Kansas City Prepares for a Soccer Surge Ahead of the World Cup
With professional teams hosting World Cup squads and grassroots clubs poised to attract new fans, Kansas City’s soccer ecosystem is set for a summer of growth.
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With professional teams hosting World Cup squads and grassroots clubs poised to attract new fans, Kansas City’s soccer ecosystem is set for a summer of growth.

U.S. Soccer’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Dan Helfrich outlines a sweeping vision for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing systemic transformation, player development and broader access to the sport.

The USL W, a pre‑professional women's soccer league, has grown from eight teams in 2021 to over 90 clubs, with the 2026 season set to feature 96 teams. The league offers college athletes a pathway to professional play, organizes competition into four conferences, and highlights rising stars such as Ella Bulava, Grace Ivey and Zoe Thompson.

The Vermont Green women's soccer team heads to Massachusetts for a pivotal third‑season match against the historic New England Mutiny, featuring several players with local roots and a streaming platform that brings the action to fans nationwide.

The abrupt disbanding of Spokane Zephyr FC’s women’s squad has sparked questions about the viability of professional women’s soccer in the region, with owners pointing to attendance woes, payment failures and uncertain future plans.