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.
ESPN’s projections for Kansas Football show a floor of 6-6 and a ceiling of 12-0. This highlights their rapid improvement under coach Lance Leipold. Despite concerns over injuries, KU’s potential ranges from a bowl game to playoff contention.
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 played their first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Patrick Mahomes leading a successful opening drive. Despite a touchdown by Carson Steele, the Chiefs lost 26-13, struggling with new kickoff rules and special teams.
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to defend their title, aiming for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl win. Key players like Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones return, while new additions, including Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy, bolster the roster. Despite offseason losses, the Chiefs remain strong contenders. They open the season on September 5th against the Baltimore Ravens.
The NWSL Summer Cup semifinals were underwhelming, with Gotham FC narrowly defeating Angel City 1-0. In the second match, Kansas City Current edged North Carolina Courage 2-0, thanks to early goals from Temwa Chawinga and Debinha. The Current advance to face Gotham FC in the final on October 25th.
Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium is set to host the NWSL x Liga MX Feminil Summer Cup semifinals. Gotham FC faces Angel City FC at 4 PM CT, followed by Kansas City Current against North Carolina Courage at 8 PM CT. The games highlight the NWSL’s dominance and will be streamed on CBS Sports Network.
In a dramatic group stage finale, Toluca defeated Sporting KC 2-1. Despite a stunning equalizer by Stephen Afrifa, SKC fell behind again to Maximiliano Araujo’s goal. The match saw passionate play and some contentious refereeing. Sporting KC now faces Columbus in the Round of 32 on August 9.
