The club not having a proper team name is a little bit of a downer but it was a very short window to develop an entire brand for the 2021 season. We play for honor. CHICAGO (December 07, 2020) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that its board of governors approved an expansion team in Kansas City to begin play in 2021 and an ownership group led by wife and husband team Angie and Chris Long. The Utah Royals got sold in early December, making it just a month and change to pull all this together. NWSL fans will be familiar with the names on the roster, and KC fans will see the return of former FCKC players Amy Rodriguez, Nicole Barnhart, Kate Bowen, Lo’eau LaBonta, Brittany Ratcliffe and Desiree Scott. During his stint as GM, the club won two National Women’s Soccer League Championships. Kansas City Signs Australian International Chloe Logarzo. Kansas City Returns to the NWSL as Expansion Team in 2021. by NWSL Editor December 07, 2020. see more news. Kansas City’s new National Women’s Soccer League franchise, which hasn’t revealed a name yet, also will play at Legends Field and be subject to the same levels. They were two-time NWSL champions, having won titles in 2014 and 2015. We are committed to getting this right – for our team and our town,” said Angie Long. Published February 15. Sign in for the free Official NWSL newsletter for news, highlights, schedule updates and more delivered to your inbox. Les Long nomment Huw Williams (en), ancien manager gén… “We can’t wait for the players and the country to see what we have long known: there’s something special about living in Kansas City and something even more special about playing here.”. As one of their first management decisions, the Longs have named former FC Kansas City General Manager Huw Williams as head coach of the new NWSL Kansas City club. After the 2017 season, the NWSL re-acquired owner Elam Baer's membership interest and subsequently ceased the team … League News. All player rights, draft picks, and certain other assets formerly held by Utah Royals FC will be transferred to the new team in Kansas City. Now, a team returns to Missouri as Utah's assets transfer to a new ownership group. Kansas City NWSL is an American professional women's soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The move follows the winding down of operations by the Utah Royals FC. The move follows the winding down of operations by the Utah Royals FC. 7 Defender Richmond USA 10-20-1995 5'6" Nicole Barnhart. In a league full of talent, it’s no surprise this roster is stacked with incredible athletes. NWSL announced Kansas City as an expansion side in the fall of 2020 in light of having to relocate Utah Royals FC after Royals owner Dell Loy Hansen failed to find a … Season Ticket Deposits. The team has not announced the new name of the franchise yet but could be revealed within the next day. ... including six players who currently play in the NWSL. Kansas City’s reborn professional women’s soccer team unveiled a 2021 roster Friday that includes familiar faces, fan favorites and international stalwarts of the game. “He is already hard at work and will be a great leader for the club.”, “I’m thrilled and humbled to have earned the trust of the Long family and their ownership group, and look forward to representing our city and our players in the NWSL. Tickets News Shop. KC NWSL Get a Starting Keeper. They were two-time NWSL champions, having won titles in 2014 and 2015. NWSL fans will be familiar with the names on the roster, and KC fans will see the return of former FCKC players Amy Rodriguez, Nicole Barnhart, Kate Bowen, Lo’eau LaBonta, Brittany Ratcliffe and Desiree Scott. The Longs have achieved standout success in the financial sector, both individually and as a team with Kansas City-based Palmer Square Capital Management, where Angie serves as chief investment officer and Chris as CEO. Williams was part of the FCKC leadership team that won back-to-back NWSL championships in 2014 and 2015; working hand-in-hand with then FCKC head coach, now USWNT head coach, Vlatko Andonovski. Elizabeth Ball. He has a lifelong passion for the game, and is proud of his contribution in helping build Kansas City into a city which develops highly-talented players for both the MLS and the NWSL. Ten days before its inaugural match after returning from Utah, Kansas City NWSL bolstered its midfield in a trade Tuesday with the Orlando Pride, acquiring Canadian National Team player Jordyn Listro. Story Links. I’d also like to thank the fans in Utah for their incredible support of the NWSL.”, “Chris and I could not be more ecstatic to welcome a team back to Kansas City, especially as the league has been transformed by innovative leadership and explosive growth. “We have the greatest fans and community here in KC and I can’t wait to huddle around this team – we want more championship parades in the very near future!”. KC NWSL revealed its crest, team color and team website. Kansas City was home to one of the NWSL's founding clubs until it moved to Utah in 2018. For now they’re just Kansas City NWSL. Make a Season Ticket Membership Deposit for the Inaugural … Reserve your spot now! For now they’re just Kansas City NWSL. Team Club Tickets Schedule Membership News Shop Careers Contact . The team was one of the eight founding clubs of the National Women's Soccer League in 2012, and began play in 2013. The new KC NWSL ownership group led by Angie and Chris Long of Palmer Square Capital Management entered the picture to bring the Utah Royals player assets to a new expansion team in Kansas City. The team had incredible success, winning two NWSL Championship titles in 2014 and 2015. Williams recently served as an opposition scout for the USWNT and was included on Matt Potter’s USWNT U23s and Laura Harvey’s USWNT U20s coaching staffs. Women’s soccer isn’t foreign to Kansas City. season. They bring a drive to succeed and a commitment to providing all the tools we need to deliver for our players and their fans,” said Coach Williams, “I’m excited to work with all the players, and to reconnect with those I already know. It’s been just over three years since a professional women’s soccer team played in Kansas City and we couldn’t be more excited to see the return of a franchise in such a rich soccer community. FC Kansas City was an American professional women's soccer club based in Kansas City, Missouri.The team was one of the eight founding clubs of the National Women's Soccer League in 2012, and began play in 2013. Official Website Of Kansas City NWSL Women’s Soccer. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — It’s been a few years, but professional women’s soccer is back in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, Mo. While folks in Louisville were thrilled and surprised to see the NWSL expand to their city, fans in Kansas City felt the same way about the league returning to theirs. Kansas City NWSL; KANSAS CITY, MO. roster. Coach Williams is a widely recognized coach and sports management executive at all levels of the industry—from professional to youth. “Kansas City is a soccer-rich community, and this fantastic ownership group is ready and able to commit the resources necessary for this club to be a massive success. The team will be the first NWSL franchise in Kansas City since the 2017 season when FC Kansas City ceased operations. by: Jessica Eley. Kansas City Chiefs Home: The official source of the latest Chiefs news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, and gameday information. The city's previous women's soccer team, FC Kansas City, won back-to-back NWSL championships in 2014 and '15 before it was sold to a Minnesota-based ownership group. Lavers, who will continue as the ECNL president, will be in charge of organizing the club's youth development program and technical programming. roster. CHICAGO (December 07, 2020) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that its board of governors approved an expansion team in Kansas City to begin play in 2021 and an ownership group led by wife and husband team Angie and Chris Long. He founded GSI Sports, a regional sports management company, in 2001. I agree to receive the communications I have selected and consent to the processing of my personal information in connection with such communications in accordance with the NWSL's. It will begin play as an expansion team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in 2021. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our league, and I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome Kansas City back to the NWSL,” said NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird. Close Menu. Privacy Policy | Product & Subscription Policy | Terms & Conditions. Home of the National Women's Soccer League, get all the info you need right here: Advanced stats, game replays, player info, game schedules and much more. Complete coverage of Kansas City's National Women's Soccer League team. | #ChiefsKingdom . “We have had the privilege of seeing firsthand how Huw builds a winning culture, inspiring teams with not only his work ethic and technical expertise, but with his intense love of the game and commitment to excellence,” said Chris Long. We are Kansas City’s Team. KC NWSL Team Reveals Inaugural Season Crest. Williams served as General Manager and Assistant Coach of FC Kansas City from 2012-2016. WOMEN'S SOCCER CHRISTIAN LAVERS IS KANSAS CITY NWSL’S NEW CHIEF SOCCER OFFICER Diane Scavuzzo March 29, 2021 March 29, 2021 And that was true on December 7, because on that same day we said goodbye to the Royals, we said hello to Kansas City NWSL. LIVE Ticket Deposits. I am honored to be part of an amazing ownership group that is passionate about the game and eager to welcome a NWSL team back to Kansas City,” said Matthews. An expansion Kansas City NWSL team will replace Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League lineup, as Dell Loy Hansen sells off his American soccer holdings. La ville de Kansas City était représentée en NWSL jusqu'en 2017, avant que le double champion FC Kansas City ne cesse ses activités et que ses actifs joueuses soit transférés aux Royals de l'Utah . Trois ans plus tard, les Royals doivent également cesser leurs activités. As one of their first management decisions, the Longs have named former FC Kansas City General Manager Huw Williams as head coach of the new NWSL Kansas City club. Mohegan Sun Sports VP Amber Cox named COO of Kansas City's NWSL team. All player rights formerly held by Utah Royals FC were transferred to the new team in Kansas City. Official Twitter account of the Kansas City #Chiefs. All Rights Reserved. Sign up to receive special offers, news, and other communications from the NWSL’s Official Sponsors, other business partners, and Member Clubs. roster. KANSAS CITY (March 29, 2021) – Kansas City NWSL announced today it has appointed Christian Lavers as its first Director of Sport and Chief Soccer Officer to guide the club’s vision and strategy for technical programming and youth development. I can’t wait to get started.”, The NWSL Kansas City club will have further public announcements related to its name, branding, and training and competition venues, in the coming weeks. League News ... Kansas City Returns to the NWSL as Expansion Team in 2021. by NWSL Editor December 07, 2020. see more news. Kansas City coach Huw Williams confirmed on Wednesday that he has a starter lined up at GK. After … Posted: Feb 18, 2021 / 04:56 PM CST / Updated: Feb 18, 2021 / 05:35 PM CST. The new Kansas City NWSL team hired ECNL president Christian Lavers as its first director of sport and chief soccer officer. Elizabeth Ball. We are Kansas City’s Team. Sporting Kansas City is on a mission to repeat as MLS Western Conference champs, and KC NWSL is the women’s team that returns to the region (the team formerly known as FCKC left Kansas City … Community and players come first for Kansas City. “As a former collegiate and professional soccer player, I have a true level of appreciation for what these incredible women do on a daily basis. Menu. All player rights formerly held by Utah Royals FC were transferred to the new team in Kansas City. The Utah Royals got sold in early December, making it just a month and change to pull all this together. I’ve long admired Angie and Chris not only professionally, but as friends. 18 Goalkeeper … NEWS VIDEOS PHOTOS PODCASTS SCHEDULE TEAM AT ARROWHEAD DRAFT COMMUNITY MOBILE APP CHEERLEADERS KIDS FANS WAYS … by NWSL Editor January 12, 2021. For more information, visit www.kcwoso.com, Kansas City Returns to the NWSL as Expansion Team in 2021, Majority-women ownership group will return the world’s best women’s club soccer to one of the country’s great soccer communities, NWSL Welcomes Ally as League’s First Official Banking Partner, League-Wide Sleeve Sponsor, Nationwide Joins NWSL as Official League Partner, In Their Own Words: Jasmyne Spencer, OL Reign, Zero NWSL Personnel Test Positive in Latest COVID-19 Results, 17 NWSL Stars Named to USWNT for April Matches. 8 Amy Rodriguez Forward (she/her) 18 Nicole "Barnie" Barnhart goalkeeper (she/Her) 11 Desiree Scott Midfielder (she/her) 1 Abby Smith Goalkeeper (she/her) 2 Rachel Corsie Defender (She/Her) 3 Kristen Edmonds Forward (she/her) 4 Ashley Nick Midfield (she/her) 5 Sydney Miramontez Defender (She/Her) 6 Katie Bowen Defender (She/Her) 7 Elizabeth Ball Defender … Open menu button Primary nav. Visit KCWoSo.com for more information. On December 7, 2020, the NWSL announced that an expansion team in Kansas City would join the league in 2021 and take over player-related assets from the Utah Royals FC. Kansas City NWSL Closes out Preseason with 3-0 Victory over Kansas State University. player number position hometown country dob ht. Technically, Kansas City is an expansion team, with the … For the current team founded in 2020, see Kansas City NWSL team. We play for the love of the game. The new Kansas City NWSL team announced its roster today. 2021 5:20PM . The team opens its inaugural season with the Challenge Cup, beginning Friday, April 9. © 2021, KC WFC, LLC. The latest news, schedule, team, tickets. He holds the USSF ‘A’ License and is currently undertaking the Senior ‘A’ license. We play for you. roster. The Welsh native has spent his entire career playing, coaching and managing sports, predominately soccer. Kansas City last had an NWSL team in 2017, when two-time champions FC Kansas City ceased operations and its player-related assets were transferred to expansion team Utah Royals FC. player number position hometown country dob ht. Head coach Huw Williams was announced as part of bringing a team back to Kansas City. — When the Kansas City women’s soccer team takes the pitch for its season opener against the Portland Thorns, Abby Smith will … Amber Cox discusses her new role as COO of Kansas City NWSL on February 18, 2021. KC NWSL team finding its form, building front office Sports . He has a lifelong passion for the game, and is proud of his contribution in helping build Kansas City into a city which develops highly-talented players for both the MLS and the NWSL. Had incredible success, winning two NWSL Championship titles in 2014 and 2015 the. Currently play in 2013, FC Kansas City NWSL Closes out Preseason with 3-0 Victory over Kansas University... 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