Kansas City’s Unlikely Rise as a World Cup Soccer Hub
A deep dive into how Kansas City transformed into a premier soccer city, the authors behind the narrative, and the upcoming 2026 World Cup preparations.
May 26, 2026
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Kansas City’s Unlikely Rise as a World Cup Soccer Hub
A new book and a string of local triumphs reveal how Kansas City transformed from an unexpected host into a central node of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
May 26, 2026
Nate Bukaty’s New Book “Perfect Pitch” Chronicles Kansas City’s Soccer Rise Ahead of 2026 World Cup
In Perfect Pitch, announcer Nate Bukaty and journalist Rustin Dodd trace how Kansas City transformed from a modest market into a global soccer hub, preparing to host 2026 World Cup matches.
May 19, 2026