The Seattle Reign are walking into a lion’s den today, aiming to hand the Kansas City Current their first loss at CPKC Stadium since July 2024. Talk about a tough ask, especially when you consider this is their third match in nine days and they’re fresh off a road game in Louisville, while the Current have been chilling since last Friday, recovering from their 2-1 loss at Gotham.
The Toughest Road Trip in the League?
CPKC Stadium isn’t just a tough venue, it’s practically a fortress for Kansas City. That home streak going back to July 2024? Insane. And our Reign are coming in on tired legs after playing Wednesday. The Current, on the other hand, are well-rested since their last game a week ago. Look, our all-time series record against KC is a decent 7-6-1, but on the road? We’re a rough 2-5-0. That has to change today. We might be sitting 8th in the league (8-8-3, -1 GD) to their 7th (9-8-3, 3 GD), but we’ve scored 16 goals in this series to their 14. We know how to find the net against them, even if it’s been harder on their turf.
The MVP Is Sidelined, So Let’s Capitalize
Here’s the silver lining, the massive opportunity, the game-changer for the Emerald City’s finest: Kansas City’s 2025 league MVP Temwa Chawinga is OUT. Seriously! She’s getting the weekend off to recover after leading Malawi to their first ever championship game AND a World Cup berth. Remember when we walloped them 3-0 earlier this season in Spokane? Chawinga wasn’t playing then either. Angharad James-Turner, Brittany Ratcliffe, and Maddie Mercado all bagged first-half goals that day. This is our moment to exploit that absence again.
We’ve got our own challenges, no doubt. Sam Meza and Jess Fishlock traveled and trained, but they’re still OUT for today, with Coach Laura Harvey playing it smart to avoid setbacks. We desperately need them back because soon we’re losing Ainsley McCammon, Emeri Adames, and Evan O’Steen to the U20 World Cup after next weekend’s game. So, for today, the keys are simple: be clinical in front of goal, don’t get exposed on the counter, and maintain focus for the full 90+ minutes. No slipping up.
This game isn’t just another mid-table clash, it’s a statement. Beat the Current in their fortress, without their MVP, on tired legs? That’s the kind of grit that defines a season. We need to grab these points now, especially with the U20 World Cup looming and key players heading out after next week’s match against the Dash. Kickoff is 3:30 PM PT, and you can catch it on ION TV or 950 KJR AM. Let’s get this win, Reign!
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Originally reported by Sounder at Heart.
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