Kansas
Despite August Vote, Abortion an Issue in Kansas Governor Race
The Kansas State Truthful kicked off its annual 10-day run with a noteworthy bang on Sept. 9 as Stillwell farmer Matt Jacobs’ 1,280-pounder broke the state’s all-time pumpkin file and ribbons have been awarded for greatest scarecrows, biscuits, and butter sculptures.
Staged in Hutchison, the state honest is a late-summer celebration of custom, innovation, and novelty with all three apparently baked into its signature ‘OMG Rooster Sandwich,’ a cereal-coated fried rooster breast wrapped in syrup-slathered bacon wedged inside a doughnut.
Amongst different Kansas State Truthful traditions, it’s the place, each 4 years, candidates for governor meet to debate for the primary time, signaling the beginning of the ultimate dash to November elections.
So it was that first-term incumbent Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Lawyer Normal Derek Schmidt, her Republican challenger, engaged within the first face-to-face change of their gubernatorial race on the honest’s Peoples Financial institution & Belief Enviornment stage on Sept. 10.
Though the 90-minute debate unfolded on a Saturday earlier than midday, each candidates have been accompanied by full-throated supporters who demonstrated full-throttled intolerance of opponents’ views in back-and-forth broadsides and shout-downs. A sober change and examination of competing concepts, it was not.
Schmidt, the state’s three-term lawyer common, doubled-down on his opposition to abortion, claiming the truth that Kansans on Aug. 2 shot down a proposed modification eliminating entry to abortion for granted by 165,000 votes, or by a 59-to-41 % margin, doesn’t imply the state’s conservative voters help “unrestricted” entry.
He stated if elected governor, he would help the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature if it imposed restrictions on abortion as a result of it’s the function of state lawmakers to make such choices in accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court docket’s June repeal of Roe v Wade.
“I’m pro-life,” Schmidt stated. “I supported the constitutional modification. Kansas voters have determined, which doesn’t imply the dialogue has ended.”
Kelly agreed that Kansas voters have determined which, to her, means the dialogue has ended. She reiterated that she would stand with an awesome majority of Kansans in defending medical privateness and reproductive rights towards authorities overreach.
Whereas Schmidt stated he would ponder eradicating a number of of the six Kansas Supreme Court docket justices who interpreted the state’s Invoice of Rights features a proper to abortion, Kelly stated she would reappoint all six when their phrases expire.
Thousands and thousands to Spend
Each Kelly and Schmidt blew previous nominal opposition in slam-dunk Aug. 2 main victories and have thousands and thousands to spend in what’s projected to be among the many nation’s most compelling governor elections this fall.
The Kelly-Schmidt race is one among 36 gubernatorial elections nationwide this fall. Kelly is amongst 22 Democratic governors searching for re-election, however the one one attempting to take action in a state that former President Donald Trump gained in 2020, garnering 56 % of the vote.
The race is rated a “toss-up” election by the Prepare dinner Political Report, Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales, and Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
Kelly served 4 phrases, 14 years, within the state Senate representing Topeka, together with as assistant minority chief and as minority whip, after a 16-year stint as Kansas Recreation & Park Affiliation govt director. Within the 2018 gubernatorial race, she defeated former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach by 5 proportion factors.
Kelly’s marketing campaign reported to the Kansas Secretary of State Workplace’s Elections Division (KED) on July 25—the final report on file as of Sept. 12—that it had raised greater than $3.46 million, spent about $2.12 million and had $1.3 million in money readily available.
Kelly touts bipartisan achievements in marketing campaign literature, claiming she “has introduced collectively each events to get issues finished for Kansas.”
Since assuming workplace in 2018, Kelly’s marketing campaign states “Kansas has seen a file of over $8.6 billion {dollars} of funding in new enterprise initiatives and the creation and retention of over 48,000 jobs.”
She addressed those self same themes within the Sept. 10 debate, discussing bipartisan achievements equivalent to working with GOP-led Legislature to stability the state funds, constructing a $1 billion rainy-day fund, totally funding public schooling, eliminating the state’s 6.5 % grocery gross sales tax, securing a $4 billion Panasonic battery plant—the state’s largest-ever financial improvement undertaking—and breaking floor on greater than 1,000 infrastructure initiatives since 2019.
Kelly bashed Schmidt for his alleged affiliation with “disastrous” funds and tax insurance policies adopted beneath former Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, claiming he “supported the agenda that rode us into the ditch.”
“Derek Schmidt stood by Brownback tax cuts to our faculties,” she stated. “He even went to courtroom to maintain these cuts in place.”
At yesterday’s #StateFairDebate I requested my opponent if he thought we have been higher off now than beneath Sam Brownback. He wouldn’t reply. pic.twitter.com/lHbnOjPjhn
— Laura Kelly (@LauraKellyKS) September 11, 2022
Pandemic Insurance policies
Schmidt, who served within the Senate with Kelly earlier than being elected lawyer common thrice, stated he’s the suitable conservative to make sure particular person freedoms and the Structure are protected.
He ripped into Kelly for her administrative orders in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in enterprise and faculty closures, stating he would by no means impose overreaching authority on Kansans.
“Totally funding faculties can solely work when you don’t lock the children out of them,” he stated, suggesting the state allocate extra funding to rent armed college safety, the “greatest assure” to forestall shootings.
“What we must always not do is flip this into an excuse to take weapons away from law-abiding Americans,” he stated, claiming Kelly is against the Second Modification.
Unfaithful, Kelly responded. “What I’m speaking about is background checks,” she stated. “Making certain that weapons are locked up and avoided youngsters within the dwelling. I feel each commonsense gun proprietor would agree with me.”
Schmidt stated spending beneath Kelly has surged and that she’s going to proceed to extend Kansans’ tax burden by endorsing Democratic President Joe Biden’s insurance policies.
“We should not undertake authorities insurance policies that attempt to flip Kansas into California,” Schmidt stated in the course of the debate. “Gov. Kelly is unsuitable in her philosophy. So many Kansans inform me they’re anxious about our freedoms, our future, and our commonsense values we thought all of us shared. Many fear creeping big-government socialism is changing the chance and self-sufficiency that motivated and empowered so many Kansas tales in years previous.”
In every single place I am going, Kansas dad and mom categorical immense unhappiness, frustration, fear, and anger with the still-lingering hurt to our children from Governor Kelly’s college lockdowns. By no means once more! pic.twitter.com/tZC47hg2E4
— Derek Schmidt (@DerekSchmidtKS) September 12, 2022
Schmidt’s marketing campaign reported to KED on July 25 that it had raised greater than $2.3 million, however lower than $700,000 between Jan. 1-July 1. His marketing campaign garnered $1.638 million in 2021, a file for any gubernatorial challenger.
Two Debates
The state honest debate is the primary of not less than two that each events have agreed to take part in. The second, hosted by the Johnson County Bar Affiliation, will likely be Oct. 5 and be broadcast by Kansas Metropolis PBS tv. The Kansas Chamber of Commerce staged a question-and-answer discussion board with each individually on Sept. 7 in Olathe.
The debates haven’t included Libertarian Social gathering nominee Seth Cordell nor Unbiased candidate Dennis Pyle, a state senator from Hiawatha who left the Republican Social gathering in July to run beneath a third-party line.
Whereas Kelly’s camp is all for his or her inclusion, figuring each are extra possible to attract GOP votes, Schmidt’s marketing campaign has resisted efforts to increase the talk stage past the 2 predominant social gathering candidates.
Schmidt will likely be talking at a Sept. 18 Turning Level Motion ‘Unite & Win’ rally in Olathe that includes Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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John Haughey has been a working journalist since 1978 with an in depth background in native authorities, state legislatures, and development and improvement. A graduate of the College of Wyoming, he’s a Navy veteran who fought fires at sea throughout three deployments aboard USS Constellation. He’s been a reporter for each day newspapers in California, Washington, Wyoming, New York, and Florida; a employees author for Manhattan-based enterprise commerce publications.
Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event affects 50 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:31 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:35 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.
The event impacts 970 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:40 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 6:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The event affects 290 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:35 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event impacts 250 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The event affects 510 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 2:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.
The impacted road section is 480 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 1:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.
The impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 12:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:53 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 to I-70/Exit 4 on southbound I-635.
The event affects 1.28 miles.
The warning was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event affects 570 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 3:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 900 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:05 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event affects 620 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:48 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:47 p.m.
Kansas City: East 12th Street temporarily closed
The road is closed at East 12th Street and I-70 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event impacts 550 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:07 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:59 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from Armour Road to I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 700 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 10:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:28 p.m.
Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee
One lane is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.
The warning was released on Monday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Midland Drive/Exit 5 to Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 380 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Donahoo Road/Exit 16 to K-5/Exit 18.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-152/Exit 49 to Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.
The event impacts 660 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 12:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:53 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 500 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:47 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Metropolitan Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from Metropolitan Avenue / South 45th Street to I-635 South in Kansas City.
The event affects 790 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 11:54 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between 38th Street/Exit 7 and K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7.
The event affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:58 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:04 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between MO-9/Exit 11 and I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Crash update: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.
The event affects 660 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 10:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:53 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
There has been a crash on westbound I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417.
The event affects 2.40 miles.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 11:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:17 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on westbound I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417.
The event impacts 2.40 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:29 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 between MO-283/Exit 1 and US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:47 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between College Boulevard and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 2.90 miles long.
The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The event affects 290 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 1:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:05 p.m.
Crash report: US-71
There is a crash on northbound US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 230 feet long.
The warning was issued at 8:06 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Bannister Road to Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The warning was released on Thursday at 6:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.
The event affects 200 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Grandview: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and 140th Street.
The event affects 640 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 5:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:59 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and US-169/Exit 234.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 1:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between The Downtown Airport and MO-9.
The event impacts 0.85 miles.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:59 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 12:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North between West Fifth Street / Broadway Boulevard and North Broadway Fwy North.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 11:26 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:05 p.m.
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As the Kansas Jayhawks prepare to host the TCU Horned Frogs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this Saturday, both teams are seeking their first Big 12 victory of the season.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the matchup.
1.) Recent Performance and Team Dynamics
Kansas enters the game with a record of 1-3 (0-1 in the Big 12) after a heart-wrenching 32-28 loss to West Virginia, where they demonstrated a strong running attack, racking up 247 yards. Senior running back Devin Neal and redshirt junior Daniel Hishaw Jr. played key roles in the offense.
TCU, on the other hand, sits at 2-2 (0-1 in the Big 12) following a significant 66-42 defeat to SMU, despite a huge performance from sophomore quarterback Josh Hoover, who threw for 396 yards and three touchdowns.
This contest marks the first meeting between the two teams since October 2022, when TCU narrowly defeated Kansas.
2.) Defensive Strategies and Challenges
Defensively, both squads have faced challenges recently. Kansas’ defensive coordinator, Brian Borland, has highlighted the talent of TCU’s offense, particularly their effective wide receivers.
Meanwhile, TCU’s defense has struggled against the run, allowing over 260 rushing yards in their last two games.
Kansas offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes has indicated that they will look to exploit this weakness, emphasizing a strategy focused on a strong ground game to gain the upper hand against TCU’s defense.
3.) Rivalry and Historical Context
This game will mark the 40th encounter between the Jayhawks and Horned Frogs, with TCU leading the series 26-9-4.
The Horned Frogs have dominated recent matchups, winning the last four meetings, with Kansas’ last victory against TCU occurring on October 27, 2018.
Additionally, this matchup holds historical significance as it will be the Jayhawks’ first game at Arrowhead Stadium since 2011.
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It was a scene that felt both familiar and long overdue for LAFC.
Since entering Major League Soccer seven years ago, the team has raised an MLS Cup and two Supporters’ Shields before its fans at BMO Stadium. Only the Columbus Crew has won more trophies during that span.
Yet when a massive crimson victory platform was wheeled onto the stadium floor Wednesday night, minutes after LAFC beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in extra time to win its first U.S. Open Cup championship, the mood was more relief than joy.
Even the fireworks felt compulsory rather than celebratory.
Wednesday’s game was the team’s fifth final in the past two seasons; according to MLS, only three other teams in league history have played for hardware that often in so short a span.
LAFC is the only one of those team to have lost four in a row. It couldn’t afford another loss.
“It means a lot to win tonight,” said goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who was embraced by a group at teammates at the final whistle.
“This trophy,” he added “is really important.”
“Tonight was a bit special” agreed Olivier Giroud, who won a World Cup alongside Lloris for France and now has won a U.S. Open with him at LAFC.
Special because it proved, in case anyone had forgotten, that LAFC can win a final. In fact, the team is just the fourth club in MLS history to win a Supporters’ Shield, MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup in a three-year span — and the first to do so since the Seattle Sounders in 2014-16.
So even with four finals loses in a row coming into Wednesday, coach Steve Cherundolo said the team had no demons to exorcise, a view he repeated after joining his players in parading their latest trophy around the field.
“I don’t know why you don’t believe me,” he said. “You have a winner and a loser in every final. And before every final, it’s kind of like a coin toss.
“We’re happy, obviously, to win. And I think we were due.”
The win didn’t come easily, however.
After a cautious, physical and scoreless first half, Giroud’s first goal since joining LAFC this summer gave the team a 1-0 lead in the 53rd minute. But Erik Thommy, whose turnover at midfield led to Giroud’s score, matched that with a goal of his own seven minutes later.
That sent the game to extra time, where the most star-studded team in MLS was rescued by goals from substitutes Omar Campos and Kei Kamara.
Campos’ score 12 minutes into the first extra period was also his first with the team and came after the Mexican defender ran onto a Cristian Olivera pass as he entered the penalty area. He then dribbled across the top of the box to create space before drilling a right-footed shot inside the far post.
Kamara, who came off the bench at the start of extra time, then put the game away with a header four minutes into the second extra-time period.
“I am ecstatic,” Cherundolo said “for the players.”
“I thought it would be more relief,” he added when asked about his emotions. “But it really is just joy.”
Probably a little bit of fatigue as well since the game was LAFC’s 94th game in all competition since the start of last season. No MLS team has ever come close to that.
And that schedule and LAFC’s recent results in finals are likely related. Because if playing in so many competitions (MLS, CONCACAF Champions League, Campeones Cup, Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup) during the past two years has increased the team’s chances of playing for titles, it’s also forced it to play a game every five days during the last two seasons.
Now, with all those other tournaments out the way, LAFC (14-8-7 in MLS play) has nothing left to focus on but its final five regular-season games and the start of the MLS playoffs.
“We know we can improve,” Giroud said of a grind that resumes Saturday in Cincinnati. “This Cup will bring us confidence for the rest of the season because we don’t want to stop there. We have a strong end of the season, qualify for the playoffs and go as far as we can in the playoffs.
“We are hungry. We know our potential. Our qualities.”
For Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, the fact it was playing for hardware at the end of what will likely be its worst season since 1999 — when it played in a different state under a different name — is part of the magic of the U.S. Open Cup.
SKC (8-16-7) is one of just two teams that have already been eliminated from playoff contention with three weeks to play. Yet Wednesday it was playing for a fifth U.S. Open Cup title, which would have made it the most successful MLS team in tournament history. But after playing LAFC even for more than 100 minutes, its players would up parading across the makeshift crimson stage to collect consolation medals while LAFC carried off the Cup.
“Details count in soccer,” Thommy said. “It’s the result we have.”
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