Kansas City Current’s Home Dominance and Chawinga’s Brilliance Highlight NWSL Season
The kansas City Current are making waves in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), showcasing unparalleled home dominance and MVP-caliber performances from star forward Temwa Chawinga. Their high-scoring offense and strategic gameplay have positioned them as a top contender this season. Let’s dive into the details of their impressive run.
Unbeaten Fortress: CPKC Stadium
Kansas City boasts a perfect home record, remaining undefeated at CPKC Stadium this year. They’ve won 13 of their last 14 home matches across all competitions, outscoring opponents 38-8. This remarkable streak underscores their strength and tactical advantage on home turf.
The team has also scored in every home match played this season, extending an impressive scoring run across 18 regular season home games.
#Temvp: Temwa Chawinga’s Stellar Performance
Temwa chawinga, the 2024 NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner, continues to shine. She has been involved in at least one goal in 16 of her 18 NWSL regular season matches at CPKC Stadium, contributing a total of 21 goals and assists. Her consistent performance makes her a key player to watch.
She’s currently second in the 2025 NWSL golden Boot race with eight goals and two assists,leading the tiebreaker.Chawinga has also scored in her last five matches, marking her third streak of five or more consecutive goal-scoring games, a historic NWSL achievement.
Early Offense: A Hot Start
The Current’s offensive prowess is evident from the start of matches. Twenty of their 28 goals this season have been scored in the first half, with 12 of those coming within the first 25 minutes. This early dominance sets the tone for their matches and often puts opponents on the back foot.
Kansas City has scored three or more goals in the first half four times this season,all at CPKC Stadium. Their ability to strike early and frequently enough has made them the league’s most risky first-half team.
Goals Galore: An Offensive Juggernaut
The Kansas City current have netted 28 goals in 12 matches in 2025, underscoring their offensive capabilities. They’ve scored first in 14 of their last 15 regular season contests since October 5, 2024, and hold a 10-1-0 record when scoring first this year. This consistency in finding the back of the net early in games gives them a significant advantage.
The team has led for 69.9 percent of the time in their matches this season, totaling 850 minutes and 44 seconds. Additionally, the Current has led by multiple goals 45.1 percent of the time, a running time of 548 minutes and 35 seconds. The club has found the back of the net in 11 of its 12 games, more than any other team in the NWSL this season.
Here’s a swift look at how the Current’s goal statistics compare to other top teams in the NWSL:
| Team | Goals Scored (2025) | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 28 | +18 |
| Orlando pride | 24 | +12 |
Mace The Maestro: Assist Leader
defender Hailie Mace has been instrumental in the Current’s attacking play, currently ranking second in the NWSL with four assists. This tally marks a new single-season high in her regular season career. Her playmaking ability and defensive solidity make her a crucial asset to the team.
Mace has made 12 appearances with six consecutive starts this season, logging a full 90 minutes each time she has joined the starting lineup. She has contributed to five shutouts.
International Call-Ups
Several Kansas city Current players will represent their countries during the upcoming international window. Forward Nichelle Prince will play for Canada, while Goalkeeper Lorena earned a call-up from Brazil. Michelle cooper, Claire hutton, and Izzy rodriguez have been invited to the USWNT, marking a significant milestone for Rodriguez.
Players to Watch
Vanessa DiBernardo continues to make history, currently one assist shy of matching the Current club record for regular season assists with 10. Angel City forward Riley Tiernan is also a key player to watch, currently fourth in the NWSL Golden Boot race with seven goals.
Availability Report
The team faces some challenges with several players sidelined due to injuries. Gabrielle Robinson, alex Pfeiffer, Alana Cook, Kristen Hamilton, Debinha de Oliveira, Lo’eau Labonta and Clare Gagne are out. Nichelle Prince is questionable with a thigh injury.
Teal Rising Cup
Following their match against Angel City FC, the Current will pause regular season action for the NWSL break. however, they will host the inaugural Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri at CPKC stadium on July 12 and 15. This tournament will feature the Current, Chicago Stars FC, and Brazilian clubs Corinthians SC and Palmeiras.
Honoring Juneteenth
The Kansas City Current will honour Juneteenth during their match against Angel City FC, featuring community activations, merchandise, and events to commemorate the end of slavery in America.
The Kansas City Current is also auctioning off limited edition, game-worn KC Current Pride kits from the club’s annual Pride Night, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, on June 14 against Racing Louisville FC. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Our Spot KC in partnership with United Way of Greater Kansas City, the club’s official charity partner.
Kansas City Current 50/50 raffle
The Kansas City Current is pleased to announce its new 50/50 Raffle supporting United Way of Greater kansas City. During each KC Current 50/50 Raffle drawing period, half of the jackpot goes to one lucky winner while the other half goes back into the kansas City community.
Limited single-match tickets for 2025 regular season home matches are now on sale to the general public.The best way to ensure you won’t miss a second of the action at CPKC Stadium is by joining the Current Club, the Current’s trailblazing fan membership experience.
The Rise of Women’s Soccer
The Kansas City current’s success is part of a larger trend: the increasing popularity and professionalization of women’s soccer. As investments in infrastructure, player growth, and marketing continue to grow, the NWSL and other leagues around the world are attracting more fans and sponsors.
The Current’s new stadium and strong community engagement exemplify this trend, setting a high standard for other teams in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
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