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Undefeated Kansas City Current Secure 2-1 Win Over Gotham FC

Early goals by Michelle Cooper followed by Temwa Chawinga underscored Kansas City Current’s dominance atop the NWSL standings

Jun 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Pride defender Cori Dyke (12) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in the last minute of play against the Houston Dash at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
Jun 7, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga (6) and NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielder Nealy Martin (14) compete for the ball during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Jun 7, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Bay FC forward Racheal Kundananji (9) chases after the ball during the second half against the Portland Thorns FC at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Michelle Cooper opened the scoring in the third minute and Temwa Chawinga added a second goal in the 11th to put Kansas City firmly in control
  • Rose Lavelle made her first appearance of the season as a 74th-minute substitute after offseason ankle surgery for Gotham FC
  • Gotham had two second-half goals disallowed, including one by Emily Sonnett overturned by VAR for a foul on a corner kick
  • In the 11th minute of stoppage time, Kansas City’s Vanessa DiBernardo accidentally turned the ball into her own net, closing the gap to 2-1
  • The victory extends Kansas City’s unbeaten start to 11 matches (9-0-2) while Gotham remains winless in four straight games (0-1-3)