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Friday 24 April 2026 10:10, UK
KC Current owner Chris Long speaks to Sky Sports about the club’s decision to finance and build a stadium dedicated solely to a women’s football team — one of the only known grounds in the world designed for that purpose. Long says the project grew from a desire to give the team a permanent, professional home that reflects the players’ status and the growing profile of the NWSL.
He describes a process of evaluating options, securing funding and partnerships, and choosing a site that balanced accessibility for fans with room for future growth. The club prioritized a fan-focused matchday experience, player facilities tailored to elite performance, and community integration — using the stadium as a hub for local engagement and year-round activity. The design and build emphasized flexibility and sustainability, aiming to serve both the team and broader community needs.
For KC Current and the NWSL, the stadium represents a milestone: a tangible investment in women’s professional sport and a model other clubs may look to as the league and its audience continue to expand.