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Match Preview: Washington Spirit at KC Current
For anyone who has watched the most recent season of Ted Lasso, a recurring subplot is the challenge of filling a stadium for a professional women’s soccer match. Ever since the Longs (and Mahomes) brought an NWSL team back to Kansas City, and especially ever since the opening of CPKC Stadium in 2024, the local […] The post Match Preview: Washington Spirit at KC Current appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Across State Lines: Lopez Retiring at Season’s End
Former Sporting Kansas City draft pick, Mikey Lopez, is calling time on his career at the end of the current season. Lopez is currently the captain of USL1 side, Portland Hearts of Pine, where he’s spent the last few seasons. He’ll retire after their final game of the season this coming weekend. Lopez was drafted […] The post Across State Lines: Lopez Retiring at Season’s End appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Jacob Peterson on SKC player acquisition and new funds
"Now, all these players are almost irrelevant to us. Now, we have to start to look at a whole new group." The post Jacob Peterson on SKC player acquisition and new funds appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
For the Glory KC: 200th Episode
Reflecting on two hundred episodes of unfiltered Kansas City soccer coverage while breaking down where Sporting KC stands heading into a pivotal offseason. The post For the Glory KC: 200th Episode appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Sporting KC Faces 70 Percent Odds to Finish Last in MLS
A simulation running the final stretch one million times shows Sporting Kansas City facing a 70% probability of claiming the club's first Wooden Spoon. The post Sporting KC Faces 70 Percent Odds to Finish Last in MLS appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Wooden Spoon “not really our main concern” says Bartlett
While fans are desperate to remain the only MLS original without it, Sporting KC's Jacob Bartlett says they're focused on the future. The post Wooden Spoon “not really our main concern” says Bartlett appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: More Unwanted Records
Sporting Kansas City set more records this week for the club as their 2026 season continues. A season that will probably go down as one of the worst in the league’s entire history is certainly one of the two worst, if not the worst season in club history. In their 3-1 loss on Saturday to […] The post Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: More Unwanted Records appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Lorena Ties Club Shutout Record
The Kansas City Current jumped up to 4th place in the NWSL standings on Saturday with a 2-0 away win over the Utah Royals. A brace from Haley Hopkins led the way for KC. Here are the stats and milestones from the result. Current Lorena recorded her 18th shutout for KC in all competitions, tying […] The post Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Lorena Ties Club Shutout Record appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Salt Lake puts Sporting Kansas City one step closer to the spoon
Two early concessions dig a hole too deep to climb out of at Sporting Park, leaving Sporting Kansas City in serious danger of claiming the Wooden Spoon. The post Salt Lake puts Sporting Kansas City one step closer to the spoon appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
KC Current in 4th place after 2-0 win in Utah
With three games remaining in the regular season, every three points available are crucial to the Kansas City Current climbing the NWSL standings. With a win against Utah Royals FC, the Current would reach fourth place, the lowest seed needed to host a quarterfinal in November. The win would also mark only the fourth time […] The post KC Current in 4th place after 2-0 win in Utah appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Rivalry Renewed: Sporting KC Welcomes Road-Cold Real Salt Lake
Officially eliminated from postseason contention, Sporting Kansas City returns home looking to build on their three-match home scoring spree against a Real Salt Lake squad winless in 12 straight on the road. The post Rivalry Renewed: Sporting KC Welcomes Road-Cold Real Salt Lake appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Setting a Club Record
Sporting Kansas City had been seeming to find some level of form over the last month or so, since Andre Luiz started starting for the club. Unfortunately on Wednesday night in Nashville, Sporting KC ran up against the runaway Supporters’ Shield leaders, Nashville SC. A 4-0 loss followed a less than stellar performance from KC […] The post Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Setting a Club Record appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Sporting KC misses the mark in Music City
Nashville SC dominates heavily rotated SKC The post Sporting KC misses the mark in Music City appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Match Preview: KC Current at Utah Royals
So, here’s a question: who has been the Kansas City Current’s MVP this season? Undoubtedly, Temwa Chawinga is still the team’s best player, but has she been its most valuable in 2026? There’s an argument to be made that the title of MVP actually should go to Haley Hopkins. To begin with, as much as […] The post Match Preview: KC Current at Utah Royals appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Across State Lines: Del Fava Earns First Cap
The US Women’s National Team competed in their October international window this week with a pair of games against the defending World Cup champions, Spain. The US came away with a loss and a draw in the two games. Former Kansas City Current defender, Kate Del Fava was a late addition to the roster being […] The post Across State Lines: Del Fava Earns First Cap appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Kansas City has a new king of soccer
Is Andre Luiz the new Kansas City King of Soccer? The post Kansas City has a new king of soccer appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Sporting Kansas City at Nashville SC: Opposite Ends of the Table Collide
Rapha Wicky's side showed resilience in a 3-3 comeback against Portland, but an undefeated-at-home Nashville squad chasing league history presents a far taller mountain. The post Sporting Kansas City at Nashville SC: Opposite Ends of the Table Collide appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Luiz’s Quick Start
Sporting Kansas City picked up a 3-3 draw on Saturday night against the Portland Timbers. KC came from two goals down to come away with the draw, falling behind 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring two goals in four minutes from Justin Reynolds and Andre Luiz to get the draw. The draw keeps Kansas City at […] The post Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Luiz’s Quick Start appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Papering Over Cracks or Signs of Life? Sporting KC’s 3-3 Comeback Against Portland
A rapid second-half brace rescued a point against the Timbers, but limping across the finish line keeps Sporting KC firmly entangled in the Wooden Spoon chase. The post Papering Over Cracks or Signs of Life? Sporting KC’s 3-3 Comeback Against Portland appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Sporting KC Comeback from Two Goal Deficit to Steal a Point against Portland
Andre Luiz made club history and sparked a spirited second-half fightback, helping an undermanned Sporting KC erase a two-goal deficit to earn a gritty 3-3 draw. The post Sporting KC Comeback from Two Goal Deficit to Steal a Point against Portland appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Preview: Sporting KC hosts Portland Timbers in final stretch of season
Two teams looking to climb out of the bottom of the standings The post Preview: Sporting KC hosts Portland Timbers in final stretch of season appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Across State Lines: Louisville Wins Prinx Tires USL Cup
The USL’s Prinx Tires USL Cup held their final this past week in Hartford as defending champions, Hartford Athletic hosted Louisville City. Louisville picked up the first silverware of the season for USL teams as they won 1-0 on the road. Three players with Kansas City ties are on Louisville’s roster, two of which played […] The post Across State Lines: Louisville Wins Prinx Tires USL Cup appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Sporting KC’s Wooden Spoon fight
With seven matches remaining, Sporting KC are in a fight to remain the only original MLS club to have never earned The MLS Wooden Spoon. The post Sporting KC’s Wooden Spoon fight appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Back to Back Hattricks
The Kansas City Current set an NWSL record on Saturday night at CPKC Stadium, becoming the first NWSL team to record hattricks in back to back games. Debinha recorded a hattrick in KC’s 5-1 win over Bay FC, to back up the hattrick that Haley Hopkins got last week in KC’s 4-1 win last week […] The post Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Back to Back Hattricks appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
Blown Leads and Bobbleheads: Sporting KC Fades as the Current Roll
Sporting Kansas City let a critical road lead dissolve amid mounting injuries, while the KC Current surged to a dominant 5-1 rout over Bay FC. The post Blown Leads and Bobbleheads: Sporting KC Fades as the Current Roll appeared first on KC Soccer Journal .
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