Kansas City Current Sets New NWSL Record
The Kansas City Current team has made history in the NWSL, setting a new record for points in a season. The feat was achieved after a 2-0 victory over Gotham FC at CPKC Stadium. With 62 points, the Current surpasses the previous mark of 60 points set by the Orlando Pride last year. Even with two games left to play in the regular season, the team leads the table with a 19-point advantage over Washington, which is in second place. Bia Zaneratto scored with a header to put the home team ahead in the first half. In the second half, Temwa Chawinga, the NWSL’s leading scorer, came off the bench to increase the Current’s lead, adding her 15th goal in the league. The team has accumulated 20 victories, surpassing last year’s record set by Orlando and Washington Spirit. The Current have broken several records this season, solidifying themselves as one of the most dominant teams in NWSL history. They secured the NWSL Shield faster than any other team in league history, achieving the trophy in 21 of the 26 season matches. In addition, Kansas City set a new league record last month, maintaining 870 consecutive minutes without conceding goals, more than nine full matches. With the victory over Gotham, the team has accumulated 17 consecutive matches without losing in the league. The Current’s goalkeeper, Lorena, also set an individual record on Saturday, recording her 14th shutout of the season, surpassing the record of 13 set by Anna Moorhouse of Orlando last season. The Current, led by former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski, will be the number one seed in the eight-team playoffs that will begin in November. Andonovski, after securing the Shield in September, commented that he is not focused on the Current’s place in NWSL history, nor on the need to win the playoffs to confirm their position among the best. Last year, Orlando won the double: the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship.I just want us to be the best we can be and keep growing as a team. And if that means winning a championship, I would be more than happy to do so.
Vlatko Andonovski, in September
