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Elie Kisoka prepares to kick a goal.

Senior Spotlight: Elie Kisoka 

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
October 1, 2025

  Senior men’s soccer player Elie Kisoka has hopes to go out with a bang for his last year at UMKC. Here, Kisoka talks about the start of his senior season, reflects on his journey with the Roos and his plans for when he graduates. So, you guys have a 4-1-4 record halfway...

UMKC logo featured on a golf ball pictured in a grassy field.

Roos Rocky Start to Golf Season

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
April 13, 2025

  Kansas City’s Men’s Golf team brought home an 11th place finish at the GCU Invitational last week in Phoenix.      Last Spring, the Kansas City golf team captured their second straight Summit League championship title, becoming the first team to claim a back-to-back...

Junior forward Gabriel Fernandes dribbles the ball vs. St. Thomas (Oct. 19).

Men’s Soccer advances to Round of 16

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
November 27, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team continues a historic run as it advances to the NCAA Round of 16 for the first time in program history.   On Sunday night, the team played the 15 seeded Missouri State Bears. Unlike in the NCAA basketball tournaments, only the...

Men’s Soccer gets ready to start play.

Men’s Soccer dethrones No. 3 Denver

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024

  For the first time since 2008, the Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team defeated a top 25 opponent.   On Saturday night, the Roos took on the Denver Pioneers.    The game had similarities to the 2023 Summit League Men’s Soccer Semifinals, where Denver entered...

Men's soccer at Durwood Stadium.

Men’s Soccer draws with Mercer

Hayden J. Cole, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024

  The Kansas City men’s soccer team hosted a match against Mercer University on Friday, Sept. 13. The 3-2-1 Roos faced a Mercer team sporting a similar record of 3-1-2.    The game started at 7:30 p.m. with the Bears coming out strong, scoring in the first 30 seconds.    The...

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