Rain Can’t Stop the Kingdom: Chiefs open training camp to friends and family only

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Rain poured down over Missouri Western State University Friday morning, soaking the fields and cooling off the campus, but it didn’t wash away the support for the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Fans waited outside early this morning only to be turned away at the gates. While the practice was closed to the public due to the weather, the Chiefs welcomed friends and family to watch the practice today.

Practice was moved inside the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex (GISC) until it stopped raining. The Chiefs were able to make it back out to the muddy outdoor practice fields once the rain stopped.

"You know what, it don't bother me I'm just glad right now it has stopped raining so that's a good thing. " said Sheree Harrison, "Rain or shine, heat, or cold we're here."

Even with limited access and soaked bleachers, energy still showcased love for the Red Kingdom.

"We wanted to still come out and support the chiefs rain or shine." said Wes Cogdill, long time chiefs fan.

While Friday's practice didn’t have the roar of thousands of fans, it had something deeper: love, loyalty and pride from those who’ve been behind these players since long before the spotlight.

For fans, showing up isn’t about the weather. It’s about the players they believe in, rain or shine.

"That's what we're praying for," is he gets to make the team this year," Kim Scott, mother to cornerback Eric Scott Jr. said, "We're excited to be here to root him on."

Training camp will not take place on Saturday, July 26; however, it will resume on Sunday, July 27- where the infamous Red Rally will also bring fans together for numerous family-friendly activities.