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Kansas City Current secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Racing Louisville on NWSL Decision Day, underscoring their strong finish to the regular season. Despite having already guaranteed a playoff berth before Sunday’s match, the team demonstrated their determination with a clean sheet on the road.
The win improved Kansas City’s final regular-season tally to 16 wins, 9 losses, and 5 draws, solidifying their position in fourth place on the NWSL standings. In contrast, Racing Louisville ended the campaign in 15th place, closing out the year with 7 wins, 20 losses, and 3 draws.
Sharples Opens Scoring; DiBernardo Matches Franchise Assist Record
The match’s breakthrough came in the 15th minute when defender Kayla Sharples scored her first goal of the season, capitalizing on an assist from midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo. The early goal set the tone for Kansas City’s assertive performance.
Midway through the second half, Haley Hopkins doubled the lead in the 59th minute, once again assisted by DiBernardo, marking a special milestone as it occurred during her 50th appearance in a Kansas City jersey.
DiBernardo’s two assists in the contest brought her total to 13 for the season, tying her with Temwa Chawinga for second place on the franchise’s all-time assist list. She trails only Sofia Huerta’s league record for regular-season assists by a single assist.
Kansas City finished the season with an impressive 54 goals scored, leading the league and ranking just behind their own 2024 record-setting squad. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Lorena delivered a stellar performance by allowing only one shot on target throughout the match, anchoring a resolute defensive effort.
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