Podcast: Byline 2 Backpost - 7/6/2010

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Roger Espinoza pondering a question at the press conference last week...

Pablo Esobar released?

The Star is reporting Pablo Escobar was released by the Kansas City Wizards. This was to make roster room for the recently acquired Shavar Thomas. Not a huge surprise. When I asked today why Escobar was not on the practice field I was told to to not expect him to be there anymore but nothing was being made official yet.

Also not a surprise considering Shavar Thomas was wearing Pablo's (now former) number at practice today.

It is still not being confirmed yet by the Wizards.

UPDATE: now confirmed

Shavar wearing #6...

Jimmy Nielsen wins Save of the Week (13)

Jimmy Nielsen wins his second Save of the Week for his saves against New York last Saturday. Jimmy "The White Puma" Nielsen also won for week 9 and has been nominated several times this year.

Nielsen applauding fans before the game...

Kei Kamara interview - 6/30/2010

Kei talks about the last game, the World Cup and even his infamous miss. Kei also makes a request for people to follow him on Twitter. So follow keikamara on twitter, also follow TheBackPost if you do not already.


After the last game, despite the not great outcome, Kei gathered up some team mates to come salute the fans. Well done Kei!!!

Craig Rocastle interview - 6/30/2010

Talked with Craig Rocastle after practice. He started the last match against New York and had probably his best game so far as a Wizard. He was subbed out in the 66th for Graham Zusi when the Wizards were needing to chase a goal.



Rocastle practicing free kicks last week...