EPISODE · Aug 16, 2022 · 14 MIN
Allison Howard, President of the KC Current - Shades of Blue
from KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · host FFSN Sporting KC
We could feel it right as we walked through the front entrance of the brand new $18 million training complex. There's an excitement around the Kansas City Current right now which cannot be ignored. Perhaps the fresh paint and new car smell have something to do with it, but this building has a vibe. Club President Allison Howard has been in KC for three months now, since her move from the Los Angeles Lakers where she served as VP of Corporate Partnerships for the last five years. Her decade long experience with one of the most famous sports franchises on the planet, is very clear after talking with her for just a short time. She's among a front office filled with wildly impressive people who are all incredibly passionate about the work they're doing. Sitting in a gorgeous conference room overlooking three fields, Howard quickly confirmed that palpable atmosphere we sensed. "The workout room is directly below us... and the music is blaring! So you can really feel the liveliness." This complex provides this club the opportunity to have the front office staff and the players working closely together. Something unique to most women's clubs throughout the world. "It's nice for everybody when they're under one roof to really feel a part of, and get the vibe and the energy of working with professional athletes," she explained. "Because it's extremely motivating." That feeling has poured over onto the field as the Current are in the midst of a ten game unbeaten run in the NWSL. The club is working hard to set a new attendance record for a women's soccer match in Kansas City on Friday night as Angel City FC come to town. The media game will take place at halftime, which will surely bring extra eyes to the event. Tuesday, August 16th is 816 Day in Kansas City. The team have opened up a special chance for fans to secure their spot in the new stadium, set to open in 2024. You can make a deposit and read the full statement at KCCurrentStadium.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We could feel it right as we walked through the front entrance of the brand new $18 million training complex. There's an excitement around the Kansas City Current right now which cannot be ignored. Perhaps the fresh paint and new car smell have something to do with it, but this building has a vibe. Club President Allison Howard has been in KC for three months now, since her move from the Los Angeles Lakers where she served as VP of Corporate Partnerships for the last five years. Her decade long experience with one of the most famous sports franchises on the planet, is very clear after talking with her for just a short time. She's among a front office filled with wildly impressive people who are all incredibly passionate about the work they're doing. Sitting in a gorgeous conference room overlooking three fields, Howard quickly confirmed that palpable atmosphere we sensed. "The workout room is directly below us... and the music is blaring! So you can really feel the liveliness." This complex provides this club the opportunity to have the front office staff and the players working closely together. Something unique to most women's clubs throughout the world. "It's nice for everybody when they're under one roof to really feel a part of, and get the vibe and the energy of working with professional athletes," she explained. "Because it's extremely motivating." That feeling has poured over onto the field as the Current are in the midst of a ten game unbeaten run in the NWSL. The club is working hard to set a new attendance record for a women's soccer match in Kansas City on Friday night as Angel City FC come to town. The media game will take place at halftime, which will surely bring extra eyes to the event. Tuesday, August 16th is 816 Day in Kansas City. The team have opened up a special chance for fans to secure their spot in the new stadium, set to open in 2024. You can make a deposit and read the full statement at KCCurrentStadium.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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