Kansas City Current Clinches 2025 NWSL Shield In Record Time

The Kansas City Current clinched the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Shield with a 2-0 win over Seattle Reign FC, becoming the fastest team in league history to secure the title with five games remaining in the regular season. This marks the first time the franchise has won the Shield, reflecting a dominant season record of 17-2-2 and an unbeaten streak of 14 matches. Key players like Debinha and Temwa Chawinga, who scored from a penalty and a header respectively, contributed to the victory and the team's strong offensive and defensive performances, including a record nine-match shutout streak. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski, who has previously won two NWSL Championships, celebrated his first Shield win and emphasized the team’s growth and resilience compared to the previous year. The Current, as the top seed, will host the upcoming NWSL Playoffs quarterfinals and potentially the semifinals at their home stadium, the purpose-built CPKC Stadium. The achievement underscores the Kansas City Current's rising prominence in women’s professional soccer and sets the stage for their pursuit of the NWSL Championship.