Enemy Scouting Report: Kansas City Current
(image via Kansas City Current)
The Houston Dash will wrap up their three-game homestand tomorrow night with a barbecue derby against the Kansas City Current.
Historically, the Current have dominated this matchup, holding an 11-5 advantage in the all-time head-to-head record, with 3 draws. Given that history, it is easy to see why Kansas City enters this match as the favorite and could add another win to its record.
After a difficult start to the season, the Current have found their footing and turned things around. They now sit just six points behind the leaders in the race for the NWSL Shield.
By the Numbers
Goals per 90: 1.56 (Tied for 3rd in NWSL)
Goals conceded per 90: 1.39 (Tied for 11th in NWSL)
Possession: 47.6% (11th in NWSL)
Top scorer: Temwa Chawinga (9)
Most assists: Croix Bethune (7)
Head Coach
Chris Armas
Armas’ appointment as head coach of the Kansas City Current was, to say the least, surprising. His track record as a manager has not been the strongest, and he had never coached women’s football before taking the job. His stints with the Colorado Rapids, Toronto FC, RBNY, and even his time as an assistant coach at Manchester United were underwhelming.
His start with the Current followed a similar pattern, with just one win followed by three straight losses, leading many to question whether he was the right person for the job. However, since the break, the team appears to have turned a corner. The question now is whether the Current can maintain that momentum. Only time will tell.
Last Five Matches
July 10 - Orlando 3-0 Kansas City
July 17 - Kansas City 2-2 San Diego
July 25 - Boston 1-0 Kansas City
July 29 - Kansas City 5-1 Louisville
August 1 - Kansas City 1-1 Angel City
Last Match Staring XI (from FotMob)
Here’s how Gotham lined up for their last NWSL game, a 1-1 draw against Angel City.
2026 Roster
Goalkeepers: Clare Gagne, Marisa Jordan, Lorena, Kaylin Williams-Mosier
Defenders: Laney Rouse, Meila Brewer, Ellie Bravo-Young, Elizabeth Ball, Alana Cook, Izzy Rodriguez, Gabrielle Robinson, Kayla Sharples, Katie Scott, Solo Suliafu, Itala Gemelli
Midfielders: Croix Bethune, Lo’eau Labonta, Rocky Rodriguez, Vanessa DiBernardo, Bayley Feist, Debinha
Forwards: Amelia White, Temwa Chawinga, Gianna Paul, Haley Hopkins, Michelle Cooper, Mary Long, Penelope Hocking
