Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes (Instagram)
The mini-pitch programme forms part of the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play initiative. Its wider goal is to create safe and accessible spaces where children can enjoy soccer, particularly in communities with fewer sporting facilities.
The latest addition to the Kansas City Current’s mini-pitch programme opened at Foreign Language Academy on October 22, 2026. The club also expanded its work to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy in 2025. Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes have helped bring new attention to women’s soccer through their ownership of the Kansas City Current. But their involvement in the club extends beyond the professional game. Through a growing community initiative, the team is helping children discover soccer without the cost of joining traditional programmes. With six mini-pitches across the Kansas City area, the club is building opportunities for young players who might otherwise struggle to access the sport. It marked the club’s sixth facility and brought another dedicated soccer space to a local school community. The initiative has developed over several years. For the Mahomes family, the project adds a community dimension to their involvement with the NWSL club. Their ownership has helped raise the Current’s profile, while the mini-pitch programme gives the organisation another way to connect with local families..
Earlier mini-pitches opened at Ashland Square Park, Central Park and Banneker Elementary School.