In the middle of a winning season,
the general manager of the Kansas City Current resigns.
Good evening everybody. I'm Chris Katz and I'm Laura Moritz.
At this point, the team isn't offering a reason for
the sudden departure.
KBC 9's Brian Johnson is live on the riverfront getting
answers on what this could all mean for fans.
Brian.
Yeah, Laura, Chris Well, fans have a lot of questions
right now and they're hoping to get answers soon.
In the short term, fans feel like the team should
be in good shape,
but the KC Current fans are thinking long term and
that is what they are concerned about.
Nardo is a good ball across the centre for Shawenga
and he's crafted.
Fans love the KC Current,
the new stadium and the team's record.
The girls are great. I think we've overcome a lot
of adversity.
Amber Mccarroll has gone to the games with her husband
and daughter.
The team is ranked second only to Orlando Pride out
of 14 teams in the league.
So when general manager Camille Ashton abruptly resigns mid season
for no reason,
fans want answers. It's kind of odd that she quit
when she did,
but maybe we'll get some sort of answers,
maybe not. In a statement,
the team wishes her the best in her future endeavors.
Ashton was hired in 20/22.
She helped build the team's roster,
oversaw them win 2 Central Division Challenge Cup titles and
make it to the 2022 championship.
Fans hope the teams and the coach will carry the
organization.
The players play really well,
you know? I mean, at the end of the day,
that's what matters. Many are just glad this is a
story and that people are finally focused on women's sports
and seeing the attention that this is getting.
I think it is amazing for women's sports,
women in general in Kansas City.
Brian Johnson, KNBC 9 News For now,
Caitlin Carducci will serve as the interim general manager.
Team officials didn't speak on camera about this today,
Friday, the team's head coach will meet with reporters and
we could learn more than the current.
Next match is Saturday night at Utah.
The next home match is June 9th against Seattle at
CPKC Stadium.