The St. Joseph Goats (formerly known as the Kansas City Goats) are a professional indoor football team based in St. Joseph, Missouri in the United States. They are currently members of The Arena League (The AL or TAL). They played their home games at Municipal Auditorium and St. Pius X High School for the 2024 AL season, but moved to nearby St. Joseph, Missouri. As of 2025, they play their home games at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
History
On June 14, 2023, Kansas City was announced as the fourth city of the Arena League alongside the announcement of the Ozarks Lunkers, Springfield, Missouri's team.
Kansas City Athlete Training is the official practice and training partner for the Goats.
On October 31, 2024, the team announced their relocation from Kansas City to St. Joseph. On April 17, 2025, the team unveiled their new uniforms and officially changed their name to the St. Joseph Goats and play at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
Team logo and name On July 17, 2023, the team name and logos were announced. The logos were designed by Ryan Foose and feature a goat wearing a hat, suit, and tie.
The name honors former city council member Tom Pendergast, whose faction was nicknamed "the Goats". Pendergast helped push the Municipal Arena through construction; the arena is the home venue for the team.
Some other names suggested included the Potholes, Kings, and Ribs.
2024 roster
St. Joseph Goats Players Reserve lists
Staff
St. Joseph Goats staff Front office Owner – Garage Beer (Evan and Jake Rouse, Travis and Jason Kelce) Owner – Steven Craig Managing Partner – Ted Sweeney General Manager – Aden Monzon Dance Coach – Emily Crouse Head coaches Head coach – Dorsey Golston III
Offensive coaches Offensive Coordinator – Tyrone Groves
Defensive coaches Defensive Coordinator – Dorsey Golston III
Management On July 17, 2023, the ownership team was announced consisting of former Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye, Gates BBQ COO George Gates, and sports-radio personality Steven St. John.
On May 5, 2024, Dorsey Golston III was announced as the inaugural head coach. After playing at the University of Wyoming, Dorsey has served as a high school defensive backs coach as well as an assistant coach and coordinator for arena football teams.
St. Joseph area native Steven Craig purchased the team from previous owners when the team made the move to St. Joseph. After Craig purchased the team, St. Joseph native Kendall Randolph and current Managing Partner Ted Sweeney also purchased portions of the team. On May 29, 2025, the Goats announced the addition of Garage Beer, which is co-owned by Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, to the team's ownership group.
References
External links Official St. Joseph Goats site