Kansas City Current to host Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri this summer at CPKC Stadium

KANSAS CITY (May 28, 2025) – The Kansas City Current are set to host the inaugural Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri this summer at CPKC Stadium, the first stadium purpose-built for women’s professional soccer, the club announced Wednesday. The four-team tournament will take place July 12 and 15 with the Kansas City Current, fellow National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team Chicago Stars FC and Brazilian Serie A1 clubs Corinthians SC and Palmeiras.

The Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri will feature doubleheaders at CPKC Stadium on both matchdays, with a consolation and championship match to round out the event on July 15.

“Hosting the first Teal Rising Cup at CPKC Stadium with this world-class caliber competition will be an incredible opportunity for our players to experience top talent from across the world,” said Kansas City Current general manager Caitlin Carducci. “Showcasing both our facilities and this incredible professional talent not only makes our club better but invites a broader platform for elevating women’s sports on a national and global stage.”

The Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri gets underway on Saturday, July 12, when Chicago Stars FC squares off against Corinthians SC at 4:30 p.m. CT in match one. The Kansas City Current will then take on Palmeiras at approximately 8 p.m. in match two.

Action returns to CPKC Stadium on Tuesday, July 15, with the third-place game kicking off at 5 p.m. The inaugural Teal Rising Cup champion will be determined in a battle between the winners of match one and match two at approximately 8 p.m.

"The Chicago Stars are excited to participate in this tournament," said Richard Feuz, Chicago Stars FC general manager. "Taking on opponents with different playing styles will provide valuable experience that the team can learn from and use to improve our game. We look forward to welcoming Corinthians and Palmeiras to the States."

"We are thrilled with the invitation and the possibility of participating in this tournament,” said Íris Sesso, head of women’s football at Corinthians SC. “Over the years, we have built a beautiful history in Brazilian women's soccer and competing in a tournament in the USA marks an important milestone in our pursuit of evolution and excellence."

Season Ticket Members will automatically get their tickets into their accounts for the July 15th game and will have 24 hours to purchase their same seats for the match on July 12th. Starting on Thursday at 3 p.m. CT, Season Ticket Members and Current Club members will have another 24-hour window to purchase incremental seats for both games. General public on-sale will begin Friday at 3 p.m.

More ticketing information can be found HERE.

"We at Palmeiras are happy and honored to be invited to participate in the first edition of the Teal Rising Cup, which will certainly be a success and a great example of organization,” said Alberto Simão, Executive Director of Women's Football at Palmeiras. “It is a unique opportunity to face strong opponents, test our team in a new setting, and showcase the strength of our work. Expectations are high, and we are ready to give our best in pursuit of a great performance."

Below is the schedule for the inaugural Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri. Times are subject to change and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

2025 Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri Schedule
Saturday, July 12
Match 1: 4:30 p.m. CT | Chicago Stars vs. Corinthians SC
Match 2: 8 p.m. CT | Kansas City Current vs. Palmeiras

Tuesday, July 15
Match 3: 5 p.m. CT | Match 1 Loser vs. Match 2 Loser
Match 4: 8 p.m. CT | Match 1 Winner vs. Match 2 Winner

About Chicago Stars FC
Established in 2007 as the Chicago Red Stars, Chicago Stars FC is the premier women’s soccer franchise in the city of Chicago and one of the original eight clubs to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. The Chicago Stars have made the NWSL playoffs eight times, seven consecutive, for the second highest playoff appearances in the league, and appeared in the NWSL Championship in 2019 and 2021, finishing as the runners-up both times. The club also made it to the inaugural Challenge Cup final in 2020 and currently holds the NWSL single-match attendance record.

About Corinthians SC
Reactivated in 2016, the women’s soccer team of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista has become a dominant force in the sport, winning multiple titles and transforming the scenario of women’s football in Brazil. Nicknamed As Brabas (“The Fierce Ones”), the team has been led by head coach Lucas Piccinato since 2023, under the direction of Iris Sesso, Head of Women’s Soccer at Corinthians. Currently, they hold both the Brazilian National Women’s Soccer and CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina titles. Corinthians are the most decorated club in the history of Brazilian women’s soccer: beyond six Brazilian Championship titles and five Libertadores titles, they have won 20 major trophies—a record that has earned them the reputation of being an “absolute machine.” But their success extends beyond the pitch. Corinthians account for four of the five largest attendances in Brazilian women’s soccer and the biggest attendance in South America (over 44 thousand fans at Neo Química Arena in 2023), driven by their passionate fanbase known as Fiel, known for their loyalty across all sports. As Brabas have also built a powerful online presence, with over 1 million followers across social media, standing as a success story in digital engagement in women’s sports.
 
About Palmeiras
The club’s major achievements include the 2022 Copa Libertadores, the São Paulo State Championship titles in 2001, 2022, and 2024, the Copa Paulista titles in 2019 and 2021, and the Regional Games titles in 2005, 2008, and 2010. Palmeiras also finished as runners-up in the Brazilian Championship in 2000 and 2021. Beyond the pitch, the women's football division contributes to the institutional responsibility program "For a Greener Future" by exchanging match tickets for food donations to charitable organizations. With a strong foundation, continuous investment, and passionate support, Palmeiras Women's Football continues to grow, inspiring new generations and solidifying its place among the top clubs in the sport.
 
About Visit Missouri
The Missouri Division of Tourism, a division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, works to market the Show-Me State as a destination for travelers and to increase the number of tourists and travel-related spending. In Fiscal Year 2024, Missouri welcomed 42.4 million visitors and saw a $20.8 billion economic impact.