Match summary
Kansas City Current defeated North Carolina Courage 2-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- WakeMed Soccer Park — Cary, United States
- Attendance: 10,031 / 10,000
- Referee: Atahan Yaya
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, north Carolina Courage controlled 58% of the ball against 42%. North Carolina Courage produced the highest xG total (2.49 to 1.81). North Carolina Courage recorded more shots (17 to 10), including 4 on target against 2.
Kansas City Current created 4 big chances against 2. North Carolina Courage completed more passes (406 to 281), with 82% accuracy against 74%. Kansas City Current won a larger share of duels (62%).
North Carolina Courage was more present in the opposition box (37 touches to 20). Kansas City Current made 14 interceptions and 56 recoveries.
Tactical approach
North Carolina Courage (4-1-4-1) · Kansas City Current (4-2-3-1)
North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind · Kansas City Current — Coach: Chris Armas
Starting lineups
North Carolina Courage · 4-1-4-1
Kailen Sheridan (Goalkeeper), Ryan Williams, Talia Staude, Hannah Betfort, Uno Shiragaki, Dani Weatherholt, Manaka Matsukubo, Chioma Okafor, Ashley Sanchez, Shinomi Koyama, Riley Jackson.
Kansas City Current · 4-2-3-1
Izzy Rodriguez, Rocky Rodríguez, Michelle Cooper, Lo'eau LaBonta (Captain), Laney Rouse, Croix Bethune, Temwa Chaŵinga, Kayla Sharples, Elizabeth Ball, Lorena (Goalkeeper), Ally Sentnor.
Highest-rated player
Croix Bethune earned the highest rating of the match (8.7) for Kansas City Current. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
