The Kansas City Power  defeated The Minnesota Freeze in the 2nd Annual Peter Chung Challenge!

With a hot forecast of 95F,  the K ansas C ity Power played the Minnesota Freeze on Saturday at Blue River Park.  The Power picked a very strong side with  many strong players left off of the squad.  Congratulations to Micah Fritz on his debut and to Neil MacEachern  for earning a starting position in the middle.  The Power got off to a good start and were very aggressive at the football.  A strong bustling goal from Brady Phillips started the scoring  for the Power, but some missed opportunities within range  kept the Power from a bigger lead at the first break which the Power led 3.2-20 to 0.1-1.  CHF Brady Phillips  and CHB Geoff  Trumbull started taking control of the game,  with some good running from Derek Clopton and Derek Heathcoate, and  a solid showing from  Rover Mike Brookshire.

The Freeze was competitive all day and had a lot more of the ball in the 2nd quarter doubling the shots-on of the Power, but still trailed 4.3 – 27 to 0.5 – 5 at the half time break.  The Power implemented some changes to start the 3rd quarter to try and regain overall control including Mathias  Amick playing the half back flank,  Matt Unger to a typical shutdown task, and Mat Kiefer returning to Half Back Flank after a knock to the leg.  The work rate from on-ballers  Ryan Richardson, Jeremy Wilson, and Neil MacEachern, and runners David Fritz, Carlos  Santa Cruz , Caleb  Dougherty and  Scott Myers was incredible in the heat.   At the 3rd quarter break,   KC Power lead 5.6 – 36 Freeze 2.7 – 19.

Geoff  Trumbull and Wes  Edwin continued to repel  attacks from the Freeze in the backline and Brady owned the ball at CHF finishing with many quality marks, 2 goals, and 1 behind for the day.  The last quarter saw 2 quick goals from the Power to take the game beyond doubt.  Final score, KC Power 8.9 – 57 to MN Freeze 3.9 – 27.  Thanks to the Freeze for a solid game and good times afterwards at our sponsored bar, The Westport Flea Market.  Thanks also goes out to the fans that continually support our club game after game!

Peter Chung Challenge 2010

Join the Kansas City Power as we kick off the 2010 season with our first home game known as The Peter Chung Challenge! Peter Chung is a current player and has been a crucial part of the club for many years. He has served as the club president, a member of the board, and a good friend to many. The first home game of our season is now dedicated to him. This year the Minnesota Freeze is making the trip down to KC to take on the Power. Please join us for what is sure to be an exhilirating event!!

Peter Chung, the Great Wall of China stuffs two opponents in the backline

Directions to Blue River Park: From Kansas City travel south on Highway 71 to the Red Bridge exit; after exiting, turn west and travel approximately five miles to Blue River Road; turn south on Blue River Road and go almost two miles to the complex on the right.

The Kansas City Power kicks off preseason this Saturday, April 24, with the annual Kirkie Cup! The Power has split into three Kansas City teams, and the Des Moines Roosters will be traveling down to compete in this exciting event!

Saturday night Kansas City Power will be hosting an ANZAC Day celebration at Westport Flea Market starting at 8:00 p.m. Drink specials will be available, so invite anyone and everyone you know! We will also be airing a live Aussie football match starting at 11:00 p.m.!

What is ANZAC Day? …..similar to our Memorial Day, ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemorated by both countries on the 25th of April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who dies and served in military operations for their countries.

The Kansas City Power held it’s first event on the new year. It saw a great turn out of club members and supporters alike. Held at the Westport Flea Market the club gathered to celebrate the start of a new year, and looking forward to the new season. The day was highlighted with power player Jim Grindley finally recieving his medal for Div. IV most consistant player, and then the announcement of the 2010 Kansas City Power Schedule