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Revision as of 20:00, 3 July 2024

Kansas City Goats
Current season
Established 2023
Play in Kansas City, Missouri
at the Municipal Auditorium
League/conference affiliations
Current uniform
Team colorsLight blue, Black, Gray
     
Personnel
Owner(s)Christian Okoye
George Gates
Steven St. John
PresidentTed Sweeney
General managerBrandon Henderson
Head coachDorsey Golston III
Team history
  • Kansas City Goats (2024–present)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Home arena(s)

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 Auditorium.

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 is the home venue for the team.[3]

Some other names suggested included the Potholes, Kings, and Ribs.[4]

Roster

Kansas City hosted open tryouts on May 10 and May 12, 2024. On May 13, 2024, Rakeem Cato was the first player signed by the franchise.

Kansas City Goats roster
Players
  • 1 Boo Smith WR
  • 2 Kevin Felder
  • 3 Prince Shonola
  • 6 Lamar Robbins DB
  • 7 Ryan Martinez WR
  • 9 Marcus Zweifel DB
  • 10 Ben Thomas DB
  • 12 Josh Hollins QB
  • 15 Shakespeare Williams DB
  • 16 Angelo Trujillo
  • 20 Aaron Rountree LB
  • 25 James Harden WR/RB
  • 60 Robin Powell-Deppe OL
  • 87 Bryan Cox TE
  • 88 Jamall Williams TE


Reserve lists
  • 2 Malik Wilson
  • 5 Tyler Meeks
  • 8 Carelle Hill
  • 95 Lawrence Smith


  • Rookies in italics
  • updated June 9, 2024
  • 15 Active, 7 Inactive

Staff

Kansas City Goats staff
Front office
  • Owner – Christian Okoye
  • Owner – George Gates
  • Owner – Steven St. John
  • President – Ted Sweeney
  • General manager – Brandon Henderson
  • Team Doctor – Dr. Vincent Key
  Head coaches

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive line coach – Tyrone Groves

Defensive coaches

  • Defensive coordinator – Tyus Jackson

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]

On May 5, 2024, Dorsey Golston III was announced as the inaugural head coach. He has served as a high school defensive backs coach as well as an assistant coach and coordinator for arena football teams.

References

  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. ^ "Arena League team partners with Kansas City Athlete Training". The Landmark. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ 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.