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Kansas City Wizards Reportedly Discussing Team And Stadium Names

The Kansas City Wizards are moving into a brand spankin' new facility and, according to spokesman Rob Thomson, they're "discussing" naming rights to the stadium.

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If soccer is on the upswing in the area, then this would be a good investment for a company because it's much cheaper than naming rights to stadiums of the four major pro sports (but also less exposure).

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That's not all, according to Thomson. They're also discussing the team name.

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So will the Wizards field a team called the KC Sprint at Sprint Stadium?

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“No, are you being serious?” quips Wizards spokesman Rob Thomson. “That’s the first I’ve ever heard of that. That being said, we’ve been in discussions about the naming rights.”

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For both the team and the new stadium, Thomson says.

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If it means money, then I'd be the first to sell out and go with the KC Sprint.