Kacie McDonnell, Sporting KC sideline, pre- and postgame reporter, talks KC love, meeting Derek Jeter and Bradley Cooper and scoring her new gig
Name: Kacie McDonnell
Occupation: Reporter and anchor for KSHB Channel 41
Hometown: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Current neighborhood: KCMO
What I do: I talk news on TV and now I get to talk sports when I should be sleeping. Who needs sleep!
What’s your addiction? Pizza, red wine, Instagram, Chipotle bowls
What’s your drink? Red wine, tequila and water, or Champagne (if I’m feeling extra fancy).
Where’s dinner? My place! I love to cook and bake. My specialties are truffle filet mignon, pasta salad, and chocolate–peanut butter cupcakes.
What’s on your KC postcard? My church. It’s absolutely stunning. My faith keeps me connected to home.
Finish this sentence: “Kansas City got it right when …” They shortened their name to “KC.” I love having gear with my name on it (indirectly). I’m a Yankees fan, born and raised, but I had a Royals phone case for four years before moving here!
“Kansas City screwed up when …” Haha. Come on, man, you know. Pass.
“Kansas City needs …” An NHL team.
“In five years, I’ll be …” In NYC. I love the Midwest, but I’m an East Coast girl at heart.
“I always laugh at …” Instagram and Twitter models.
“I’ve been known to binge-watch …” Old love movies and Game of Thrones.
“I can’t stop listening to …” Sam Hunt — “Take Your Time.”
“I just read …” A text from my mom.
The best advice I ever got: Que sera, sera.
Worst advice: Follow your heart.
My sidekick: Kalee Dionne
My dating triumph/tragedy: Derek Jeter gave me a “s’up” nod during batting practice when I was 16. Tragedy is talking to Bradley Cooper twice when I worked for Fox in Philly and not getting textual.
My brush with fame: Lady Gaga told me that she liked my shoes at her New Year’s Eve party.
My 140-character soapbox: Snapchat is vile. I’ll admit I use it — for pics of puppies and babies. It shucks morality for men and women. And Snapcash. Do not get me started.
What was the last thing you had to apologize for? Forgetting to get my mom a large Coke at lunch today.
Who’s sorry now? The restaurant, I guess. They lost a few bucks.
My recent triumph: Scoring the Sporting KC gig. How surreal. I’m really honored. Ready to kill it and have a blast with my broadcast team. Not to mention the actual team is going to be the bomb.
