OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) – A new stadium under construction in Overland Park promises to host some of the finest athletes and trainers in the region as Kansas City Surf finds a new home.
AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk announced at the beginning of April that Kansas City Surf, a leading local soccer club, would soon call the stadium home. The partnership begins as the complex nears the end of its first phase of construction and is set to open later in 2024.
Sports park officials indicated that the club is a community dedicated to nurturing a love for soccer as well as talent at all levels. Founded in 2010 as Puma FC, the club has a history built on family, friends, competition and community.
Park leaders noted that Kansas City Surf boasts a brand of youth and semi-professional soccer. Audiences become captivated by the skilled athletes and fast-paced action. The club also cultivates the future of soccer with strong programs under elite coaches and staff. More than 2,500 players call the club home.
According to officials, the club also offers multiple platforms like Surf Select, Surf Champions League, ECNL Regional League, nPL Heartland League local Tournaments and showcase events nationwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kansas City Surf to AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk,” said Greg Jackson, General Manager of the facility. “Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to provide a world-class facility for young athletes in our community. Surf’s energy and passion for the sport will undoubtedly create a thrilling atmosphere at our facility.”
Sports park officials said the stadium was built to host championships with an elite 40,000 square foot indoor turf field, six locker rooms and a private performance training area.
“Kansas City Surf is excited to be a valued partner to AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk. Kansas City Surf’s mission is to create the ‘Best of the Best’ experiences and opportunities for youth soccer players through our clubs, events, and facilities. This partnership with a facility of this magnitude fulfills that mission,” said Rob Million, President of Kansas City Surf.
Park leaders said the new partnership is a symbol of dedication to providing world-class training grounds for athletes. The collaboration promises to elevate the soccer experience in the Kansas City metro and foster a hob for athletic excellence as well as community engagement.
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- The home in Birmingham will go up for auction on March 18
DIY enthusiasts may have found the perfect home after a three-bedroom house has gone under the hammer for just £9,000.
The two-storey terraced pad looks unassuming from the outside, with a neat front garden, and large windows. But inside, it’s a slightly different story.
Pictures of the Birmingham home show a dated kitchen with a tired floor in need of replacements.
Upstairs, there are the bedrooms – one of which is pictured, with a bright red feature wall and matching carpet.
Despite needing some TLC, the property still represents incredible value on a street where houses have sold for up to £280,000.
The property was last sold at final price for £98,000 in 2003 but it could now be worth £200,000, according to a property checker website.
When asked by MailOnline why the listing price had been set to just £9,000, the auction house said it was up to the seller to set that price.
But they said it was commonplace for final prices at auction to reach around 20 times the initial listing price, although it always depends on the day.
If the property was to fetch 20 times its fee it would sell for a final price of £180,000.
There is also a bathroom, however it is not pictured on the listing.
While the home isn’t exactly move-in-day ready, it appears to be in relatively good shape – particularly for the price tag.
The property also boasts a rear garden.
Again, the outside is in need of some TLC, with overgrown grass and plants, but has the potential to make a charming outdoor space.
Out the back, there is then the garden, where it is greatly overgrown and has old, dirty, rotting wood seating.
The property is on Milverton Road in the Erdington area of Birmingham.
Advertised on Rightmove by BP Auctions, the listing advises an inspection is recommended before moving in.
It reads: ‘The property has accommodation comprising of through lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, rear garden and fore garden allowing off street parking for one vehicle.
‘Conveniently situated for Erdington town centre and all its amenities the property offers easy access to motorway network links and public transport facilities.
‘The property is also set behind a driveway providing off-road parking leading to the front entrance door.
‘Bedrooms one, two, and three contain double-glazed windows to front elevation and central heating radiator.
‘The bathroom suite comprises of a bath with shower over, vanity wash-hand basin and low-level flush W.C.’
Bidding closes on March 20 at 12.35pm and is for sale by online auction from March 18 at 12.35pm.
- The house boasts nine bedrooms, five bathrooms and an indoor swimming pool
The stunning 14th century love nest where Lord Nelson romanced Lady Hamilton over 200 years has dropped in price by £500,000 after it has failed to sell.
It was originally listed at a guide price of £3.25million by Lindsay Cuthill’s Blue Book Agency in July last year, MailOnline previously reported.
Grade I-listed Rudhall Manor, in Phocle Green, Herefordshire dates back to the 1300s and could be yours after it has plummeted by half a million to a bargain price of £2,750,000.
A beautiful sprawling mansion, the house boasts nine bedrooms, five bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool and is set in ten acres of picturesque landscaped gardens.
An enchanting manor – it has been owned by a number of important figures over the years – most notably Admiral Lord Nelson.
The British hero saved the nation at the Battle of Trafalgar but had an illicit affair which lasted 12 years with Lady Emma Hamilton after being introduced to her in the 1790s.
They used the picturesque abode as their own love nest to evade prying eyes in what was the biggest scandal of the age.
Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton met in Naples, Italy, while they were still both married to other people.
A romance blossomed and the couple resided at Rudhall Manor, the home of a friend, Thomas Westfaling, when they returned to Britain.
The affair later became public knowledge and there is a room in the house named after the great Royal Navy hero.
The letters to Lady Hamilton were written by Nelson with his left-hand after he lost his right arm in battle.
They had a daughter together, Horatia, who was born in 1801.
Estate agents Blue Book has described the period property as ‘one of the most special of houses in the whole of England.’
A spokesperson added: ‘A magical Grade I listed house whose rich history has spanned the centuries to provide a warm and comfortable family home.
‘Rudhall Manor sits in an enchanted private setting surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds.
‘As a Grade l listed building it is only one of very few private residences in the county and as such is one of the most special of houses in the whole of England.’
Rudhall Manor was also used by the Royal Hospital to house retired British soldiers who fought in the Boer war and the First World War during the Second World War.
Other notable owners include Alexander Baring, later the first Lord Ashburton, ornithologist Sir Peter Scott and Sir John Harvey Jones, the high-profile British businessman and entrepreneur.
It dates back to the 14th Century, but features Tudor, Georgian and Jacobean architecture.
This historical manor is equipped for the 21st century too and has been re-purposed for modern living – including a heated indoor swimming pool and gym, a self-contained studio apartment above a garage along with a greenhouse and working space.
The listing adds: ‘To the first time visitor Rudhall Manor immediately welcomes you with its warm tones, mixture of the grand and the cosy but most of all the enchantment of a long cherished home to a host of families over the centuries.
‘The history lover will particularly appreciate the extensive Tudor oak paneling, immaculate cornice work, historic fireplaces and exposed beams.’
Sprawling gardens and grounds terraces, including a woodland and a rockery garden, are spread out across the land.
The house overlooks an extensive lawn which leads down to Rudhall Brook and enters the grounds via a waterfall and is crossed by a series of small fairy tale-like bridges.
Two lakes, fed by a brooke, are said to provide a haven for birds and wildlife.
The property listing continues: ‘The gardens and grounds make the whole setting complete and essentially a private paradise.’