Former Sporting Kansas City HomeGrown Player and Kansas City native, Kevin Ellis has called time on his career with the Kansas City Comets. Ellis informed head coach Leo Gibson via text talking about the wear and tear on his body and his inability to give 100% to the team. Ellis became the first player to play a game for all three professional men’s soccer teams in Kansas City having played for Sporting and Swope Park Rangers (Sporting KC II) before signing with the Comets in the 2018-2019 season. Ellis had 40 goals and 17 assists in 41 games with the Comets over his time with the team.
Across State Lines: Ellis Steps Away From the Comets
