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The Roos who scored Raphael Kistmann (left), Timothy Ospina (middle) and Wade Muttitt (right).

Men’s soccer wins on their senior night

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
October 31, 2025

  The Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team beat the St. Thomas Tommies 3-1 on Oct. 18, during their own senior night.    They are now on a three-game winning streak, and are currently sitting at the top spot in the Summit League rankings.   What made the night memorable...

A FIFA World Cup countdown clock in the Northland. The clock was placed at Zona Rosa's Central Park in September.

Kansas City makes advances in preparations to host 2026 World Cup matches

Sara Hanon, Staff Writer
October 30, 2025

 The “Soccer Capital of America” is staying true to its name, as Kansas City is among 16 North American cities chosen to host World Cup matches in the summer of 2026.   The tournament will feature 48 teams for the first time, competing across the United States, Mexico...

Mural artwork by Morgan Agesen, located in Zona Rosa. This mural celebrates Kansas City's sports culture

Is Kansas City the next soccer capital?

Oncey Brown and Simone Sanchez
October 25, 2025

  Kansas City is known for barbecue and the Chiefs, but a new sport is taking the spotlight.   In recent years, soccer has grown from a small interest to one of the city’s biggest sports, led by Sporting Kansas City, the rise of the KC Current and the city’s upcoming...

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...

Redshirt sophomore defender Bryson Gosch passes the ball.

Men’s Soccer looks to repeat historic season in 2025

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025

  The Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team had a historic 2024 season.    First, the team won the Summit League championship to advance to the NCAA tournament. Then it won its first tournament game since 2001. Finally, it advanced to the Round of 16, to truly make the...

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