RESOLUTION NO. 260007
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Sponsor: Councilperson Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION - Recognizing the 30-Year broadcasting legacy of Nick Vasos and his impact on Kansas City's Soccer Culture.
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WHEREAS, Nick Vasos has been a defining voice of indoor soccer in Kansas City for three decades, beginning his broadcast career during the 1996-97 season with the Kansas City Attack and continuing today as the play-by-play announcer for the Kansas City Comets at Cable Dahmer Arena; and
WHEREAS, Nick Vasos stands as a pioneer in Kansas City soccer broadcasting, connecting the legacy of professional indoor soccer to the region's growing international soccer profile and inspiring the next generation of Kansas City broadcasters and fans alike; and
WHEREAS, the Kansas City Comets broadcast team, led by Nick Vasos, was recognized with the Major Arena Soccer League's "Top Broadcast Award" during the 2022-23 season for excellence in coverage, storytelling, and fan engagement; and
WHEREAS, outside the arena, Nick Vasos has been a trusted voice in Kansas City media since joining FOX 4 Kansas City in 2002 as a general assignment and traffic reporter, continuing to inform, entertain, and represent our city with professionalism and heart; and
WHEREAS, as Kansas City prepares to take the global stage as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the City Council recognizes that the passion and commitment of soccer broadcast pioneers like Nick Vasos have helped lay the foundation for Kansas City's emergence as a world-class soccer destination; and
WHEREAS, on the 30th anniversary of his indoor soccer announcing career, the City honors Nick Vasos for his enduring contributions to the sport, his role in shaping Kansas City's soccer culture, and his steadfast representation of our community; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby extend their appreciat...
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