St. Joseph Goats
| St. Joseph Goats | |
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| Established 2023 Play in St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri StJGoatsFootball.com | |
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| Team colors | Light blue, Black, white |
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| Owner(s) | Christian Okoye George Gates Steven St. John Travis Kelce Jason Kelce |
| Head coach | Dorsey Golston III |
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The St. Joseph Goats (formerly known as the Kansas City Goats) are a professional indoor football team based in St. Joseph, Missouri in the United States. They are currently members of The Arena League (The AL or TAL). They played their home games at Municipal Auditorium for most of the 2024 AL season, but have announced their intentions to move to nearby St. Joseph, Missouri.[1] As of 2025, they will play their home games at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
History
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On June 14, 2023, Kansas City was announced as the fourth city of the Arena League alongside the announcement of the Ozarks Lunkers, Springfield, Missouri's team.[2]
Kansas City Athlete Training is the official practice and training partner for the Goats.[3]
On April 17, 2025, the team unveiled their new uniforms and officially changed their name to the St. Joseph Goats and will begin play at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
On May 29, 2025, Garage Beer (owned by NFL legends, Jason and Travis Kelce) announced that it had become one of the owners of the St. Joseph Goats.
Team logo and name
[edit]On July 17, 2023, the team name and logos were announced.[4] The logos were designed by Ryan Foose and feature a goat wearing a hat, suit, and tie.
The name honors former city council member Tom Pendergast, whose faction was nicknamed "the Goats". Pendergast helped push the Municipal Arena through construction; the arena is the home venue for the team.[4]
Some other names suggested included the Potholes, Kings, and Ribs.[5]
2024 roster
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Staff
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Management
[edit]On July 17, 2023, the ownership team was announced consisting of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye, Gates BBQ COO George Gates, and sports-radio personality Steven St. John.[5]
On May 5, 2024, Dorsey Golston III was announced as the inaugural head coach. After playing at the University of Wyoming, Dorsey has served as a high school defensive backs coach as well as an assistant coach and coordinator for arena football teams.
References
[edit]- ^ Doyle, Darren (October 30, 2024). "Arena League's Kansas City Goats relocating to St. Joseph". KQ2. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Scranton, Lyndal (June 15, 2023). "Reeling in a keeper: Springfield's Arena League team is called the Ozarks Lunkers". Springfield Daily Citizen. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Arena League team partners with Kansas City Athlete Training". The Landmark. September 15, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Young, Mason (July 18, 2023). "The Arena League brings Kansas City Goats, unique indoor football experience to town". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Palmer, Tod (July 17, 2023). "Arena football returns to Kansas City: Goats set to play in June 2024". KSHB. Retrieved July 18, 2023.