April 23 – NWSL leaders Kansas City Current have unveiled plans for the next phase of their transformational development on the Missouri Riverfront in downtown Kansas City.
Building upon the opening of CPKC Stadium, billed as the first purpose-built women’s professional sports stadium in the world, the Current will develop a mixed-use district anchored by the stadium as part of a collaboration with Palmer Square Capital Management, Marquee Development, and the Port Authority of Kansas City (Port KC).
Furthering KC Current’s commitment to women’s sports and the Kansas City area, the deal will introduce over $200 million in private funding for the project. Combined with previous phases, the development will surpass a total investment of $800 million.
The project is scheduled to begin in late 2024, aiming for completion by 2026.
Angie Long, co-founder and co-owner of the KC Current said, “Kansas City was founded at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. With the next phase of our investment in Berkley Riverfront Park, our goal is to reconnect Kansas Citians to their riverfront, bringing even more energy and activity to the water.”
The news coincides with a host of new partnerships for the club, including a multi-year partnership signed with Samsung in December alongside a year-long deal with Dairy Farmers of America agreed last month.
Chris Long, co-founder and co-owner of the KC Current, added, “We are creating an experience on par with some of the best waterfront redevelopment projects in the country. The Berkley Riverfront is the front door to Kansas City and our aim is to make it a world-class destination for all in our region.”
It is clearly an era of growth and development for the club as they continue to think long-term and make sensible and sustainable investment decisions.
Jon Stephens, President and CEO of Port KC, said: “The long-neglected Kansas City Riverfront has been reenergised in recent years through thoughtful investments by Port KC and our partners. Our partnership with the KC Current and this world-class development team is supercharging our vision of a walkable, creative, diverse, and exciting public space. The conversation about Berkley Riverfront has now turned from what could be, to what will be.”
KC Current are also soaring on the pitch. The team sit top of the NWSL table after five games as ex-US Women’s National Team coach Vlatko Andonovsky reminds the US public of his quality as a coach.
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