- Temwa Chawinga - 47'
Kansas City Current edge Utah Royals 1-0 at CPKC Stadium
Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals, 09/08/2024
The Kansas City Current, buoyed by the efforts of Temwa Chawinga, beat the Utah Royals 1-0 at CPKC Stadium on Saturday.
Chawinga scored in the 47th minute to lead the Current (11-5-3) to a narrow victory over the Royals (4-3-12). The goal came from a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta following a fast break.
LaBonta was instrumental throughout, not only providing an assist but also contributing with two shots. Almuth Schult made six crucial saves for Kansas City, ensuring the Current kept a clean sheet.
For Utah, goalkeeper Mandy Haught made four saves.
Despite multiple shots from both sides in an evenly contested match, it was Chawinga's early second-half strike that proved decisive. After she scored, the game saw a total of eight substitutions aimed at changing dynamics; however, neither team could alter its fortunes post-Chawinga's goal.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Calin Radosav
NWSL Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Orlando Pride | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | +25 | 57 |
Washington Spirit | 25 | 17 | 2 | 6 | +22 | 53 |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | +18 | 53 |
Kansas City Current | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | +24 | 52 |
North Carolina Courage | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | +7 | 39 |
Chicago Red Stars | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | -5 | 32 |
Portland Thorns FC | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | -1 | 31 |
Bay FC | 25 | 10 | 1 | 14 | -11 | 31 |
Racing Louisville FC | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 28 |
Utah Royals | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | -15 | 25 |
Angel City FC | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 24 |
Seattle Reign FC | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -16 | 23 |
San Diego Wave FC | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -13 | 22 |
Houston Dash | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -21 | 20 |