Match Preview: Rematch with Portland Thorns on Deck for Kansas City Current

KANSAS CITY (May 23, 2026) – The Kansas City Current (5-0-5, 15 pts., 6th place) is back on the pitch for the second time this week, welcoming top-of-the-table Portland Thorns (7-2-2, 23 pts., 1st place) to CPKC Stadium on Sunday, May 24, for the penultimate regular season game before the international break. The rematch will kick off at noon CT and limited tickets are available for purchase HERE.

The match will broadcast nationally on CBS with Kate Scott and Lori Lindsey on the call as well as on the World Feed with JP Dellacamera and Jill Loyden. Fans can listen to the action on 90.9 The Bridge with Dave Borchardt and Jillian Carroll Letrinko, and the game will be available on the KC Current App in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Sunday’s match will serve as Military Appreciation Day, highlighted by an exclusive Challenge Coin giveaway for the first 3,000 fans in attendance. To honor Memorial Day, the KC Current will recognize and celebrate those who have served or are currently serving in the nation’s military. The match will feature special themed activations to show appreciation for former and current service members.

MATCH INFO
Who: Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns
Where: CPKC Stadium – Kansas City, Mo.
When: Sunday, May 24
Kickoff: Noon CT
TV: CBS, World Feed
Radio: 90.9 The Bridge

TEN THINGS TO KNOW
1. Kansas City looks to bounce back from its 2-1 defeat on Wednesday at Angel City FC. Forward/midfielder Ally Sentnor scored in the 45th minute for her second goal this season off a feed from defender Izzy Rodriguez, her second assist this year.

2. This will be the second game between the Current and the Thorns this year, the first which was a 2-0 Portland win on March 28. The last meeting between the two sides at CPKC Stadium was a 3-1 victory for Kansas City on March 15, 2025, with three first-half goals from forward Temwa Chawinga, forward Michelle Cooper and midfielder Debinha.

3. Kansas City is unbeaten in 21 straight regular season home matches (18-0-3) at CPKC Stadium. That’s tied with North Carolina (21 straight in 2023-24) for the second-most in NWSL history and trails only Seattle (22 straight in 2014-15).

4. In addition to their 21-straight home unbeaten streak, the Current has won their last eight regular season games at CPKC Stadium. A win on Sunday would make Kansas City the first team in league history to win nine straight regular season home matches.

5. Chawinga has scored 25 regular season goals at home, while opponents have scored a combined 27 regular season goals at CPKC Stadium. Only two players have scored more regular season goals in a single venue in NWSL history: Christine Sinclair (41 at Providence Park) and Marta (26 at Inter&Co Stadium).

6. Chawinga has 40 goals and 10 assists for on her regular season resume, a feat that was achieved in just 50 matches. She is by far the fastest to reach 50 regular season goal contributions. The next closest player, Portland forward Sophia Wilson, reached the milestone in 63 regular season games.

7. Rodriguez has eight regular season assists since the start of last season, more than any other player in the NWSL in that time. She has assisted 12 different teammates since her debut in 2022, tied for the most in NWSL history.

8. Midfielder Croix Bethune has 14 regular season career assists, the most in the league since she made her debut at the start of the 2024 season. She has averaged 0.41 assists per 90 minutes in her career, the best among players to play 3,000+ minutes in NWSL history (Tobin Heath - 0.37, Lauren Holiday - 0.37).

9.  Rodriguez is set to play in her 37th straight regular season game on Sunday, which will be the second longest streak in club history. Rodriguez and fellow defender Elizabeth Ball will both be making their 96th regular season appearance for Kansas City, the second most in franchise history.

10. Goalkeeper Lorena and forward Kyra Carusa were called up by the Brazil National Team and the Ireland National Team, respectively, for the June international break. Lorena led her team to the silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games and Carusa was named the 2025 Football Association of Ireland Senior Women’s International Player of the Year.

AVAILABILITY REPORT
OUT: Alana Cook (SEI-Knee), Clare Gagne (SEI-Head), Mary Long (D-45), Gianna Paul (Thigh), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Debinha de Oliveira (D-45), Rocky Rodríguez (Head)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION UPDATES
The KC Current is excited to announce updates to the overall parking and transportation experience at CPKC Stadium – making the best fan experience in soccer that much better. As fans decide their mode of getting to CPKC Stadium, they are encouraged to arrive early to experience the growing pre-match activities featuring games, partner activations and special fan experiences.

Click HERE for information on how to best access CPKC Stadium on matchday, most notably the addition of the newly opened Riverfront Streetcar extension.

Be sure to check in at cpkcstadium.com, download the KC Current App (turn on push alerts) and follow along on the club’s social media channels for the most up-to-date communication and updates regarding matchday logistics. Fans can find the comprehensive plan and updated maps with the most effective ways to get to CPKC Stadium on match day HERE.

KC CURRENT 50/50 RAFFLE  
The Kansas City Current is pleased to announce the 50/50 Raffle supporting United Way of Greater Kansas City. During each KC Current 50/50 Raffle drawing period, half of the jackpot goes to one lucky winner while the other half goes back into the Kansas City community. Raffle tickets can be purchased at designated kiosks at CPKC Stadium or online, and you must be 18 or older to buy a ticket and be located in Missouri or Kansas at time of purchase. The raffle period will take place over several days, and the winner will be announced 90 minutes post-match of the final raffle-ending match at CPKC Stadium. Click HERE to access the 50/50 raffle and for more information.