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Lee's Summit hears LS Goal 26 plan for World Cup "Football Fridays"; council asks for budget details before committing funds
Summary
LS Goal 26 presented plans to host five "Football Fridays" downtown tied to the World Cup and asked the city for in‑kind support and possible seed funding; council members signaled general support but requested a detailed budget and clarity on FIFA licensing fees before approving financial aid.
LS Goal 26, a volunteer nonprofit coordinating local events tied to KC 2026 World Cup activity, told the Lee's Summit City Council on Tuesday that it aims to stage five "Football Fridays" downtown and needs city partnership to scale the program.
"We hosted over 800 folks" at a December draw-day test event and spent roughly $6,300 against a $10,000 sponsorship, Laura Maxwell, a leader with LS Goal 26, told council members. Maxwell said the board has secured about $35,000 in financial sponsorships and significant in‑kind support, including use of Green Street Marketplace and Lawn.
The request to the council was twofold: permission to use the city’s Green Street venue (including janitorial and public-safety support) and a potential…
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