Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes have helped bring new attention to women’s soccer through their ownership of the Kansas City Current. But their involvement in the club extends beyond the professional game. Through a growing community initiative, the team is helping children discover soccer without the cost of joining traditional programmes. With six mini-pitches across the Kansas City area, the club is building opportunities for young players who might otherwise struggle to access the sport.
KC Current expands its mini-pitch initiative across Kansas City
The latest addition to the Kansas City Current’s mini-pitch programme opened at Foreign Language Academy on October 22, 2026. It marked the club’s sixth facility and brought another dedicated soccer space to a local school community.The project received funding through a CVS Health grant to the U.S. Soccer Foundation. United Way of Greater Kansas City and the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation also supported the effort. KC Current players Avery Clark, Mary Long, Rocky Rodríguez and Katie Scott attended the opening..The new facility serves both students and neighbourhood residents. Children can use the pitch during school hours, while local families have access after classes. This arrangement gives the space a wider purpose than a regular school sports facility.The initiative has developed over several years. Earlier mini-pitches opened at Ashland Square Park, Central Park and Banneker Elementary School. The club also expanded its work to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy in 2025.For the Mahomes family, the project adds a community dimension to their involvement with the NWSL club. Their ownership has helped raise the Current’s profile, while the mini-pitch programme gives the organisation another way to connect with local families..
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ KC Current focuses on youth access to soccer
The mini-pitch programme forms part of the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play initiative. Its wider goal is to create safe and accessible spaces where children can enjoy soccer, particularly in communities with fewer sporting facilities.The foundation reports that it has helped establish more than 900 mini-pitches nationwide. It also says 87% of its programming is offered free or at reduced rates, highlighting the role affordable access plays in youth participation.However, the long-term value of Kansas City Current’s programme will depend on more than the number of pitches it opens. Regular use, proper maintenance and access for children from different backgrounds will matter just as much.There are also opportunities to measure how many young players benefit, whether girls receive equal access and how often neighbourhood residents use the facilities outside school hours.As the Kansas City Current continues to grow, its community work offers another way to build a lasting connection with the city. The six mini-pitches may not attract the crowds that fill CPKC Stadium, but they could help shape the next generation of local soccer players.