Kansas City Current trades for two metro natives

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Metropolis Present traded for ahead Cece Kizer and defender Addisyn Merrick, two Kansas Metropolis-metro natives, from Racing Louisville.

Each gamers have ties to the Kansas Metropolis metro, one on the Kansas aspect, and one on the Missouri aspect.

Kizer, a Blue Valley Northwest grad, led the Huskies to 3 straight 6A Kansas State Championship video games. She then went on to play within the collegiate stage for the College of Mississippi the place she nonetheless holds college data for profession objectives and factors.

“Returning dwelling to Kansas Metropolis is a dream come true,” mentioned Kizer. “The Present have constructed an unimaginable group with their funding in services and the wonderful fan base. I can’t wait to hitch the staff!”

With Louisville, Kizer scored the primary aim within the staff’s historical past.

Merrick grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and stayed close by taking part in collegiately on the College of Kansas. In Lawrence, she was named the Large XII Defender of the Yr and led the staff to the 2019 Large XII Championship.

Each gamers are wanting ahead to returning dwelling to play for this up-and-coming staff.

“I’m so excited to hitch the Present,” mentioned Merrick. “Having the ability to come dwelling and play may be very particular to me and the chance to play for a membership that’s altering the panorama for ladies’s sports activities in Kansas Metropolis. I can’t wait to get began!”

KC Present basic supervisor Camille Levin Ashton mentioned the staff is happy to construct with native expertise.

“As we proceed to construct the franchise, it’s wonderful to have the ability to acknowledge the nice expertise that comes from the Kansas Metropolis space” mentioned basic supervisor Camille Levin Ashton.

Each Merrick and Kizer shall be accessible for the Present’s subsequent match on Sunday after they host the NY/NJ Gotham on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Youngsters’s Mercy Park.