Kansas City Goats
The Kansas City Goats are a professional indoor football team based in Kansas City, Missouri in the United States.They are currently members of The Arena League (TAL). They will play their home games at Municipal Arena.
| Kansas City Goats | |
|---|---|
| Established 2023 Play in Kansas City, Missouri | |
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| League/conference affiliations | |
| The Arena League | |
Current uniform | |
| Team colors | Light blue, Black, Gray |
| Personnel | |
| Owner(s) | Christian Okoye George Gates Steven St. John |
| Team history | |
| Kansas City Goats (2023-present) | |
| Championships | |
| League championships (0) | |
| Conference championships (0) | |
| Division championships (0) | |
| Home arena(s) | |
| Municipal Arena (2024) | |
History
On June 14, 2023, Kansas City was announced as the fourth city of The Arena League alongside the announcement of the Ozarks Lunkers, Springfield, Missouri's team.[1]
Kansas City Athlete Training is the official practice and training partner for the Goats.[2]
Team logo and name
On July 17, 2023, the team name and logos were announced.[3] The logos were designed by Ryan Foose and feature a goat wearing a hat, suit, and tie.
The name honors former city council member Tom Pendergast, whose faction was nicknamed "the Goats". Pendergast helped push the Municipal Arena through construction; the arena will be the home venue for the team.[3]
Some other names suggested included the Potholes, Kings, and Ribs.[4]
Roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
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Management
On July 17, 2023, the ownership team was announced consisting of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye, Gates BBQ COO George Gates, and sports-radio personality Steven St. John.[4]
References
- Scranton, Lyndal (15 June 2023). "Reeling in a keeper: Springfield's Arena League team is called the Ozarks Lunkers". Springfield Daily Citizen. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- "Arena League team partners with Kansas City Athlete Training". The Landmark. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- Young, Mason (18 July 2023). "The Arena League brings Kansas City Goats, unique indoor football experience to town". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- Palmer, Tod (17 July 2023). "Arena football returns to Kansas City: Goats set to play in June 2024". KSHB. Retrieved 18 July 2023.