Lopez P-1 Approved/Other

Just received word that Designated Player Claudio Lopez has received his P-1 Visa approval and will be eligible for selection this Saturday against D.C. United. With Lopez available, Saturday's match will likely feature a strong Argentine flavor. Each team features three Argentines. Kansas City will boast Lopez, playmaker Carlos Marinelli and forward Eloy Colombano. D.C. employs playmaker and Designated Player Marcelo Gallardo, defender Gonzalo Peralta and forward Franco Niell.



In other news, check out the KCW preview posted yesterday on American Soccer News if you haven't already.