sporting KC get "their guy," sign Claudio Bieler
Sporting Kansas City announced on Tuesday the signing of new Designated Player, forward Claudio Bieler from LDU Quito of Ecuador. Sporting president/CEO Robb Heineman did well to get "their guy."
Sporting KC Signs Claudio Bieler
Sporting KC has acquired Argentine-born Ecuadorian striker Cladio Bieler, who will be taking a designated player slot.
Early Perception and Claudio Bieler
With the impending announcement of new designated player and forward Claudio Bieler on Tuesday, some fans are already writing the move off as a mistake, or even worse, a waste. This is, obviously, senseless.
Defender Yann Sango'o signed by Sporting KC
More defensive depth is on the way as 21 year old defender Yann Songo'o has been signed by Sporting KC.
How SKC is Correctly Managing Their Future
By trading away draft picks for proven talent, Sporting KC is proving they are managing the future in a more efficient way.
Sporting KC Trades for San Jose Defender Ike Opara
23 Year old defender Ike Opara is the latest player on his way to Kansas City after he was traded for a second round draft pick.
Sporting KC re-signs Besler
Sporting Kansas City has re-signed MLS Defender of the Year Matt Besler to a new contract.
Reports link Sporting KC to Argentine Striker
Claudio Bieler may be on his way to Kansas City according to reports.
Sporting KC aquires Benny Feilhaber
Sporting KC has acquired Benny Feilhaber for draft picks and allocation money.