Kansas City Current and Gotham FC Set for NWSL Clash at CPKC Stadium The Kansas City Current and Gotham FC are set to face off in a highly anticipated NWSL regular season matchup at CPKC Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The game, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET, will mark a pivotal moment in the early stages of the 2026 season for both teams. Gotham FC, the New Jersey-based club, enters the contest with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss in their first four matches. The visitors will aim to build on their recent performance against the expansion Boston Legacy, where they secured a narrow 1-0 victory on March 14 at Gillette Stadium. Esther González’s 55th-minute goal was instrumental in earning Gotham three crucial points away from home. Despite their early success, Gotham faced a setback in their next match, falling to the newly expanded Denver Summit with a 2-0 defeat on March 25. The loss came after two scoreless draws against the North Carolina Courage and Orlando Pride, highlighting the challenges of adapting to the competitive NWSL landscape. The team’s ability to bounce back from such a loss will be critical as they prepare for their showdown against the Kansas City Current. For the Kansas City Current, the game represents an opportunity to solidify their position in the league standings. While specific details about their recent performance were not provided, the team’s home advantage at CPKC Stadium is expected to play a significant role. The match will be broadcast live via Fubo, offering fans a chance to watch the action unfold without the need for traditional cable subscriptions. Regional restrictions may apply, so viewers should check availability in their area.#nws_l #kansas_city_current #gotham_fc #cpkc_stadium #esther_gonzlez
Gotham FC Head Coach Absent for Match Amid Family Event, Shaun Harris Steps In Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros will not travel with the team for Saturday’s match against the Kansas City Current due to personal circumstances. The club confirmed that Amoros, who is expecting his second child, will remain with his family as they await the birth. This absence means lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will serve as the acting head coach for the 4 p.m. ET kickoff at CPKC Stadium. The game marks a rematch of Gotham’s 2024 National Women’s Soccer League quarterfinal victory over Kansas City, which ended in a dramatic 2-1 win for Gotham. Harris, who has been a key figure in the club’s coaching structure, will oversee the team’s preparations for the match. The club also announced that midfielder Sarah Schupansky will join Harris in the pregame press conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Schupansky, a 22-year-old University of Pittsburgh graduate, has been a consistent presence in Gotham’s lineup this season. She has started all three matches she has appeared in, logging a total of 161 minutes. Last season, she led the team in assists as a rookie, tallying five. The match against Kansas City is expected to draw national attention, as it will be broadcast on CBS. The game’s significance extends beyond the rivalry, as it represents a chance for Gotham to build on their previous success against the Current. Harris’s role as interim head coach will be critical in maintaining the team’s focus and strategy. Meanwhile, Schupansky’s own career is gaining momentum. Earlier this week, she received her seventh call-up to the U.S. youth national team, joining the Under-23 squad for a three-match series in Spain.#kansas_city_current #gotham_fc #juan_carlos_amoros #shaun_harris #sarah_schupansky
Team News: Purce, Shaw Return to Starting XI for KC Rematch Gotham FC’s star attackers Midge Purce and Jaedyn Shaw are set to return to the starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Kansas City Current at CPKC Stadium. The game, scheduled for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff, marks a rematch of last year’s historic NWSL quarterfinal, where the eighth-seeded Gotham FC stunned the top-seeded Current to advance to the championship. The club’s lineup will see two key changes following its 0-0 draw against the Orlando Pride in its previous match. Lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will take over as head coach Juan Carlos Amorós is absent due to family obligations, as his wife prepares for the arrival of their second child. The broadcast will be carried by CBS. This weekend’s match will be Gotham FC’s first visit to Kansas City since their 2025 postseason victory, a moment that reshaped NWSL history. As the No. 8 seed, Gotham became the first team to defeat a No. 1 seed in playoff history, securing a historic win over the Current, which had set the regular-season record. Purce, a veteran forward, will make her second start of the regular season and first since the opening match against Boston. She has previously scored two goals against the Current, while Shaw, returning to the XI for the first time since March 14, will face Kansas City after contributing a goal and an assist in last year’s playoff clash. The duo will partner with Spanish striker Esther González up front. In midfield, Rose Lavelle will captain Gotham FC, having recently joined the NWSL’s 100-match club after a performance against Orlando. She will start alongside Savannah McCaskill and Jaelin Howell, who leads the team with 23 duels this season. The trio will start together for the fourth time in five matches.#jaedyn_shaw #kansas_city_current #gotham_fc #midge_purce #cpkc_stadium
