Lorenz Returning to KC

Outside back, Scott Lorenz was supposed to be on loan to the NSC Minnesota Stars for the rest of the season. The Stars today though announced that they have terminated the loan deal and that Lorenz is returning to Kansas City. KC coach, Peter Vermes confirmed that Lorenz was returning today. In his last appearance on Wednesday with the Stars, Lorenz played only 42 minutes before being subbed out in the first half by Minnesota coach, Manny Lagos, against FC Tampa. The Stars have struggled recently, going winless in their last 7 games, 0-6-1 that has them now fighting for their playoff lives. Lorenz made 8 starts for the Stars during his time with the team. It would seem that Lagos is trying to stir things up as they try to qualify for the playoffs, and it would seem either Lorenz had gotten on Lagos' bad side or he just wasn't impressing with his play. Lorenz returns to KC just before the roster freeze on September 15th.

Silly Season News (Bunbury and Lorenz)

The silly season is still going on and more news is coming out with regards to Sporting KC players. While Shavar Thomas was on trial with Portsmouth, and Stephane Auvray looks to be on his way out of KC, other news is coming out. First is news that Sporting KC's lone Generation Adidas player, Teal Bunbury, has been attracting interest abroad still. Apparently Brondby, of the Danish league has had two offers for Bunbury rejected. The first was for a four day trial for the US international. The second offer was a loan-plus-buy-option deal that Sporting KC also rejected. Brondby finished third in the Danish Superliga last season, and is currently home to another US international, Clarence Goodsen, but it doesn't look like they'll be adding another.

The other news is out going player related, but only on a loan. Scott Lorenz, posted on Twitter today that he was heading to play for NSC Minnesota Stars on loan. Word is that the deal is not finalized as yet, but it only seems a formality that Lorenz will be playing in the NASL for the rest of the Stars season. The Stars are currently fourth in the NASL and are looking to add some depth for the run in to the end of the season. Lorenz made 1 league appearance for KC, starting in the team's second game of the season against Chicago. Lorenz also appeared in both of KC's games in the US Open Cup this year. Good luck to Lorenz in Minnesota.

Athletics Fall in Open Cup

The KC Athletics were the only KC area club to qualify for the 2010 US Open Cup, but that run ended early this year as the Athletics fell 4-2 in Minnesota tonight to the NSC Minnesota Stars. Stephen Hoffman and Kyle Perkins scored the Athletics two goals. Former Wizards players Scott Vermillion and Ryan Barber started for the Athletics. Other former Wizards that were part of the team, Brian Roberts and Boris Pardo did not travel. You can learn a little more about the team by checking out the feature on TheCup.us website about the team. Congrats to the Athletics for a nice run to qualify and hopefully they do it again next year.

KC Athletics Potential Second Round Matches

Next Wednesday the KC Athletics have their first US Open Cup game up in Minnesota against NSC Minnesota Stars. Today the official announcement was made on where the Athletics will play should they defeat the Stars. If the Athletics win on Wednesday and the Des Moines Menace defeat AC St. Louis, then KC will play Des Moines in West Des Moines, IA June 22nd at Valley Stadium. If the Athletics and AC St. Louis both win, the location is still TBA, with the Athletics being a USASA team and AC St. Louis in financial trouble the fact that they haven't picked a location should those two teams win is not surprising. Hopefully KC gets the chance to host should they advance.

Should KC lose to the Stars, the winner of the Des Moines-St. Louis game will travel up to Minnesota for the second round.

Athletics Draw Stars in Open Cup

Today was the draw for the first round of the US Open Cup this year. Local USASA club, the KC Athletics are the only local team that has qualified for this year's competition. The Athletics will begin their first trip into the US Open Cup on June 15th up at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN against NSC Minnesota Stars. The Athletics will have their hands full with the USSF Division 2 side, especially on the road, but it should be a good test for the team. If he makes the trip, former Wizards goalkeeper, Boris Pardo, could have the chance to repeat his performance last year against the Minnesota Thunder. If they advance, the Athletics would take on either the Des Moines Menace or AC St. Louis. Good luck to the Athletics, I'll certainly be following the game (hopefully the Stars have it streamed online).