Kansas City Current extended their winning streak to four games with a 2-1 victory over Gotham FC on June, 2025, at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match opened with a rapid-fire start from Kansas City, as Michelle Cooper scored in the 3rd minute and Temwa Chawinga doubled the lead in the 11th, each assisting the other to put the visitors up 2-0 early.
Gotham FC, buoyed by a season-best crowd of,399, controlled possession with 62% and mounted a persistent attack throughout the match The home side’s hopes were lifted in the 74th minute when Rose Lavelle made her long-awaited debut after ankle surgery, injecting energy into Gotham’s midfield.
Controversy struck in the second half as two Gotham goals—one by Emily Sonnett and another by Esther González—were overturned by VAR decisions, frustrating the home crowd In stoppage time, Lavelle’s presence pressured Kansas City into an own goal by Vanessa DiBernardo, narrowing the deficit to 2-1 Despite Gotham’s late surge and dominance in the final third, Kansas City’s early goals proved decisive.
With the win, Kansas City Current remains atop the NWSL standings, while Gotham FC continues to search for consistency as Lavelle returns to full fitness.
