Nothing But Nets Offer

Hey all, we've teamed up with the Chicago Fire, Nothing But Nets and a few players you've probably heard of for a cool ticket offer for the October 5 match. If you're not already a season ticket holder, this is a great way to become one. If you are, this isn't a bad way to renew. Check out the details below from the press release:

Kansas City Wizards Announce All-Star Autograph Experience for October 5 Match Against Chicago Fire

(September 19, 2008) – The Kansas City Wizards announced Friday an exciting post-game opportunity and ticket package for their October 5 match against the Chicago Fire. Fans who purchase a ticket package that includes two 2008 home matches, a 2009 ticket deposit and the opportunity to attend an autograph session that features Jimmy Conrad, Kevin Hartman, Josh Wolff, Brian McBride and Diego Gutierrez. Proceeds from purchase of the package go toward the purchase of malaria nets by Nothing but Nets.

Fans that purchase the 2008/2009 ticket package will receive:

· One (1) stadium reserved seat to the Chicago Fire match October 5
· One (1) stadium reserved seat to one other 2008 home game
· One (1) deposit on a 2009 ticket package
· The opportunity to attend the autograph session after the Wizards-Fire match featuring Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad, Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, Wizards forward Josh Wolff, Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride and Chicago Fire midfielder Diego Gutierrez

Current season ticket holders can gain access to the event by placing a deposit toward their 2009 season tickets. If you have already placed a deposit on tickets for next season, a donation can be made to the Kansas City Soccer Foundation. To purchase the package, contact the Wizards at (913) 387-3400.

About Nothing But Nets
Nothing But Nets is a grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. While the UN Foundation has been working with the UN to fight malaria for years, it was a column that Rick Reilly wrote about malaria in Sports Illustrated, challenging each of his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of an anti-malaria bed nets -- and the incredible response from thousands of Americans across the country -- that led to the creation the Nothing But Nets campaign.