Kansas City Current announces local broadcast partners for 2024

The Kansas City Current have announced the club’s broadcast partners for the 2024 season. For the third consecutive season, the Current will broadcast select matches locally on KMCI, 38 The Spot. New for this season, the club has partnered with 90.9 The Bridge for radio broadcasts of all 2024 matches. Additionally, Current matches will be available in Spanish and Portuguese on the KC Current App, in partnership with Tico Sports.

"Kansas City loves its sports teams, and we’re thrilled to be working with three partners that share our passion for delivering the best fan experience short of witnessing the action in person,” said Current Vice President of Communications, Dani Welniak. “38 The Spot has been a great TV home for our matches and we’re very excited to add 90.9 The Bridge and Tico Sports to our broadcast family. We want to be the best women’s soccer club in the world so it’s important to us to expand our reach and audience by blazing the trail and offering extensive, unique, and accessible options to listen to and watch our entertaining brand of soccer.”

“It’s no secret Kansas City loves soccer,” said Kathleen Choal, regional vice president for The E.W. Scripps Company and general manager of KSHB and KMCI. “And with the excitement surrounding the new CPKC Stadium, this is an incredible opportunity for our audience, city and region.”

38 The Spot will air eight locally produced games this season, beginning with Sunday’s match against NJ/NY Gotham FC at 4:30 p.m. CT. Select broadcasts will include a 30-minute pregame show, KC Current Matchday, featuring interviews, analysis, and the latest information about the Current to help fans prepare for the exciting action. In addition, 38 The Spot will simulcast all the Current’s matches on the NWSL’s new TV partner, ION, for a total of 15 games in 2024.

Anna Witte will anchor all local broadcasts as the television play-by-play voice of the Current. Witte will be joined by an all-star cast of soccer legends this season, including former U.S. National Team veteran Lori Lindsey, former professional player Jordan Angeli, Emmy-nominated sports broadcaster Kylen Mills and veteran soccer analyst Nick Vasos.

“Building on our success from last season by adding several additional matches that are free and over the air provides a great opportunity for our audience to capture every amazing moment,” said Matthew Waggoner, station manager for KSHB and KMCI. “In addition, we are excited to be able to offer extended and exclusive coverage on KSHB 41 across all platforms. This partnership solidifies our commitment to be the best spot for soccer in our community and for the Kansas City Current.”

90.9 The Bridge will air every Kansas City Current match this season, led by play-by-play voice Dave Borchardt and analyst Jillian Carroll Letrinko. Fans can tune in on the radio at 90.9 FM or on The Bridge app.

“Our broadcast partnership with the Kansas City Current allows us to amplify and celebrate women's strength, talent and resilience in sports on our airwaves,” said Bryan Truta, Senior Director of Radio Operations at 90.9 The Bridge. “It’s a privilege to share in this historic season, and alongside the Kansas City Current, we're excited to amplify inclusivity and uplift the remarkable women's sports community across Kansas City. Tune in and join us for an unforgettable season!”

Also new for the 2024 season, the Current have partnered with Tico Sports to deliver all matches to fans across the globe in Spanish and Portuguese. Both broadcasts will be available alongside the English version on the Kansas City Current app.

“We are incredibly thankful for the ongoing support from Angie and Chris Long and the entire Current organization,” said CiCi Rojas, President, Tico Sports. “We are excited for the opportunity to provide an accessible, in-language broadcast for NWSL fans across the globe again to help amplify Kansas City’s growing influence in sports both nationally and worldwide.”

Fans can find broadcast information each match day, and listen along on the KC Current App. The app also offers fans a chance to meet the team, get easy access to in-depth statistics and test their memory in the KC Current match game. Visit KansasCityCurrent.com/app to download on Apple or Android platforms.

Kansas City Current Broadcasts on KMCI, 38 The Spot