franchise history that the Brigade were above .500 for the season. On June 8, the Brigade clinched their first-ever playoff berth with a 47–34 victory over the Columbus Destroyers. The Brigade finished the regular season with a 10–6 record. While earning the American Conference's #3 seed, the Brigade hosted their first playoff game on June 30, a wild-card matchup, with the American Conference's #6 seed, the Colorado Crush. Unfortunately for the Brigade, they were plagued by injuries and the Crush won 49–42, despite Colorado coming into the game with a four-game losing streak. 2008 season The 2008 season saw the longest field goal in franchise history (58 yards by Peter Martinez). Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was named the starter on June 3, 2008. Carter lost all three of his starts. Quarterback D. Bryant was named to the AFL's 2008 All-Rookie Team. The Brigade suspended football operations following the 2008 season. 2011 season Kansas City returned for the 2011 AFL season and was renamed the Kansas City Command. The logo and color scheme remained the same and home games were still played at the Sprint Center in the heart of Kansas City. The Command went 0–3 to start the 2011 AFL season but bounced back with a win in their first home game against National Conference Central Division rival Iowa Barnstormers. 2012 season The Command played the 2012 AFL season finishing 4th in the Central division at 3-15. On August 23, the team announced that they were shutting down operations and would not be returning to the AFL for the 2013 season. Coaches Season-by-season Notable players Final roster Individual award All-Arena players The following Brigade/Command players were named to All-Arena Teams: OL Rich Ranglin (1) All-Ironman players The following Brigade/Command players were named to All-Ironman Teams: WR/KR Jackie Chambers (1) All-Rookie players The following Brigade/Command players were named to All-Rookie Teams: QB D. Bryant WR/LB Aaron Boone WR Charles Frederick Retired numbers #90 Neil Smith, team co-owner and former NFL Defensive end. Notes External links Kansas City Brigade at ArenaFan.com 2011 establishments in Missouri 2012 disestablishments in Missouri Sports in the Kansas City metropolitan area