Kansas City Explorers
The Kansas City Explorers were a World TeamTennis team that played at the Barney Allis Plaza in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The team also played in Kemper Arena from 1993 until 2001. Following the 2012 season, it was announced that the Explorers would be moving to Irving, Texas and renamed the Texas Wild). The move followed the team's twentieth season in Kansas City.
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| Founded | 1993 |
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| Folded | January 13, 2016 |
| League | World TeamTennis |
| Team history | Kansas City Explorers 1993–2012 Texas Wild 2013–2014 California Dream 2015 |
| Based in | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Stadium | Barney Allis Plaza |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Yellow, Green |
| Head coach | Brent Haygarth |
| Championships | 2010 |
In 2015, the Wild moved to Citrus Heights, California and was renamed the California Dream.[1]
Championships
In 2010, World TeamTennis awarded the Championship Game to Kansas City. The Kansas City Explorers & New York Sportimes were the two finalists, with the Explorers taking the victory on their home court by a score of 21-18. It was the first time the Championship Game had been played in Kansas City.[2]
References
- "Mylan World TeamTennis Returns to Sacramento Area in 2015 with California Dream". World TeamTennis. February 23, 2015. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- http://www.missourivalley.usta.com/news/kansas_city_explorers_will_move_to_irving_texas/