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Kansas City Current Celebrates Inaugural Victory at CPKC Stadium

The Kansas City Current defeated the Portland Thorns 5-4 in a historic match at the newly opened CPKC Stadium, marking a significant moment for women's professional sports in the U.S..

Overview

  • Kansas City Current inaugurates CPKC Stadium with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Portland Thorns.
  • The stadium, a $120 million facility, is the first in the U.S. built expressly for a women's professional sports team.
  • Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, part of the Current's ownership group, led the opening
  • The game was a sellout and marked the first NWSL game broadcast on ABC under a new media rights deal.
  • Alex Morgan shines for San Diego Wave, scoring the winning goal in the 2024 Challenge Cup against NJ/NY Gotham.