Kansas City Soccer Fans Set for Thrilling Matchups Today

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Soccer enthusiasts in Kansas City are in for an exciting day, with both the Kansas City Current and Sporting Kansas City taking the field for their respective matches. The Current, who currently boast an impressive record of 4-0-0, are hosting the Houston Dash at CPKC Stadium at 6:30 PM CST, followed by Sporting KC’s match against the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park at 9:40 PM CST.

The Current aim to maintain their nearly perfect start to the season, having allowed just one goal across four matches. Their performance thus far puts them tied for first in the league standings, making them one of the teams to watch this season. Coach Hines of the Pride made remarks on the importance of winning at home, emphasizing the atmosphere created by supportive fans.

“We want to make that a hostile environment for visiting teams. The fans play a huge role in our success,” Hines said. Supported by a strong roster, the Current plan to exploit the Dasht’s lack of consistency; Houston comes into the match with a record of 1-1-2, putting them tied for seventh place in the league.

Current’s availability report includes several injuries with Gabrielle Robinson, Alana Cook, Alex Pfeiffer, and Kristen Hamilton all ruled out. Houston Dash’s Allysha Chapman, Evelina Duljan, and others will also be sidelined.

Later tonight, Sporting Kansas City will look to improve their 1-6-1 record, currently placing them in 14th in the Western Conference. Under the interim leadership of Kerry Zavagnin, the squad is seeking a turnaround after a challenging start to the season. They face San Jose, who sit in 9th place with a record of 3-4-1.

As the Kansas City fans gear up for an exciting evening, both matches promise competitive action and pivotal moments in the early 2025 NWSL season.