KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An 8-year-old girl from Minnesota is getting backup from women’s pro football players in Kansas City after someone told her that “girls can’t play football.” ...

An 8-year-old girl from Minnesota was brought to tears ... On Saturday, Elena watched female football players in action during the KC Glory’s home opener at Pembroke Hill School.

Such was the case in Friday's Region 5C girls championship at James River, where the host Rapids racked up shots and corners, ...