Kansas City Current signs Mwanalima Adam Jereko, a Kenyan forward and captain of the Kenya National Team. Jereko, a prolific goal scorer, joins the Current’s roster alongside other top scorers in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Kansas football is ranked in both major polls for the first time since 2008, with Jalen Daniels and Cobee Bryant on multiple watch lists. The new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium will not be ready for the 2024 season, with home games played at Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field.
Kansas City Current terminates Claire Lavogez’s contract, allowing her to join Real Sociedad Femenino. Lavogez made 31 appearances for Kansas City despite an injury.
The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off padded practice with a standout moment: Patrick Mahomes’ 62-yard lob to rookie Xavier Worthy. Meanwhile, Mahomes shrugged off Raiders’ playful Kermit the Frog mockery. The Mahomes-Kelce duo shines in its 8th season, showing strong connections early in training camp.
Sporting Kansas City conquered the slick pitch to clinch a 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes, securing their first road victory since March. Daniel Salloi celebrated his 200th appearance, while Erik Thommy and Alan Pulido sealed the win with crucial goals, setting sights on a playoff push against Vancouver Whitecaps next.
On July 7, 2024, at 9:32:18 PM, a single photo captured the essence of Sporting KC’s intense match. Within minutes, it exploded across social media, garnering 20k views by dawn. Showing the shot to Zorhan Bassong in the locker room post-game, I marveled at its impact. A career-defining moment at just 16.
The US Soccer Men’s Olympic roster revealed Sporting KC’s Jake Davis and John Pulskamp as alternates for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Davis, 22, boasts 55 MLS appearances with 2 goals and 4 assists since 2021. Pulskamp, 23, has logged 2287 minutes in goal since 2019.
Sporting Kansas City announced Mike Burns as their new sporting director, bringing his MLS and national team experience to the technical staff. Formerly with the New England Revolution, Burns aims to enhance player recruitment and development, starting with an introduction next Tuesday after attending Saturday’s game against Austin FC.
Arrowhead Stadium, an iconic Kansas City landmark, resonates as the ‘Loudest Stadium in The World’. Since 1972, it has housed the Chiefs and hosted MLS’s Kansas City Wizards until 2007. Sharing grounds with Kauffman Stadium, logistical challenges arise when both teams play simultaneously. Arrowhead’s roar hit a record 142.2db in 2014.
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, cherished home of the Jayhawks since 1921, is undergoing its fifth renovation, set for completion in 2026. The stadium, originally built for $275,000 in the 1920s, now sees a $4.7 million transformation. Its legacy includes record attendance and diverse event hosting over the decades.
