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Cooper’s First-Touch Winner Pushes Current to NWSL-Record 19th Victory and 16-Game Unbeaten Run

Angel City's playoff chase narrowed further with three matches remaining.

Angel City FC midfielder Kennedy Fuller, center, moves the ball in traffic during the second half of their NWSL match against the Kansas City Current on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • The Current won 1-0 at BMO Stadium on Michelle Cooper’s 59th-minute strike moments after she entered, finishing a Haley Hopkins cross.
  • Kansas City improved to 19-2-2 with a league-record 19 wins, a 16-match unbeaten streak, and their 10th road victory of the season.
  • Goalkeeper Lorena recorded her 13th shutout, making three saves to preserve the clean sheet.
  • Golden Boot leader Temwa Chawinga missed the match for Kansas City because of a knee injury.
  • Angel City dropped to 11th at 6-11-6 (24 points), seven points off the final playoff spot with three games left, as Hina Sugita made her debut.