Kansas City is rapidly becoming a hub for women’s sports, with new teams and facilities enhancing the local athletic landscape.
Professional Women’s Sports Teams
The Kansas City Current, a professional women’s soccer team, has made significant strides by opening a new 2,000-seat stadium and training complex in Riverside. This $52 million expansion serves as the home for Kansas City Current II, the club’s second team established in 2025 to bridge youth, college, and professional levels of women’s soccer. The Riverside campus has also been selected by the Netherlands as their training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting its world-class facilities. Read more
In addition to soccer, the Kansas City Glory, a professional women’s tackle football team, is preparing for its seventh season in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). The team plays at Robert L. Hicks Field and continues a legacy that began in 2007 with the KC Tribe, a former WFA champion. The Glory’s growth reflects the increasing interest and investment in women’s football nationwide. Read more
Furthermore, the Kansas City Diamonds, the city’s first professional softball team, have launched ticket sales for their inaugural season in the Professional Softball League (PSL). Their home opener is scheduled at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas, marking a significant step toward building a sustainable future for women’s sports in the region. Read more
High School and College Women’s Sports
Local high schools are also contributing to the vibrant women’s sports scene. Notre Dame de Sion High School offers a range of sports for female athletes, including cross country, field hockey, golf, softball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swim & dive, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, and track & field. These programs provide students with opportunities to develop teamwork, self-discipline, and courage. Read more
Similarly, Cristo Rey Kansas City offers interscholastic sports such as girls’ soccer, volleyball, and basketball, emphasizing character development through athletics. Read more
At the collegiate level, the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) has appointed veteran coach Mark Turgeon to revamp its men’s basketball program by focusing on recruiting top local talent. This move aims to strengthen the university’s athletic programs and foster a deeper connection with the Kansas City community. Read more
Community Support and Future Prospects
The city’s commitment to women’s sports is further evidenced by its ambition to become the global capital of women’s sports. Investments in facilities like CPKC Stadium, the first stadium built exclusively for women’s sports and home to the KC Current, underscore this goal. Mayor Quinton Lucas highlighted this ambition following a record-breaking attendance at a U.S. women’s rugby match held at the stadium. Read more
As Kansas City continues to invest in women’s sports at all levels, the community can look forward to a thriving athletic environment that promotes inclusivity, excellence, and growth for female athletes.