Neither Johnny Russell nor Khiry Shelton were very familiar with Kansas City when they began their journeys at the club in early 2018. Since then, however, they have grown to love the city in which they play and become increasingly comfortable exploring everything the metropolitan area has to offer.
In a long-form feature story by Jon Johnson of The Pitch, the Scotland-born Russell and Colorado native Shelton provide a humanizing look at their lives away from Children's Mercy Park. Who are these guys and what makes them tick? How do they connect with the community and forge relationships with fans?