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 play their home games at Municipal Auditorium.
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]
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]
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.
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.