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Kansas City Brigade
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| Kansas City Brigade | ||
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| Conference | American | |
| Division | Central | |
| Year founded | 2006 | |
| Home arena | Kemper Arena (2006-07); Sprint Center (starting 2008) | |
| City, State | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Wild card titles | none | |
| Division titles | none | |
| Conference titles | none | |
| ArenaBowl championships | none | |
The Kansas City Brigade is a team from the Arena Football League. The team was established before the 2006 season. The team's head coach is former Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Kevin Porter.
The team plays at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri and will move into the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City for the 2008 AFL season. The team is owned by a Kansas City local, Chris Likens. One of the most notable co-owners is former Kansas City Chiefs star Neil Smith.
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After the announcement that the New Orleans VooDoo would suspend operations for the 2006 AFL season due to Hurricane Katrina, the AFL awarded an expansion franchise to Kansas City. On November 21, 2005, the AFL announced that the team would be called the Kansas City Brigade. A stealth bomber, modeled after the B-2 Spirits stationed at nearby Whiteman Air Force Base, would represent the team for its logo. Kevin Porter was named the team's first head coach. They would be placed in the NC Southern, where they would take New Orleans' spot for the year.
On February 19, 2006, after losing their very first three games of their inaugural season, the Brigade finally won their first game 45-24 at home against the Columbus Destroyers. On April 9, 2006, after losing six-straight games, the Brigade finally managed their second win, defeating the Los Angeles Avengers 62-45 at home. On April 22, 2006, the Brigade collected their first road win in franchise history against the Nashville Kats, winning 58-52.
By the end of the 2006 season, the Brigade finished with a record of 3-13, placing them fifth in the NC-Southern division.
With the New Orleans VooDoo returning to the AFL's NC Southern division in 2007, the Brigade switched conferences and divisions, as they moved to the AC Central.
On March 4, 2007, in their home-opener, the Brigade defeated the defending Arena Bowl champion Chicago Rush 54-41. The game was broadcast nationally on ABC. The win marked the first time in franchise history that the Brigade were above .500 for the season.
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff Results |
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| 2006 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 5th NC Southern | -- |
| 2007* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3rd AC Central | -- |
| Totals | 5 | 15 | 0 | ||
* = Current Standing
- Raymond Philyaw - QB
- Michael Bishop - QB
- Dawan Moss - FB/LB
- Jerel Myers - WR
- Boo Williams - WR
- Alvin Porter - DB
- Kenny McEntyre - DB
- B.J Cohen - DL
- Chris Sanders - QB (Released before 2007 season)
- Aaron Boone - WR/LB (Signed with Utah after the 2006 season)
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- 90 Neil Smith, team owner and former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end.
- Kansas City Brigade Official Website
- KC Brigade News and Info
- Kansas City Brigade Booster Club
- Kansas City Brigade at ArenaFan.com
- Kansas City Brigade at ArenaFootballNetwork.com