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Kansas City Goats
Established 2023
Play in Kansas City, Missouri
League/conference affiliations
The Arena League
Current uniform
Team colorsLight 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)

The Kansas City Goats are a professional indoor football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are currently members of The Arena League (TAL). They will play their home games at Municipal Arena.

History

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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]

Team logo and name

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On July 17, 2023, the team name and logos were announced.[2]

Some other names suggested included the Potholes, Kings, and Ribs.[3]

Management

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On July 17, 2023 the ownership team of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye, Gates BBQ COO George Gates, and sports-radio personality Steven St. John.[3]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Palmer, Tod (17 July 2023). "Arena football returns to Kansas City: Goats set to play in June 2024". KSHB. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
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Category:Indoor American football teams in the United States Category:American football teams in Missouri Category:Sports clubs and teams established in 2023