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Kansas City Current
Two years into life at CPKC Stadium - the world's first purpose-built women's sports venue - the Kansas City Current have established themselves as the gold standard for infrastructure investment in women's professional sports and a perennial NWSL championship contender.
2021–2023
Building from the Ground Up
From relocation to championship contention
The Kansas City Current began play in 2021 after the ownership group led by Chris and Angie Long acquired the Utah Royals FC and relocated the franchise to Kansas City. The club's first season was played at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas, and while results were modest, the front office was laying the groundwork for something much larger.
In 2022, the Current made a stunning run to the NWSL Championship game, losing to the Portland Thorns but announcing themselves as a legitimate contender. The squad featured a mix of savvy veterans and rising talent, and the club's willingness to invest in roster building signaled that this was not a franchise content with mediocrity. Meanwhile, construction was underway on CPKC Stadium, a project that would redefine the landscape of women's professional sports infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Relocated from Utah Royals FC in 2020, began play in 2021
- Reached the 2022 NWSL Championship game in just their second season
- CPKC Stadium construction began in 2022 on the banks of the Missouri River
- Ownership group committed over $100 million to stadium project
2024–Present
The CPKC Stadium Era
A historic home and championship ambitions
In March 2024, the Kansas City Current opened CPKC Stadium, a $117 million, 11,500-seat venue that became the first stadium in the world purpose-built exclusively for a women's professional sports team. The opening was a landmark moment not just for the club but for women's sports globally, generating international media attention and setting a new benchmark for investment in the women's game.
On the pitch, the Current continued to build a roster designed for sustained success. The combination of world-class facilities, aggressive roster investment, and a passionate fan base in a sports-mad market has positioned Kansas City as one of the NWSL's model franchises - a club that proves what is possible when ownership treats women's sports as a first-class enterprise.
Key Facts
- CPKC Stadium opened in March 2024 - first purpose-built women's sports stadium
- Stadium cost $117 million and seats 11,500 on the Missouri River waterfront
- Vlatko Andonovski hired as head coach to lead championship push
- Club has become a model franchise for investment in women's professional sports