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Kansas City Current face Denver Summit aiming for playoff standing

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:56 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Kansas City Current face Denver Summit aiming for playoff standing

Summary

Kansas City Current hosts Denver Summit on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET in a critical NWSL matchup. Currently in eighth place, the Current holds the final playoff spot with 38 points, while the Summit can leapfrog them with a victory, as they sit at 35 points. This season has been challenging for the Current, hindered by injuries and underwhelming performance despite having star players like Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper. Their reliance on key players raises questions about their roster depth as they approach the season's end.

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By the Numbers

•Current is currently in eighth place in the NWSL standings.
•Summit trails by 3 points and seeks to overtake Current.
•Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper are key players for the Current.
•Match takes place at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
•Current has struggled this season due to injuries and inconsistent performance.

Latest Updates

2:56 PMCBS Sports — Kansas City Current enter crucial game with Denver Summit in hopes of reversing course on underwhelming season

What they're saying

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The Current, last season's NWSL Shield winners, are in the final playoff berth but could drop out with a defeat to the Denver Summit on Saturday
— CBS Sportsby Pardeep Cattry

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