Kansas City Current Owners Thank 'Ted Lasso' for Season 4 Cameo
The owners of the NWSL's Kansas City Current expressed gratitude to the TV show 'Ted Lasso' after their team made a cameo appearance in its fourth season. This exposure is seen as a significant boost for women's soccer, drawing comparisons to the 'Taylor Swift effect'.
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How ‘Ted Lasso’ found a love for women’s soccer in Kansas City
When creators of “Ted Lasso” decided to return after a two-year hiatus, they could have taken the easy route. With a release date set on the heels of the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup, America’s favorite soccer coach could have returned to AFC Richmond to reclaim the helm of the (fictional) club’s men’s team, now competing in the Premier League. Reunited with Coach Beard, they could have faced a fresh set of challenges alongside the familiar characters who turned the Apple TV series into a global ph
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As Ted Lasso crossed the pond for its Season 4 premiere, the show’s return also featured the jump to women’s sports, including the real-life NWSL team Kansas City Current. Following the titular soccer coach’s (Jason Sudeikis) outing to his hometown team’s match in Wednesday’s episode “Home”, filmed at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium, Current co-owner Angie […]
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