Kansas City Signs On To World Cup Bid

KCUR | By Greg Echlin

Published December 2, 2009 at 2:31 PM CST

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Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser is lending his support to help land soccer's premier international event. He announced the signing of a Host City Agreement for Arrowhead Stadium to be considered as one of the venues for the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.

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Greg Echlin

Sports have an economic and social impact on our community and, as a sports reporter, I go beyond the scores and statistics. I also bring the human element to the sports figures who have a hand in shaping the future of not only their respective teams but our town. Reach me at gregechlin@aol.com.

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