Kansas City Current Face Houston Dash in Final Regular Season Away Game
The Kansas City Current are gearing up for their final regular season away match against the Houston Dash. The game will take place on Saturday, October 18, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, starting at 6:30 p.m. CT. With an impressive record of 20 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, the Current currently sit in first place in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with 62 points.
Broadcast Information
This pivotal match will be broadcast nationally on ION, featuring commentary from JP Dellacamera and Jill Loyden. Fans in Kansas City can also catch a local simulcast on KMCI, 38 the Spot, or listen to the live radio broadcast on 90.9 The Bridge, with Jillian Carroll Letrinko and Jake Yadrich. Additionally, the KC Current App will provide audio streaming in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Watch Parties and Engagement
Fans can join various watch parties hosted by the Kansas City Current. These events will occur at multiple locations, including:
- No Other Pub
- Asados Bar & Grill
- Double Tap KC
- Friction Beer Co.
- Gaels Public House
- Martin City Brewing Pizza & Taproom
- Q Kansas City
- River Bluff Brewing
- Set The Bar
- Station 7
- Teocali Restaurant
- The Chicken Coop (Des Moines, Iowa)
- Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux (Wichita, Kan.)
- The Dub (Kansas City’s only women’s sports bar)
Current’s Performance Against the Dash
The Kansas City Current leads the all-time series against the Houston Dash, with a record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. The Current has remained unbeaten in their last seven matches in Houston, with four victories and three draws. Their most recent encounter on April 20, 2025, ended in a 2-0 win for Kansas City.
Significant Achievements
- Kansas City has set a new league record by accumulating 62 points, surpassing the previous record of 60 points held by Orlando Pride in 2024.
- The Current is on track to potentially finish the regular season with a record 68 points.
- They are currently riding a 17-match unbeaten streak—one of the longest in NWSL history.
Defensive Strength
The Kansas City defense is formidable, having conceded only 11 goals this season. This impressive record places them among the best in NWSL history. Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena has achieved 14 clean sheets this season, setting a new league record for the most shutouts by a goalkeeper in a single regular season.
Top Players to Watch
- Temwa Chawinga: With 15 goals this season, she is leading the race for the NWSL Golden Boot.
- Bia Zaneratto: Currently ranking ninth in the Golden Boot race with 7 goals.
- Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash): Leading her team with 4 goals and recently named to the USWNT roster.
Upcoming Matches and Playoffs
After the match against Houston, the Kansas City Current will focus on the upcoming NWSL Playoffs as the No. 1 overall seed. They will host a guaranteed quarterfinal match against the eighth seed and a possible semifinal match if they advance. The playoffs will begin the weekend of November 7-9.
For those eager to catch the action, playoff tickets are available for purchase through El-Balad. As the regular season concludes on November 2, the anticipation for the playoffs builds, with game times to be finalized shortly thereafter.