The Kansas City Monarchs transferred right-handed pitcher Ashton Goudeau to El Águila de Veracruz. Goudeau, who played in two games this season, had a 1.65 ERA and pitched five scoreless innings in the home opener. He will now join eight former MLB players in Veracruz, Mexico.
The Kansas City Monarchs triumphed over the Winnipeg Goldeyes in their home opening series, securing a 3-1 victory in the series. Ashton Goudeau shined on the mound during the first game, contributing to a Monarchs’ 6-1 win, despite a later loss in the second game (4-6). Rallying back, the Monarchs took the third game 5-3, featuring standout performances including multiple home runs. They next face the Kane County Cougars.
Sporting Kansas City continued their struggles, losing to Austin FC, marking their fourth loss in the last five MLS matches. Captain Johnny Russell scored his season’s first goal, but couldn’t prevent the defeat. Jake Davis also scored, securing his second goal of the season. Next, Sporting faces FC Tulsa in the U.S. Open Cup.
Sporting Kansas City, currently near the bottom of the league, will travel to Austin FC this Saturday at Q2 Stadium. Following a recent loss, SKC aims to improve their standing and team mentality under Manager Peter Vermes. Key player Memo Rodriguez will face his former team. All players are available except Dany Rosero and Remi Walter due to injuries.
Kansas City Monarchs’ pitcher Dolton Monts has signed with the Chicago Cubs and will join the double-A affiliate Tennessee Smokies. Monts expressed gratitude to the Monarchs for his development. Manager Joe Calfapietra sees potential for Monts to excel with the Cubs. The Monarchs will play Winnipeg for their home opener at Legends Field.
The 2024 NFL schedule was released with the Chiefs aiming for a third consecutive Super Bowl win. The schedule includes key matchups like a season opener against the Ravens, a Super Bowl rematch with the 49ers, and games against the Chargers and Saints. The Chiefs are predicted to win 15 out of 17 games with losses to the Bengals and Bills.
The Kansas City Monarchs fell to 3-2 after losing two games to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, following a 3-0 sweep of the Sioux City Explorers. RedHawks’ Brenden Heiss threw a 5-0 shutout in game one, while Monarchs’ Frankie Tostado performed well. Monarchs head home to face the Winnipeg Goldeyes for the home opener.
Sporting Kansas City is set to face Real Salt Lake after a recent fall in the MLS Power Rankings. Jake Davis signed a contract extension and is optimistic about his achievement. In their last encounter, Sporting won 3-2. Sporting aims to bounce back after a winless April. Watch the game at 8:30p CT on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+.
Manica, an architecture firm, has revealed plans for a new $2 billion Kansas City Chiefs stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. With the Chiefs and Royals needing new homes by 2031, the funding for the new stadium is a key concern, with potential reliance on STAR bonds. The stadium’s location and potential for hosting major events make it a significant addition to the area.
