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Kansas City Current Forge 12-Point Advantage in Shield Race

A midseason trade for Ally Sentnor, combined with a perfect defensive record since the break, has put them firmly in control with 11 matches left

Temwa Chawinga, Ally Sentnor
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Overview

  • The Current sit 12 points clear atop the NWSL standings with 11 regular-season games remaining.
  • Ally Sentnor arrived in a trade from the Utah Royals last week and immediately made her debut for Kansas City.
  • Temwa Chawinga’s 82nd-minute strike secured a 1-0 win over Sentnor’s former team and extended the Current’s unbeaten, shutout run since midseason.
  • Rivalry weekend featured Portland’s 4-2 victory over Seattle and a 0-0 draw between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, underscoring uneven form among contenders.
  • North Carolina Courage have struggled under acting coach Nathan Thackeray following Sean Nahas’s departure, highlighting broader instability among the chase pack.