The NWSL side has stirred up excitement and amusement with their April Fool's Day announcement of plans to change their pitch’s color
Current claims they will install a teal-colored playing surfaceAnnouncement aligns with team's "Teal Town" identity and new kitFans react with a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism to the bold prankGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED
Kansas City Current sent shockwaves through social media on April 1, 2025, with a truly game-changing announcement: they were turning the pitch at CPKC Stadium a bold, unapologetic teal. The club insisted this dazzling new look was a perfect match for their "Teal Town" branding and their fresh 2025 kits – because who doesn’t want to play on a field that looks like a giant minty-fresh gum strip?
Of course, reality eventually set in when the team admitted it was all an April Fool’s prank, masterminded by their social media squad. But by then, the internet had already had its fun, and "Teal Town" had never felt more real.
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While the teal pitch announcement is a prank, it reflects a trend of sports teams seeking unique ways to stand out and connect with fans. The Current's joke plays on the growing importance of brand identity in women's soccer and the NWSL's efforts to increase fan engagement and league visibility.
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Much like their social media team, the KC Current have been in excellent form this season, having won all three of their NWSL league games so far. That puts them only behind Orlando Pride FC on the league table, with the reigning champions only ahead on goal difference. The CPKC Stadium side face the Houston Dash next in the NWSL on April 19 post the international break and then go on the road to play North Carolina Courage on April 26.