Sporting Kansas City “body slams” way to big victory, advances in MLS race

Sporting Kansas City picked up a huge victory at Seattle on Saturday, a game so intense there was a body slam—and no red card. On today’s SportsBeat KC, Star soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin breaks down the game that was decided on a goal by Johnny Russell.After a break, we talk KC NWSL. Although the team will finish in last place in its inaugural season, Woso turned Legends Park into a true home field advantage and ran its unbeaten streak there to seven games with one remaining.The podcast was recorded before the announcement of plans for a new stadium for KC NWSL. The structure, to be built on the downtown KC waterfront and expected to open for the 2024 season, will be the world’s first stadium built exclusively for a women’s professional team.Story links:KC NWSL women’s pro soccer team to build world’s first-of-its-kind stadium downtownSporting Kansas City enjoys delightful afternoon in Seattle, winning 2-1 to clinch playoff berthTour Kansas City and pass the BBQ sauce: FIFA officials check out our World Cup digs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices