Athletics
We Are Your Home Team
We are Kansas City's college team. Here are just a few of the reasons we love being the Kansas City Roos.
Kansas City's only Division I team
Our 12 sports teams have brought home more than 30 Division I championships since we started competing at the NCAA Division I level in 1987.
Four '23-'24 Summit League Coaches of the Year
The Summit League named four UMKC coaches Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season: Jess Smith, women’s soccer; Christi Posey, volleyball; Marvin Menzies, men’s basketball; and J.W. VanDenBorn, men’s golf.
150+ UMKC student-athletes on honor roll
When the Summit League announced its 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll, 154 UMKC student-athletes made the list, including eight who were named to the Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence and earned the honor with distinction.
Let Us Save You a Seat
Students get in free to home games and can join the Rowdy Roos student section at Durwood Soccer Stadium and Swinney Center. Students and fans can participate in theme games, giveaways and special celebrations.
Are You Ready to Roo Up?
From our fight song to the KC Roo mascot, we have many traditions for cheering on our KC Roos.
KC Roos in Action
Historic Season for UMKC Men's Soccer
The 2024 men's soccer team made history by advancing to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 for the first time in the history of the organization. As a result of the unprecedented season, 12 players were named to All-Summit League teams, including Elie Kisoka as Offensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year and head coach Ryan Pore was named Coach of the Year, for the second time in his career.
Historic Season for UMKC Men's Soccer
The team's incredible journey began with a thrilling last-minute victory over top-seeded Denver in the Summit League Championship, earning an automatic bid to the national tournament for the first time since 2008 and the fourth time in program history.
Historic Season for UMKC Men's Soccer
The KC Roos went toe-to-toe with second-seeded team, Pittsburgh Panthers, in the NCAA Tournament Round of 16, ultimately falling to Pitt 3-2 in extra time.
Meet Our Athletic Director
In addition to setting new standards for student athletes — 95% graduation success rate and a minimum 3.35 GPA for all student-athletes — athletic director Brandon Martin launched the Roo Athletic Fund and secured multi-year partnerships to increase brand awareness for UMKC athletics and provide responsible name, image and likeness opportunities for student-athletes.
In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, it is imperative that Kansas City Athletics remains at the vanguard of innovation and value-added partnerships.
Brandon Martin
Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics
UMKC Alumni Compete at Top Level
Since our founding, UMKC has strived for excellence both in and out of the classroom. For four alumni, that push toward greatness has taken them all the way to the Olympic and Paralympic games.
Not a D1 Athlete? Not a Problem.
You can still join in. Meet new friends, blow off some steam and have some fun through Campus Recreation.
Kansas City's University. Kansas City's Teams.
UMKC is an official higher education partner with each of Kansas City's professional sports teams.
Kansas City Chiefs
Our students gain valuable insights from Chiefs staff through scholarships, job shadowing, internships, fellowships, leadership events and stadium tours exclusive to UMKC students.
Kansas City Current
In this reciprocal partnership, UMKC scholar-athletes receive mentorship from Kansas City Current players, while active KC Current players are eligible for enrollment in any of our degree programs.
Kansas City Royals
This hometown team partnership provides real-world experiences for Roos and helps us reach high school students through STEM initiatives. Mark your calendar to join us for UMKC Night at The K each season
Sporting Kansas City
Our partnership with Sporting KC allows us to strategically market UMKC and build meaningful relationships that align with our mission.