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COLORADO RAPIIDS TO HOST KANSAS CITY WIIZ TOMORROW AT MILLE HIGH STADIUM, 2 P.M.;

Game will feature Cinco de Mayo Celebration

DENVER (May 4, 1996) -- The Rapids will be out for revenge tomorrow, when head coach Ron Newman and the Kansas City Wiz come into Mile High Stadium for the Western Conference rematch at 2 p.m. The Rapids fell to the Wiz in their first meeting at Arrowhead Stadium, 3-0.

The game will also showcase a variety of local Mexican talents, including a pre-game final match in the Copa Mexico, sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Center. Twenty-four registered teams in the metro-area will be competing for the championship title, kicking off at 12 noon.

After the game, stay for the "Familia Mora Arriaga," an internationally-renowned Mexican musical group, whose past venues include the White House. The Concert will take place in the south stands parking area, Lot F.

THE INJURY REPORT

Althogh he is not expected to start in Sunday's game, forward Roy Wegerle should see some time against the Wiz. Felipe Rodriguez (hamstring -- 1 week), Scott Cannon (ankle -- 1 week), and Brian Bates (knee -- 2 weeks), are still on injured reserve.

WIZ ON HEELS OF BIG WIN

With Scottish forward Mo Johnston on the roster since Tuesday, the Kansas City Wiz are looking strong. Coming off of Thursday's 6-4 win over the Columbus Crew at Arrowhead Stadium the highest scoring game in MLS history, Newman's squad boasts a powerful offense.

COMING UP FOR THE RAPIDS

For the Rapids, it's time to play catch-up -- the schedule gets busy next wee. After Sunday's game against the Wiz, the team travels to San Jose to face the Clash on May 8. Back in Denver on May 11, the Rapids host Carlos Valderamma and the Tampa Bay Mutiny at Mile High Stadium at 2 p.m. Watch for that one on ESPN2.


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