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For Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams, a Day Off in Kansas City Is All About Dogs, Dining, and the Driving Range
Mewis: I grew up in Boston, and now I really like Kansas Metropolis. I really feel actually fortunate that I’ve gotten to dwell in so many cool locations. I have been very pleasantly stunned with how a lot there’s to do, and the way vibrant town is. The persons are so good, so welcoming.
Williams: Kansas Metropolis is simply straightforward dwelling. There are such a lot of totally different locations I can stroll to and do not need to all the time depend on my automobile to get me someplace. And the persons are so good. Anyplace you go, you may make it your own home, so long as you will have good folks round you and are prepared to discover new issues.
Mewis: On a break day, I wish to sleep in, have espresso at residence, and skim or watch TV for the morning. Simply have a lazy morning. Then I’d take [my dog] Finn on a stroll in Free Park. It is this large, large inexperienced house—I believe one of many greatest parks in Missouri—and it is proper down the road.
Kansas Metropolis has taken some getting used to for Finn, with the brand new condominium, and he is nonetheless a little bit bit frazzled after we depart him, however he is good. There are such a lot of canine on the staff that he all the time has anyone to play with, in order that’s been very nice.
Williams: I [also] like sleeping in—I’m an enormous sleep fan. Then, I’d order First Watch. Sam has put me onto their French toast and million greenback bacon. I like getting espresso from Messenger. The one downtown has a rooftop seating scenario, so I’d go there with pals and have an enormous cinnamon roll, an oat-milk latte, and possibly a cold-pressed juice. Sure—two breakfasts. Do not be ridiculous.
Mewis: After, I’d exit to lunch, possibly have a little bit glass of wine at CaVa within the afternoon. It’s this little wine bar with an outside patio the place Finn is allowed. They’ve actually cool totally different wines—I believe numerous them are glowing—and I often sit exterior and get French fries and wine. It is the cutest little bar ever.
Coming to Kansas Metropolis, I used to be in a short time instructed about the barbecue, however I have never ventured into that as a lot as I believe folks would have anticipated. I’ve tried a pair locations, and I undoubtedly have a number of extra on the listing.
Williams: We don’t have a favourite barbecue joint but, which is horrible, I do know. I hear we have to go to Joe’s. So, possibly I’ll be taking myself to Joe’s for lunch. One factor I do know for certain is that I would go to Bar Okay, which is a canine bar, to look at all of the canine run round and have time.
Mewis: Bar Okay is unbelievable. Finn loves it simply as a lot as I do—it is the best place ever. Once I heard about it, I used to be like, “Okay, sick, a canine park with a bar.” After which I received there and I used to be blown away. It is such an superior house, and so effectively thought out.
Williams: I do not need a canine, however you do not want a canine to go, you’ll be able to simply watch all people else’s canine, and all people’s so good. I’m an auntie to Finn, and for the second, I will need to dwell off of that.
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga was named the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League MVP on Friday, one day ahead of the league’s championship match.
Chawinga set a new single-season NWSL record with 20 goals this year for the Current.
She also scored the lone goal in the team’s quarterfinal victory and both goals in the championship of the NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup last month.
“From the moment Temwa came to Kansas City, we knew she was capable of playing at an MVP level,” general manager Caitlin Carducci said in a statement.
“Not only has she been an incredible player on the pitch, she’s also been an incredible teammate and representative of the organization off it. Temwa laid an incredible foundation with her play in 2024, and we’re so excited for what’s to come in the years ahead.”
Chawinga is the eighth NWSL Golden Boot winner to also win MVP in the same season since the league’s launch in 2013. She is the first African international to win either award.
The 26-year-old Malawi international arrived in Kansas City this year from the Chinese Super League and took the league by storm in the first season with her eye for goal and her game-changing speed.
Chawinga scored in 13 of the Current’s final 14 matches of the regular season, including goals in eight straight games, which was a first in league history.
She also scored a goal against all 13 other NWSL teams this season, another first, and she added five assists to the Current’s league-record 57 goals this season.
Chawinga’s 20 goals broke Sam Kerr’s previous record of 18 in a season, which Kerr scored in 21 games.
Chawinga played in 25 regular-season games this year.
The next closest scorer in the regular season was Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda, who finished with 13 goals.
Banda scored in last week’s semifinal to help Orlando eliminate Kansas City from the playoffs.
Orlando takes on the Washington Spirit on Saturday in the NWSL Championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
History of NWSL MVPs
2013: Lauren Holiday, FC Kansas City midfielder
2014: Kim Little, Seattle Reign FC midfielder
2015: Crystal Dunn, Washington Spirit forward
2016: Lynn Williams, Western New York Flash forward
2017: Sam Kerr, Sky Blue FC forward
2018: Lindsey Horan, Portland Thorns FC midfielder
2019: Sam Kerr: Chicago Red Stars forward
2021: Jess Fishlock, OL Reign midfielder
2022: Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns FC forward
2023: Kerolin, North Carolina Courage forward
The Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls sounded like Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday night as a capacity crowd of 3,400 watched Iowa defeat Kansas 71-58. The Hawkeyes jumped out to an 18-4 lead after the first quarter and never let the lead dip below eight points the rest of the way. They are now 5-0 for the first time since 2017.
Here are my top takeaways from the win and what it means for Iowa moving forward.
A season that began with national championship aspirations is now in danger of ending in disappointment.
Three weeks ago, the Kansas State Wildcats controlled their hopes of making the Big 12 title game and possibly the College Football Playoff. Now, they are just searching for another victory to salvage a once promising season.
“Obviously a disappointing performance on Saturday,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said about Saturday’s loss to Arizona State. “We had a long staff meeting yesterday and talked about a lot of things. We looked at offense, defense and special teams. I don’t think anybody could point a finger at anybody because I don’t think any unit played up to its capabilities.”
The Wildcats were in the driver’s seat after a victory against rival Kansas Oct. 26 in the annual Sunflower State Showdown. They were 7-1 with wins against Oklahoma State and Colorado, the lone blemish coming against BYU.
The victory against the Jayhawks was followed by two upset losses to Houston and the Sun Devils, which all but ended their chances of making the Big 12 championship game.
With two games left against Cincinnati and Iowa State, the Wildcats are basically playing for a more appealing bowl game.
“Our job this week is to right the ship, because we have another opportunity,” Klieman said. “I want our seniors to have an opportunity to go out well.”
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