Kansas City Current Clinch 2025 NWSL Shield With Five Games Remaining

The Kansas City Current secured the 2025 NWSL Shield with a commanding 2-0 victory over Seattle Reign FC, marking their first major trophy in club history. Debinha opened the scoring with a penalty kick after a VAR handball call, and Temwa Chawinga, celebrating her 27th birthday, scored the second goal, tying her for the league's golden boot lead. The Current demonstrated historic dominance this season, boasting a 17-2-2 record, 53 points, and a league-record nine consecutive clean sheets, clinching the Shield with five games remaining and holding a 16-point lead over the second-place Washington Spirit. This achievement also guarantees the team bids in the upcoming 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup and the 2026-27 Concacaf W Champions Cup. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski, one of the league's most successful coaches, won his first NWSL Shield after previously capturing championships with FC Kansas City. The team's strong regular season and secured home-field advantage position them as the clear favorite heading into the playoffs.