In a thrilling match on Sunday, the Kansas City Current secured a 1-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage, maintaining their unbeaten streak and solidifying their position at the top of the standings. Debinha's goal in the 52nd minute proved to be the difference maker, as she tapped in a rebound to break the scoreless tie.
Kansas City, with a record of 6-0-3 and 21 points, showcased their dominance with a strong performance at home, where they are now 4-0-0. Despite the Courage controlling possession for 55% of the match, they struggled to convert their chances, managing only seven shots compared to the Current's 21. The Current also displayed their attacking prowess by putting 18 shots on goal, while the Courage only mustered four.
The Current's goalkeeper, Adrianna Franch, had a relatively quiet game, making just two saves, while Casey Murphy of the Courage was kept busy with seven saves. With this win, the Current are now tied for first place with the Orlando Pride, setting the stage for an exciting battle at the top of the table.
Other Results from the NWSL
In other matches, the Chicago Red Stars secured a 3-1 victory over the Utah Royals, with goals from Jenna Bike, Mallory Swanson, and Penelope Hocking. The Red Stars improved their record to 5-3-1 and now have 16 points in the standings.
The Houston Dash managed to edge out Angel City FC with a late goal from Paige Nielsen in second-half stoppage time, securing a 1-0 win. This victory ended the Dash's five-match winless streak and handed Angel City their second loss in five matches.
Lastly, the San Diego Wave battled NJ/NY Gotham FC to a 1-1 draw, with goals from Ella Stevens and Hanna Lundkvist. Despite both teams having opportunities to score, the match ended in a stalemate with the last shot on target coming in the 84th minute.
