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Kansas City Tops Gotham 2-0, Sets NWSL Points Record

Gotham slips to fourth with a playoff bid still in reach.

Overview

  • The victory at CPKC Stadium lifted the Current to 62 points, surpassing last season’s record of 60 set by Orlando.
  • Bia Zaneratto’s first-half header opened the scoring before Temwa Chawinga struck off the bench to reach a league-leading 15 goals.
  • Kansas City now has 20 wins, owns the Shield clinched earlier by pace of games played, and is unbeaten in 17 straight league matches.
  • Gotham’s 11-match unbeaten stretch across competitions ended with the defeat, dropping the club to fourth place.
  • Playoff scenarios remain favorable for Gotham, which can still secure a berth and remains in contention to host a postseason match.