Sportsbeat Kc

Host Blair Kerkhoff reports on location from downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District, which hosted a watch party for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup semifinals. Hundreds cheered on the USA team, who beat England 2-1. Blair talks to fans and to David Ficklin, executive director of the Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, about what Tuesday’s crowds mean for the bid. Read the stories we discussed: KC’s Power & Light District soccer watch parties back U.S. women’s team, men’s bid —https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/article232189962.html Here are highlights from the United States’ 2-1 win over England at the World Cup — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article232195062.html Kansas City ramps up bid to host games at Arrowhead during 2026 World Cup — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article227247869.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices