Thunder host Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at the National Sports Center. To prime the fanatico, I will be preparing some Kansas City style BBQ, traditionally served with cole slaw and baked beans.

Saint Paul, Minn. (June 27, 2009) -- The Minnesota Thunder announced today that it will face off against Guatemala’s storied soccer team, Club Social y Deportivo Comunicaciones, in an international matchup at the National Sports Center in Blaine on Wednesday, July 22 in the annual Schwan’s USA Cup Challenge. Kick-off is set for 7:35pm.

Rochester Rhinos visit the Nessy (NSC) and I've found their version of poutine for the pre-game bbq. It's called the Garbage Plate, made famous at Nick Tahou Hots restaurant in Rochester.