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    Kansas City v Portland

    NWSL
    KC
    Kansas City CurrentKansas CityKC
    1-0-0, 3 PTS
    5
    1-0-0, 3 PTS
    FT
    POR
    Portland Thorns FCPortlandPOR
    0-0-1, 0 PTS
    4
    0-0-1, 0 PTS
    Vanessa DiBernardo - 22'
    Ellie Bravo-Young - 25'
    Bia Zaneratto - 34'
    Kristen Hamilton - 64'
    Alex Pfeiffer - 68'
    Sophia Wilson - 43', 74'
    Janine Sonis - 71', 90'+1'
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    Formations & Lineups

    Soccer pitch
    Zaneratto
    9
    1
    Spaanstra
    77
    Debinha
    99
    DiBernardo
    16
    1
    Hutton
    14
    LaBonta
    10
    Mace
    4
    Bravo-Young
    5
    1
    Robinson
    24
    Ball
    7
    Franch
    21
    Substitutions
    #25K. Hamilton
    #99Debinha
    32'
    64'
    #47A. Pfeiffer
    #9B. Zaneratto
    45'
    68'
    #6T. Chawinga
    #16V. DiBernardo
    63'
    #94C. Lavogez
    #77A. Spaanstra
    63'
    #12S. Ballisager Pedersen
    #25K. Hamilton
    88'
    Bench
    #18I. Rodriguez
    #29J. Silkowitz
    #2R. Steigleder
    #22B. Feist
    Soccer pitch
    Wilson
    9
    2
    Weaver
    22
    Sinclair
    12
    Coffey
    17
    Moultrie
    13
    Fleming
    21
    Müller
    23
    Payne
    11
    Obaze
    5
    Hubly
    20
    Hogan
    18
    Substitutions
    #16J. Sonis
    #12C. Sinclair
    45'
    71'
    90'+1'
    #8H. Sugita
    #13O. Moultrie
    62'
    79'
    #24I. D'Aquila
    #9S. Wilson
    75'
    #2R. Reyes
    #11N. Payne
    75'
    #54O. Wade-Katoa
    #17S. Coffey
    75'
    Bench
    #28L. Kozal
    #25M. Klingenberg
    #27M. Sheva
    #4B. Sauerbrunn

    Match Leaders

    KCPOR
    9
    3
    B. ZanerattoF
    1 SOG, 1 G
    3
    Total Shots
    9
    5
    S. WilsonF
    2 SOG, 2 G
    5
    4
    41
    H. MaceM
    51 PASS
    41
    Accurate Passes
    21
    45
    J. FlemingM
    59 PASS
    45
    21
    4
    A. FranchG
    4 GA
    4
    Saves
    18
    2
    S. HoganG
    5 GA
    2

    Game Information

    Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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    Crew Member:Alex Billeter

    Video Highlights

    KC beats Thorns 5-4 to open stadium with thriller

    Vanessa DiBernardo scored the first goal for Kansas City in its new stadium and the Current held off the Portland Thorns 5-4 on Saturday in the regular-season opener for the NWSL.
    Mar 16, 2024, 04:27 pm - ESPN News Services

    Match Timeline

    KCKC
    KOHTFT
    PORPOR
    Data is currently unavailable.

    Head-To-Head

    KC
    KC
    Last 5 Matchups
    POR
    POR
    1
    2023 NWSL, Regular Season
    FT
    @ POR
    0
    1
    2023 NWSL, Regular Season
    FT
    @ KC
    4
    0
    2022 National Women's Soccer League, Playoffs - Championship
    FT
    @ POR
    2
    1
    2022 National Women's Soccer League, Regular Season
    FT
    @ KC
    1
    0
    2022 National Women's Soccer League, Regular Season
    FT
    @ POR
    3

    NWSL Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    San Diego Wave FC13814+625
    Utah Royals12732+824
    Portland Thorns FC13733+624
    Washington Spirit11632+921
    Gotham FC11632+721
    Kansas City Current12705+121
    North Carolina Courage11533+418
    Orlando Pride12525+117
    Denver Summit FC11434+415
    Seattle Reign FC11425-314
    Houston Dash12426-514
    Angel City FC11416+213
    Bay FC11326-811
    Boston Legacy FC12237-89
    Chicago Stars FC12309-199
    Racing Louisville FC11218-57
    Full Table

    NWSL News

    Gotham sign USWNT defender Emily Sonnett to new deal through 2028

    Gotham sign USWNT defender Emily Sonnett to new deal through 2028

    Defending NWSL champions Gotham FC have signed United States women's national team defender Emily Sonnett to a new contract through the 2028 season.

    19h

    NWSL changes rules for hydration breaks ahead of return to action

    NWSL changes rules for hydration breaks ahead of return to action

    The NWSL has updated its heat safety policy, and simplified hydration breaks, as the league prepares to return to play in the summer months across the United States.

    2d

    Temwa Chawinga renews Kansas City Current contract through 2029

    Temwa Chawinga renews Kansas City Current contract through 2029

    Two-time reigning NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga has signed a new contract with the Kansas City Current that will keep her with the club through the 2029 season.

    4d

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