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Lamar Hunt and the dream of U.S. soccer

Lamar Hunt and the dream of U.S. soccer

Update: 2025-11-19
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As the United States prepares for the 2026 World Cup, it's hard to remember that professional soccer in this country once felt like an impossible dream. But one Kansas City businessman, better known as the founder of the Chiefs, was a steadfast believer.From the failed attempts at a national league, through the creation of MLS and the very first U.S. soccer stadium — Lamar Hunt was there. Suzanne Hogan brings us the second installment of our mini-series on Kansas City’s soccer history.
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Lamar Hunt and the dream of U.S. soccer

Lamar Hunt and the dream of U.S. soccer

Suzanne Hogan