NWSL Kansas City Current continues to assert its dominance in the National Women’s Soccer League. In the 24th round of the regular season, the Missouri-based team defeated Gotham FC 2–0 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, not only strengthening its position at the top of the table but also setting a new league record for most points in a single season , 62.
With two games still to play, the Current has already secured first place in the standings and clinched the NWSL Shield, awarded to the best team of the regular season.
Confidence and Efficiency Against Gotham
From the very first minutes, Vlatko Andonovski’s players controlled the match. In the 34th minute, Bia Zaneratto gave the hosts the lead with a precise finish following a long pass. Just after halftime, in the 51st minute, Temwa Chawinga doubled the score with a spectacular solo effort, netting her 15th goal of the season.
In defense, Lorena was flawless once again, recording her 14th clean sheet of the season a new NWSL record. The previous best mark (13 shutouts) belonged to Anna Moorhouse of Orlando Pride, set in the 2024 season.
A Dream Season and Numbers That Say It All
With 20 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses after 24 matches, Kansas City Current has reached an unprecedented level in NWSL history.
The previous points record (60) belonged to Orlando Pride, which claimed 18 wins in 2024. The Current surpassed that total with two games still remaining in the regular season.
The Kansas City side impresses both offensively, with standout performances from Chawinga, Debinha, and Zaneratto and defensively, conceding just 11 goals in 24 games, a number comparable to the world’s elite teams.
Key Stats of the Season
- 62 points – new NWSL record
- 14 clean sheets – Lorena (Kansas City Current), league record
- 15 goals – Temwa Chawinga, top scorer
- 20 wins – most in a single season in club history
- 11 goals conceded – best defensive record in the league
The Final Chapter Is Yet to Come
Kansas City Current has already written its name into the history of American women’s soccer. Andonovski’s squad has dominated the season in every aspect, combining efficiency, high pressing, and creativity in attack.
Although two regular-season matches remain, the Current can already look ahead to the playoffs, where they will enter as clear favorites to claim the 2025 NWSL Championship.
