Kylie Volavongsa

Aug 6, 2024 | kansascity.com | Kylie Volavongsa

On Monday night, Children's Mercy Park opened its gates, Sporting KC took the field and - after an at-times frustrating 90-minute battle - Toluca FC took over that field with a 2-1 win. But at least Jake Davis was home. In July, the 22-year-old Sporting defender was selected for the U-23 U.S. Men's National Team's Olympic squad as an alternate, meaning he wasn't quite part of the 18-man roster but could've been called upon in the event of an injury on the main squad.

Jul 27, 2024 | kansascity.com | Kylie Volavongsa

On Wednesday, the football field of Brookside's now-defunct Southwest High Schoolwas littered with paddles, helmets and cleats. And nearby, Irishman Cian Gaffney tucked what looked like a volleyball under his arm as he caught his breath. Gaffney is the chair of the Kansas City Gaelic Athletic Club, also known as the Wolfhounds. It's a collective that's brought Gaelic football and an ancient Irish sport called hurling to the KC metro.

Jul 20, 2024 | emporiagazette.com | Matt Guzman |Kylie Volavongsa

You might know the names of all 20 Kansas City Royals draft picks from the past few days. You might not. Either way, this is a good place to start — probably even the best. After KC’s draft class was set, we went on an online journey to find some interesting tidbits about the players, all of whom come from vastly different backgrounds. Here, you can read more about these players, including favorite bands, unique heritage ... and potty dances. ROUND 1, PICK NO.

Jul 19, 2024 | kansas.com | Kylie Volavongsa

At the beginning of July and ahead of the U-17 Women’s World Cup in October, Kansas native Mary Long got a U.S. Youth National Team call-up for the first time in her career. A week later, she didn’t expect to be in the starting 11 in the first match against Brazil. “You don’t realize it until you’re standing there in the uniform,” Long said, “singing the national anthem, playing against other countries — really good ones, such as Brazil.” It’s a privilege that Long fought to earn.

Jul 18, 2024 | kansas.com | Matt Guzman |Kylie Volavongsa

You might know the names of all 20 Kansas City Royals draft picks from the past few days. You might not. Either way, this is a good place to start — probably even the best. After KC’s draft class was set, we went on an online journey to find some interesting tidbits about the players, all of whom come from vastly different backgrounds. Here, you can read more about these players, including favorite bands, unique heritage ... and potty dances.