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Comets Announce Exclusive Partnership with Key Cannabis
October 30, 2025 - The Kansas City Comets are proud to announce a new exclusive partnership with Key Cannabis, the retail arm of Elevate Cannabis.
Key Cannabis is a locally founded, family-and-friend-owned company dedicated to making cannabis approachable, convenient, and community-driven. With several dispensary locations throughout the metro area, Key Cannabis provides a modern retail experience where Kansas Citians can trust they're getting clean, consistent, and craft-grown cannabis products cultivated righ... Full StoryMore from the Major Arena Soccer League
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Comets Extend Stefan Mijatovic for 2025-26
October 26, 2025 - KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Comets have reached an agreement with defender Stefan Mijatovic on a contract extension for the 2025-26 season. As per team and league policies, the terms of the deal with the 2025 MASL All-Star were not disclosed.
Mijatovic returns for his first full season as a Comet with a point to prove. The 29-year-old will be welcoming his first child in the near future and plans to raise his growing family in Kansas City.
"I'm here to win," Mijatovic said. "I'm here... Full StoryMore from the Major Arena Soccer League
Comets Sign Leo Acosta to 2-Year Extension
October 23, 2025 - KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Comets are excited to announce that all-star midfielder Leo Acosta has signed a two-year contract extension. As per team and league policies, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Acosta proved himself as a valued player with the Comets during his rookie season in 2023-24. He continued to prove himself during the 2024-25 season, becoming a league favorite as he was selected to the 2025 MASL All-Star Game via fan vote.
"I have a lot of belief in Leo," C... Full StoryMore from the Major Arena Soccer League
Comets Announce Return of Nacho Flores
October 22, 2025 - KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Comets are elated to announce the return of captain Ignacio "Nacho" Flores on a two-year contract. As per team and league policies, the terms of the deal with the two-time MASL All-Star were not disclosed.
Nacho previously announced his retirement, but upon further reflection, he has decided to continue his storied career as a Comet.
"I was not ready to retire," Nacho said. "Not because I couldn't but because my heart was not done dreaming. It kept pulling... Full StoryMore from the Major Arena Soccer League
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- Comets Sign Standout Forward Dominic Francis - Kansas City Comets (MASL) October 17
- MASL Announces Full Schedule for 2025-26 - Kansas City Comets (MASL) October 16
- Mavericks Announce Full 2025-26 Regular Season Roster Ahead of Opening Night - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) October 16
- Mavericks Announce 2025 Training Camp Roster - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) October 6
- Comets Set November 29 for Home Opener - Kansas City Comets (MASL) October 4
- Comets Welcome Furniture Options, Creators of Abode Home - Kansas City Comets (MASL) October 2
- Comets Combine Set for October 25-26 - Kansas City Comets (MASL) September 29
- Comets Sign Standout Free Agent David Stankovic - Kansas City Comets (MASL) September 17
- Comets Re-Sign Rookie Goalkeeper Julio Coronado - Kansas City Comets (MASL) August 21
- Comets Announce Partnership with AC Hotels Kansas City Downtown - Kansas City Comets (MASL) August 13
- MASL 2 Minnesota Blizzard to Serve as Official MASL Affiliate of Kansas City Comets - Kansas City Comets (MASL) August 12
- Kansas City Mavericks Announce Hiring of Holden "PD" Melgoza as Goaltending & Video Coach - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) July 11
- Kansas City Mavericks Name Brett Ferguson as Assistant Coach - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) July 1
- Comets Partner with Cash Offer for Keys - Kansas City Comets (MASL) June 19
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Independence Sports Headlines
- Mavericks sweep road trip, move into first place - ECHL Independence Examiner (October 29)
- Mavericks sweep Allen on the road, move into first place in division - ECHL Independence Examiner (October 28)
- Comets sign defender Stefan Mijatovic to contract for 2025-26 season - MASL Independence Examiner (October 28)
- Mavericks add pair of defensemen in trade and waiver claim - ECHL Independence Examiner (October 23)
- Kansas City Comets sign All-Star midfielder Leo Acosta to two-year contract extension - MASL Independence Examiner (October 23)
- Team captain 'Nacho' Flores ends retirement, signs 2-year deal to return to Kansas City Comets - MASL Independence Examiner (October 23)
- Mavericks split with Rush on opening weekend - ECHL Independence Examiner (October 21)
- Rapid City Rush hockey beats Kansas City - ECHL Rapid City Journal (October 19)
- Rapid City Rush lose against Kansas City - ECHL Rapid City Journal (October 18)
- Comets sign former Harrisburg high-scoring forward Dominic Francis to 3-year deal - MASL Independence Examiner (October 18)
- Mavericks have familiar face LaFontaine back in goal for season opener - ECHL Independence Examiner (October 17)
- Mavericks open camp with 11 returning players - ECHL Independence Examiner (October 8)
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