Kansas City Current

Airlines, sports teams, and mayors alike are still working through a backlog of rebookings caused by the nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.

The Kansas City Current will play Gotham FC in the semifinal on Sunday, a rematch from last year's playoffs. Does the team have what it takes to secure its first NWSL title?

Those involved in the World Cup's KC2026 effort and economic development leaders say Kansas City can build a brand around its expertise in sports architecture and increasing its profile in sports media, tech, health and youth sports.

Kansas City's World Cup co-hosting duties didn’t just impact the state on an economic level — local and professional soccer clubs across the state felt the energy from the global tournament, too.

With the new Rock Island Bridge over the Kansas River, and the soon-to-be expanding Current stadium on the Missouri River, Kansas City is transforming its waterfronts from industrial wasteland into entertainment districts.

The city will negotiate a deal with the team, which will give hundreds of millions in incentives so the Current can further develop the riverfront.

Projects like the Royals’ proposed ballpark at Crown Center and the Current’s riverfront stadium expansion could receive additional city and state funding through the MODESA program.

The Current are planning to expand the club’s stadium and entertainment district. The city could pitch in with a $235 million bond and a tax break for the area.

As Kansas City builds a reputation as a haven for women's sports, players for the new KC Diamonds softball team are excited to call it home.

As soccer fever comes to Kansas City, KCUR is hosting an event called "KC for the W" at CPKC Stadium on May 18 to celebrate the women who lead the way in telling sports stories in our region and beyond. Kansas City native Becky Sullivan, a sports reporter for NPR, will feature on a speaking panel.

The Grand Boulevard Bike and Pedestrian Bridge opened to the public on May 8, offering a safer option to walk to sites like CPKC Stadium. This comes shortly before the Kansas City Streetcar Riverfront Extension opens on May 18.

Connecting River Market with the Berkley Riverfront, the 0.7-mile extension will start service on May 18 after two years of construction.