July 21, 2022 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – Kansas City Current News Release
KANSAS CITY – The Kansas City Current today announced the latest key findings from an economic impact study as it relates to the club’s new riverfront stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Opening in 2024, the Kansas City Current’s new 11,500-capacity stadium in Berkley Riverfront Park will be the first stadium purpose-built for a women’s professional team.
“This study helps illustrate why we are so excited about the future of this club and the positive financial impact this new stadium will bring to the Kansas City region,” said KC Current owner Angie Long. “Our project will generate new jobs, spark new spending that will benefit the entire community, and attract fans and visitors from outside the region. This study reinforces the goals and dreams we have as we continue to make history and do something that’s never been done before, both in Kansas City and across the globe.”
The study, which was presented to the Missouri Development Finance Board earlier this week, estimates that the operations of the new stadium and the team will generate the following net economic impact for the State of Missouri annually:
Total Economic Output: $60mm+ in total direct, indirect, and induced spending
Employment: 1,450+ full- and part-time jobs
Wages: $50mm+ in annual wages
Over a 30-year period, the stadium and team are expected to generate $1bn+ in total economic output for the State of Missouri and $700mm+ for Kansas City, Mo.[1]
Additionally, while construction is under way, the stadium project is expected to generate the following economic impact for the State of Missouri:
$95mm+ in total economic output
1,150+ annual construction-related jobs
$85mm+ in construction-related wages
Follow the Current on social media and through their online newsroom (www.KansasCityCurrent.com/news) for more updates about the team and the stadium.
Tickets for all remaining 2022 home matches and 2023 Season Ticket Membership renewals are available online at KansasCityCurrent.com/tickets.
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