- Temwa Chawinga - 47'
Kansas City Current edge Utah Royals 1-0 at CPKC Stadium
The Kansas City Current, buoyed by the efforts of Temwa Chawinga, beat the Utah Royals 1-0 at CPKC Stadium on Saturday.
Chawinga scored in the 47th minute to lead the Current (11-5-3) to a narrow victory over the Royals (4-3-12). The goal came from a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta following a fast break.
LaBonta was instrumental throughout, not only providing an assist but also contributing with two shots. Almuth Schult made six crucial saves for Kansas City, ensuring the Current kept a clean sheet.
For Utah, goalkeeper Mandy Haught made four saves.
Despite multiple shots from both sides in an evenly contested match, it was Chawinga's early second-half strike that proved decisive. After she scored, the game saw a total of eight substitutions aimed at changing dynamics; however, neither team could alter its fortunes post-Chawinga's goal.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Calin Radosav
NWSL Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Current | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | +19 | 33 |
Orlando Pride | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +10 | 25 |
San Diego Wave FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +9 | 24 |
Washington Spirit | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 23 |
Portland Thorns FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +7 | 22 |
Seattle Reign FC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +4 | 21 |
Racing Louisville FC | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 20 |
Gotham FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +5 | 18 |
North Carolina Courage | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 |
Bay FC | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
Angel City FC | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 15 |
Houston Dash | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -9 | 11 |
Chicago Stars FC | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -17 | 6 |
Utah Royals | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -18 | 5 |