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This past weekend, women’s soccer fans from across the country flocked to Kansas City , Missouri for the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Championship. Thewere ultimately victorious, claiming their first NWSL Championship title after securing a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium.
“The support that Kansas City has shown to this club is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s different here in Kansas City,” said Raven Jemison, the President of the KC Current organization. “The level of support, the level of notoriety, the level of education around the sport. It's unlike anything I've ever seen in any city that I've ever been in.
Beyond the KC Current and CPKC Stadium, Kansas City boasts numerous strong women leaders in the sports and entertainment industry, along with a powerful cohort of women business leaders and elected officials. Notably, Kansas City is home to- an organization dedicated to elevating the careers of women working and leading in sports. Headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, you can easily spot the Women Leaders in Sports building by their large mural that reads, “Strong Women Lift Each Other Up.
"Kansas City truly shined as a host city for the NWSL Championship, demonstrating our vibrant community spirit and unwavering support for women's sports,” said Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. “We are proud to be a place where women’s sports can thrive, and this championship was a testament to Kansas City’s commitment to leading the way.
“We want to do this right for the city that has embraced this endeavor in a way that I've never seen before,” said Jemison. “We want to be the women's sports organization that is changing the sports & entertainment landscape forever.”Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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