Kansas City Current extended forward Debinha through 2026 with an option for 2027. The 32-year-old Brazilian ranks among the NWSL’s top ten in goals, including all-time records for Challenge Cup and Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup goals. Debinha joins Current teammates Lo’eau LaBonta and Temwa Chawinga in the NWSL’s August Best XI.
In the NFL kickoff game, the Kansas City Chiefs edged the Baltimore Ravens 27-20. Patrick Mahomes set the Chiefs’ all-time passing yards record with a spectacular 23-yard throw to Travis Kelce. Rookie Xavier Worthy dazzled with two touchdowns, while Isaiah Likely’s late game-winning attempt fell just short, sealing the win for Kansas City.
The 2024 NFL season kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 at GEHA Field. Derrick Henry and Xavier Worthy each scored for their respective teams, with Mahomes passing Len Dawson for most Chiefs’ all-time yards. Despite late-game drama, the Chiefs secured the win.
Sporting Kansas City announced Kayden Pierre’s departure after 4 seasons with the first team. The young US defender, who made 87 appearances and recorded two assists, struggled with injury last season. “I just needed a fresh start,” Pierre said, moving to Racing Genk in Belgium.
Kansas Football kicks off their season against Lindenwood at Children’s Mercy Park after a successful 9-4 season last year. With 30 seniors returning, including quarterback Jalon Daniels, the team aims to make a run for the College Football Playoffs.
Children’s Mercy Park will host two Kansas football games this season due to renovations at their home stadium. The stadium’s grounds crew will transform the field from soccer to football in less than 40 hours.
Sporting Kansas City forward Stephen Afrifa was named to the Canadian national team. Afrifa, drafted in 2023, has appeared in 22 matches for Kansas City this season.
Kansas City Current traded forward Alexa Spaanstra to Portland Thorns for $40,000. Spaanstra, drafted 10th overall in 2023, had 2 goals in 17 appearances for the Current.
Mahomes’ behind-the-back pass, Butker’s field goal perfection, Worthy’s jet sweeps, Rees-Zammit’s kickoffs, and Prince’s rushing highlight the Chiefs’ preseason performance.
