Graham Zusi: Kansas City’s World Cup Star Turned Ambassador

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There's Just Something About Kansas City

Frank Boal, Sarah McEnerney, Kate Feder, Ben Messner

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“There’s just something about Kansas City.”™ It may be the most-heard phrase from those who are from here, those who have come here, & those who have chosen to stay. It’s a sense of pride, of camaraderie, of community and comfort. A sense of small-town, back-patio warmth brimming with growth, innovation and potential. A sense of zero degrees of separation in a city of champions. For each of us, that “something” is a story crafted through years of experiences, big and small, that have planted the Heart of America so deeply in our own. Join legendary Kansas City sports broadcaster Frank Boal each week for deep, down-to-earth conversations with some of this town’s most legendary residents, both natives and transplants, and hear what it is about Kansas City that just keeps calling them home.

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Graham Zusi: Kansas City’s World Cup Star Turned Ambassador

There's Just Something About Kansas City

55 minutes 8 seconds

4 months ago

Graham Zusi: Kansas City’s World Cup Star Turned Ambassador

Graham Zusi is a Kansas City soccer legend and a former U.S. Men’s National Team star who competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. But what’s he doing now—and what does he think about the World Cup coming to Kansas City in 2026?

In this episode of There's Just Something About Kansas City, Zeus himself sits down to talk about his journey from youth soccer to NCAA championships at Maryland, his incredible MLS career with Sporting KC, and his role in one of the most exciting eras of American soccer.

Now serving as the World Cup Community Ambassador for NBKC, Zusi is staying busy off the pitch—working in a local bike shop, traveling the world, and seeking out adventure in places like Patagonia and Cuba.

If you're a soccer fan, Kansas Citian, or just love a good adventure story, this episode has something for you.

🎧 Listen now to hear Graham Zusi’s thoughts on Kansas City's moment in the World Cup spotlight, what drives him today, and how he’s redefining life after pro sports.