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game details
Kansas City Stream (3-4-3)
@Washington Spirit (1-4-6)
When: Sunday, July 10 | 4:00 p.m. CT
Where: Segra Field | Leesburg, Va
Stream: Paramount+
Local Broadcast: KMCI 38 – The Spot
Radio: SportsRadio 810 WHB AM
The Kansas City Current brings its unbeaten streak to Washington DC Well, at Sagra Field in Leesburg, Virginia, with another game en route to battling the Washington Spirit. This is the sides’ first meeting of 2022. The Spirit have won the previous two meetings between the clubs, with 2-1 wins in every game.
Players to watch: Kristen Hamilton (current), AD Franch (current), Tara McKeown (ghost)
what we observe
The Current recorded their first-ever away win in franchise history with a 2-1 win over Houston Dash on July 1, ending a 16-game winless streak that was the second-longest streak in NWSL history, according to the league. The win continued the current five-game unbeaten streak. Kansas City is now just two points away from entering the playoff spot zone, where the top 6 teams advance into the postseason.
There’s obviously half the season left, but the Current are on an impressive streak at the right time. The team plays with confidence in their game and in each other. On defense, AD Franch and a backline led by Elizabeth Ball knocked out Racing Louisville and NJ/NY Gotham. Forwards Kristen Hamilton and Elyse Bennett, along with CeCe Kizer, helped earn vital points against San Diego and Chicago.
Kansas City now have a chance to continue their streak against a Washington Spirit team seeking their second win of the regular season, and they have a solid opportunity to leave the East Coast with three points. The Spirit, the defending champion of the NWSL, currently sits 11th overall. In addition, the Spirit will be without seven of her competitors, all of whom are with the US national team at the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in Mexico (Ashley Hatch, Aubrey Kingsbury, Kelley O’Hara, Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez, Emily Sonnett, Andi Sullivan ).
injury report
OUT: Jaycie Johnson (COVID Protocol), Lynn Williams (SEI – right leg), Sam Mewis (right leg), Chloe Logarzo (right leg), Mallory Weber (SEI – right knee), Jenna Winebrenner (left leg)
INTERNATIONAL: Desiree Scott (Canada), Sydney Schneider (Jamaica)
Expected Result: 2-0, Kansas City