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Haley Hopkins stars as Kansas City Current hold off North Carolina Courage 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:27 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Haley Hopkins stars as Kansas City Current hold off North Carolina Courage 3-2

Summary

Haley Hopkins assisted on two goals as Kansas City Current secured a 3-2 victory over North Carolina Courage at CPKC Stadium on Saturday night. The Current opened the scoring in the 12th minute with an own goal from Courage defender Natalia Staude. Hopkins' involvement continued with an assist for Croix Bethune's goal in the 35th minute and Michelle Cooper's goal in the 41st minute, putting Kansas City up 3-0. The Courage rallied with a goal before halftime from Evelyn Ijeh and a penalty converted by Riley Jackson in the 77th minute. The match also marked the return of two-time NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga for the Courage in her first match back.

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•Kansas City Current led 3-0 at halftime.
•Haley Hopkins assisted on two first-half goals.
•Ashley Sanchez contributed an assist for the Courage's first goal.
•Temwa Chawinga returned for North Carolina after the Women's World Cup.
•Gabby Robinson left the match due to injury in the 24th minute.

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3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Haley Hopkins helps Kansas City Current beat North Carolina Courage 3-2

What they're saying

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Haley Hopkins assisted on two of Kansas City's three first-half goals and the Current held on for a 3-2 win over the North Carolina Courage on Saturday night. In other National Women's Soccer League action, the Utah Royals topped the Orlando Pride 2-1; and the Denver Summit routed the Chicago Stars 6-1. The Current (10-8-4) got on the board at CPKC Stadium in the 12th minute on Courage defender Natalia Staude's own goal.
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