KC Current drops apparel collaboration with streetwear brand to celebrate AAPI heritage

A new, limited-edition collection from MADE MOBB and the Kansas City Current features designs that blend the KC streetwear brand’s icon style with input from hometown women’s soccer players Chardonnay Curran and Hailie Mace.

The merchandise collaboration — a first between the two organizations — launched this week in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. MADE MOBB is an AAPI-owned local business, and Chardonnay Curran is Asian American and Pacific Islander. 

KC Current x MADE MOBB collaboration

“Working with Hailie, Char and the KC Current crew to design the merch was really dope,” said Vu Radley, co-owner of MADE MOBB, one of Startland News’ Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2023. “The players came to the shop,  brainstormed with us and provided their input during the design process. That’s what  makes this collab so special. We wanted to create something that the players and the  fans would love wearing, so having the players involved in the process made perfect  sense.”

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“As an AAPI brand and small business, it was really dope seeing the KC Current not  only shine a spotlight on us but also support other AAPI businesses in Kansas City like  Vietnam Cafe and Cafe Cà Phê,” he continued. “We’re thankful for the opportunity and excited to  continue working with the Current as they make big moves in the city. This is just the  first wave of the collaboration, so stay tuned to see what we’ve got cooking next!”  

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Fans also may pick up their shirts at the  Current’s next match Friday, May 26 against the Houston Dash.

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“I love when we get to work with local businesses,  but it’s even better when we get to support minority-owned companies, especially  around Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,” said KC Current midfielder Curran. “This  collaboration is even more special to me as an Asian American and Pacific Islander  because I get to connect with people who share my heritage, even though I am far away  from home right now. I hope the fans love our new shirts.” 

Founded in December 2020, the Kansas City Current is led by the ownership group of Angie Long, Chris Long, Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes.

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The team competes in  the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The Kansas City Current announced plans  for the first stadium purpose-built for a professional women’s soccer team with expected  completion in 2024.

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