I had to practice in the “girl’s gym” in high school. At every level, games have been moved, times changed - all to accommodate the “primary tenant.” Today, we changed the narrative. In Kansas City. Grateful for our ownership, city leadership and our staff. Let’s go!
I was told once to pass on working in this league for fear it would fail. My goodness, I’m so glad I didn’t listen. I’ve never been more proud to work on behalf of these women.
Repping my amazing owner today. Entrepreneur, incredible mom, supportive partner, role model.
@brittanylynne8
thank you for all you do for the Current and for Kansas City!
#TeamBrittany
PSA: Many of the players you just watched in the Olympics play in the NWSL. Support your local team. Follow, tune in, attend, grab some merch, cheer. Let’s keep growing this beautiful game and supporting the amazing women who play it!
As someone who has worked in women’s sports for 20 years - I’m speechless. WOW. An entire city lit up to welcome
@KCWoSo
home. Kansas City, thank you for supporting these amazing women. ❤️
Brittney Griner is - above all - an amazing human. Heart of gold. This gold medal ceremony has to be such a special moment for her. Everytime is see her in person or on tv, I’m emotional. Such a blessing to have her home.❤️🇺🇸
Kudos to ESPN for the integration of the WNBA Draft Lottery into two great college basketball games. Storytelling about players, heard from coaches and teams. Connect the dots and give women’s sports more airtime - fans WILL tune in!
There are 12 teams in the WNBA. Buy season tickets. Come to games. Ask your communities and companies to support. Every young girl - and boy - deserves these women as role models.
#moneywhereyourmouthis
I saw the crowd when BG won the title for Baylor. Those fans, alums, that school - they adored her.
@NickiCollen
won’t let anyone forget that. Use your platform. Let’s get BG home. Nothing else matters.
#WeAreBG
Left Oklahoma last night at midnight.
3 hour drive
2 hours sleep
4 hour flight
1 hour drive
Overtime game
1 hour drive
Run through airport
Missed flight
Currently napping on airport floor.
All to be there for THIS moment. Absolutely worth every exhausting second. ❤️
In 22 years of WNBA Finals, no player has scored over 30 points and grabbed more than 15 rebounds in a single game. Not one. Ever. Until
@jus242
did it last night. Wow.
#BurnItDown
Happy
#NationalComingOutDay
! Everyone’s journey is different. Take your time. Be kind to yourself and remember, you are loved. Reach out for support if you need it b/c your LGBTQ+ family has your back. LOVE IS LOVE. ❤️ 🏳️🌈
KC, make sure you have your tickets for Saturday’s Current home opener! This squad is off to a great start and is ready to play for YOU - hope to see you there! Kickoff is 2p. (You can still make it home for the KU tip so no excuses!)
#TealRising
I always think about
@wnba
players this time of year. Away from their families, sacrificing to play the game they love/earn $. I’m thankful for them. They inspire me to work hard for them every single day.
Coming out can be hard, sad, scary, wonderful - everything in between and all at the same time. Go at your own pace, but ALWAYS know you have people & a 🏳️🌈 community in your corner to support and love you. Love is love. Happy
#NationalComingOutDay
!
I love this team. Players, coaches and staff. A group that genuinely cares for each other, our fan base and the organization. We will be back here again. Believe it. ☀️❤️
Thank you to everyone for all the kind words. I’m so fired up about joining this club, the vision of the ownership group and of course coming HOME! Big things ahead!
#WePlayForKC
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NEWS: Amber Cox has been named KC's Chief Operating Officer. Previously she served as Mohegan Sun's VP of Sports w/
@WNBA
's Connecticut Sun &
@NLL
's New England Black Wolves. Cox also has experience leading
@NWSL
's Houston Dash &
@MLS
' Houston Dynamo.
📰:
Tonight, two great women’s basketball teams - filled with ridiculously talented players - put on an unbelievable show for almost 6k fans. And they earned a paycheck for it. Pioneers like Anne Donovan are who have to thank for where we are today. A true legend.
#RIP
This was the moment of the night. Led by
@Sloot22
- what a leader on and off the court. Thank you
@wnbachicagosky
. You had us all in tears! Thank you for supporting JJ’s efforts. 🇧🇸❤️
Of course I love this. But I also look forward to the day when girls have access and want to buy the shoes of WNBA players. (UA, how about an
@athomas_25
sneaker?)
“I wouldn’t take a job in the WNBA. That league could fold any day,” my relative the day before I accepted the job as Dir of Marketing for the Mercury.
PLAYER FIRST. It has and will continue to guide everything we do. I’m proud to be a part of this organization and work on behalf of these courageous players.
My dad loved the WNBA and he loved BG. This was one of his fave photos. I miss him everyday. I’d like to pick up the phone and chat with him about sports, animals & politics. He’d be outraged that BG is still being wrongfully detained. It’s time to bring her home
@POTUS
#wearebg
Always great to see players give credit to those grinding behind the scenes. Not a lot of people understand the work it takes to cover a season, much less a championship run & the festivities that follow.
Tip of the cap to those covering their respective teams 24/7! Vital!
S/o to
@krislumague
& the social team for churning this
@LVAces
content out for y’all every single day since we won! We’re barely sleeping so I knowww you have to be spent! Appreciate you!
May we all do our part to keep Gianna’s spirit and dream alive by doing what Kobe was doing - advocating for girls and women’s hoops/sports. As heartbreaking as this has been, may it push us all to make sure we carry out their dream for as many girls as we can in Gigi’s name.
I had this poster with Michael in my room as a kid. So many of us did. The fact that girls can now hang Maya’s poster in their rooms? That’s a special thing. And why we have to keep pushing, pushing, PUSHING.
My obligatory tweet to remind everyone - year 74. It takes time and generations to build what the NBA has become. Be patient. We are on the right track people.
Dallas, I know this is an Astros post. But I LOVE that
@airswoopes22
is throwing out the first pitch. We have to continue lifting up and recognizing those who got us where we are today. And Sheryl deserves ALL her flowers! 🐐
Disappointed in the
@SNL
women who participated in the WNBA skit. Female comedians have been vocal about the fight for equality. Sad they were tone deaf re: female athletes in the same fight & silly stereotypes. I’ll still watch & support. Hope they will do the same.
#dobetter
Grabbing a quick bite. I’m FLOORED when there is mansplaining around me about why women’s sports won’t succeed. “Pro leagues will all fold.” I’m sure it’s alarming to the fellas when I speak up, but someone has to call them out, right?!
#youwrongbro
I casually mentioned to
@cdlong97
that KU vs MU at Allen Fieldhouse had been on my bucket list since I was a kid. The next day, he called and surprised me with tickets. My owners >> ❤️ Thank you Chris &
@AngieKLong1
!
#MIZ
The fact that Jason Sudeikis - LITERALLY the biggest star in television - is on the Bird-Taurasi show talking about his love of women’s basketball- it’s everything. 🩷
Tonight, Union Station proudly shines in teal blue as we cheer on
@KCWoSo
in their regular season home opener!
#WePlayForKC
March 2021 photo by Kent Auf Der Heide.
Boarding a flight to NY. Wearing my Wings gear. Passed a woman already seated in her EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN’S SPORTS shirt. Locked eyes. Smiles and thumbs up. I love it here.
@togethxr
WNBA Finals a year ago. DB, Briann, Essence, KML all WNBA Champions. Y’all act like we picked these players up in the Bradenton YMCA league! It never ends. Lol
See you Thursday.
I was a volunteer at the ‘96 Olympics at the GA Dome. Watching that women’s team win Gold changed my life. I went back to college, changed direction... it still blows my mind that I get to do what I do today. The W emerged thanks to them. And to them, I will always be grateful.
Tonite was amazing. And likely took 3-7 years off my life. And I’m gonna roll with that because GD it, it was WORTH IT. Thanks to our amazing fans who came out tonite!
It’s fashionable now for all sports leagues to have pride nights - and that’s great - but I’m so proud the WNBA led the charge. The first to have a pride pillar. Players/coaches who are willing to share their personal stories so others have role models/feel comf coming out. 🏳️🌈❤️
This is one of my first interactions with BG in 2013. Behind the scenes shoot for draft night. She’s always so much fun. And what an impact she’s made. Can’t wait to welcome her home, hug her and see that smile again. Incredible human. ❤️
BG has touched the lives and hearts of so many of us. Tell us your story. Any interaction you ever had with her. Attach a photo. Reply. Quote tweet.
Let’s fill our feed with these moments 🧡
#WeAreBG
“Female tendencies” means you’re tough, right? I’d like to see Marcus (or any man) give birth. Hopefully he gets a call from his single mom tonight to explain that “woman-like” is actually the best compliment you can give someone. kU genius on display here.
Remember this entire group. Every woman on this roster. The Ws WILL come but more importantly, the impact they are making on this community and franchise is so special. Laying the foundation for generations to come. So grateful for this group of women. ❤️
Life update! I’ve moved on from the KC Current:
Excited to continue my journey elevating women’s sports and amplifying the voices of the amazing athletes who are changing the world.
What’s next? Bring it on!
These opportunities don’t come around very often. The greatest gift they give are the life-long bonds that are formed with the people around you in the midst of the travel, non-stop planning, chaos, wins and losses. Love this crew. My people! Not done yet! ❤️☀️
The only thing I truly can’t stand is his speedy metabolism. After 5 mins w/ him in my interview 3 years ago, I wanted the job. To work w/ him. He’s so smart, detail oriented, cares so much and fun!
@CurtMillerWBB
THANK YOU. This is only the beginning of our journey together!
Every athlete, league, politician and celebrity should be using their platform to get BG home. Period. It’s been 100 days.
@WhiteHouse
bring her home!
#WeAreBG
Heck of an atmosphere in SC. A ton of credit obviously goes to Dawn and the players, but kudos to that university & administration for investing in wbb. More resources & focus would mean more 13k+ crowds around the country.
DeWanna Bonner is so good with such a mammoth will to win. This is not new info to those who follow closely, but for the more casual fan who thinks it’s all about DT and BG...no way. Special talent and person. So much ❤️ for DB!
S/O to the woman taking the photos.
@RobynNBrown_
has HUSTLED this entire Wubble experience, covering every base for us on and off the court. The young pros on my front office squad MAKE ME SO PROUD.
I have a young niece in STL who is forever changed by Sophie. Loves 🏀 because of her. Much like I was in the 90s by the great MO State teams. It’s great to see and I do appreciate these student-athletes who take the time to impact the lives of kids, especially young girls.
Watching
@Layshiac
suffer her injury last year and work so hard in rehab - all while being an amazing teammate...Just the ultimate pro. AND all her efforts with the new CBA - nothing but respect and ❤️ for you Lay. Good luck my friend.
Major shoutout to our
@ConnecticutSun
fans. You show up in a big way every single night. You’re loyal and know the game. It’s not lost on any of us how lucky we are to have you with us every step of the way! ☀️
Young people, working in sports means working long hours. And holidays. And weekends. And late nights. But it’s sports. Which is fun. So don’t complain. Or don’t work in sports.
#PSA
Nothing represents change more than our women earning a living playing b-ball. They are strong, independent, out spoken & the best in the world at their craft. This initiative unifies our social voice & allows us to be more mainstream w/ change in our world. ❤️
Excited to make this move to Children’s Mercy Park in 2022. Forever grateful to our friends at Legends Field who worked incredibly hard to make our first season so special. KC teams take care of each other - full display from both of these great orgs!
NEWS: KC NWSL will play its 2022 home matches at Children’s Mercy Park (
@cmpark
).
The soccer-specific stadium opened in 2011 and seats 18,467 fans.
More on the move 👉
I’d like to shake his hand. Genuinely supportive of what this program needed to succeed. And there when it happened to celebrate. Love the emotion. More of this from (male) administrators and you’ll see more women’s programs that break thru.
First Father’s Day without my pops. He’s the reason I love sports - the Celtics, Cardinal baseball - and he loved rooting for the teams I work for. He was the proudest girl dad around. Big love to all the dads out there. If you’re with yours today, hug him a little longer. ❤️