Category Archives: Matthew_Donnelly

Despite leading 2-0 into the 88th minute of a game at league-leading Dallas, Sporting KC found a way to concede twice before the final whistle, escaping the Lone Star state with only a disappointing point for the draw. Not that … Continue reading →

Well, Friday’s the Summer Solstice, you know what that means…   Strip naked, rub yourself down with natural oils, fashion that flower-wreath headband thing, and bathe in the healing waters of the Kaw. At least that’s what I’ll be doing. … Continue reading →

Damn the field looked good, perfect, green and lush – especially when compared to that travesty that they put down in Seattle the night before, for the US-Panama World Cup qualifier. But there wasn’t much time to think about things … Continue reading →

Full week of events in the KC metro… We’ve got Sporting Kansas City defending their US Open Cup championship on Wednesday at the Legends.  The Westport Summer Beer Festival goes down Saturday in front of McCoy’s (sponsored by Sporting KC). … Continue reading →

After Kanrocksas pulled the plug a week and change ago, reaction was mostly along the lines of “Fuck Kanrocksas!”  I’m paraphrasing, of course, but that was the gist of it. Ahhh, the internet. But if you want a more measured … Continue reading →

This one was a big game for both teams… Montreal came in as the #2 team in the East, with Sporting right behind in the standings. So it was no surprise that Sporting Park was sold out, jacked, and ready … Continue reading →

Things haven’t gone exactly the way someone putting on a huge, outdoor, four-day concert would have hoped. Torrential rain, wind, and hail have descended on northwest Arkansas for the past few days, putting to the test the mettle of music … Continue reading →

So many options this weekend.  There’s the Sporting KC game on Saturday at the Legends, featuring the 2nd place Montreal Impact squaring off against the 3rd place boys in blue. There’s the Wakarusa Festival, a quick 5 hour drive down … Continue reading →

With less than two weeks until Wakarusa kicks off down on scenic Mulberry Mountain in Arkansas, tickets are getting scarce. Will they actually sell out?  No, I doubt it.  But many of the more desirable camping areas are at capacity, … Continue reading →

So much to do, so little time… Everyone’s favorite team (to hate), the Yankees, are at The K for a few games. There’s something called RockFest going on at Liberty Memorial.  Not sure exactly what the deal is, but I’m … Continue reading →

Cold enough for ya?  Eh?  Eh?  Eh?…   Some dude:  Can you believe this weather?  Whoooeeeee!  You’d think it was still winter out there!  I had to pull my winter coat back out of the closet and get my ice … Continue reading →

Did you see Sporting Kansas City’s new “third kit” that was unveiled Saturday for a game against the Portland Timbers at Sporting Park? According to a Sporting press release, the stylish threads are supposed to be a bridge between fashion … Continue reading →

Aside from some good bands to check out this weekend, there’s also a little brewfest going down in the cutest of little towns… Yep, it’s time again for the Parkville Microbrew Fest, and this year’s lineup looks impressive.  Beer lineup … Continue reading →

“Well we put out Women & Work a year and a half ago,” explained Lucero frontman Ben Nichols to a 2/3 full house at the Granada. “And we’re still touring on it, so here’s the first song off that record.” … Continue reading →

A mere 72 hours after Sporting Kansas City beat the Red Bulls in NYC, the boys in blue were on the pitch again – this time in sunny southern California. Entering the match, KC hadn’t conceded a goal in an … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that a couple games in Sporting Kansas City’s young season have been less than entertaining affairs – especially several 0-0 draws. Wednesday night’s match up against the New York Red Bulls, however, was packed with entertainment value.  Aurelien … Continue reading →

KC is undoubtedly the place to be this weekend – starting today actually – as the ever-expanding Middle of the Map Fest invades a handful of live music venues.  The fest always seem to get bands right before they break out … Continue reading →