How KC Current Flipped the Script Between 2023 and 2024

 

Major recognition is deserved by teams outside the USL Championship League spotlight, such as the KC Current (NWSL). This post focuses on their dramatic recovery from their 2023 season to their 2024 season.

From 2023 to 2024, data reveals a substantial growth in the range of nationalities among KC Current FC players. Players from only five nations—Brazil, Denmark, France, Sweden, and the United States—made up the 2023 team, with the U.S. significantly represented (20 players). Conversely, the 2024 roster, comprising players from 12 nations, lessened its dependence on Americans (17 instead of 20). Argentina, Canada, Germany, Kenya, Malawi, Norway, and South Africa join us in 2024, showcasing our expanded global recruitment efforts. This shift highlights the importance of international talent, leading to a more globally diverse team.

In the 2024 season, Temwa Chaŵinga made an immediate impact on KC Current FC, showcasing electrifying skill and solidifying her role as a key offensive player. Chaŵinga's first season representing Malawi (MWI) was outstanding; in 25 matches, she scored 20 goals and 5 assists. Her impressive goal-scoring ability and consistent impact in the attacking third not only invigorated the team but validated the club's international player recruitment. Chaŵinga’s breakout year exemplifies how global talent can elevate team performance and add new dimensions to the playing style, reinforcing the positive trends in KC Current FC’s evolving roster.

KC Current FC's goal production nearly doubled, jumping from 29 goals in 2023 to 56 in 2024, showcasing a significant offensive improvement. Temwa Chaŵinga's 20 goals in 2024 significantly contributed to this increase, representing over a third of the team's total. Her presence addressed the team's previous lack of a potent attacking threat, surpassing any individual contribution from the prior year. Chaŵinga’s excellent performance and a more diverse, strategically assembled team account for the significant rise in scoring, making the team a much greater threat.

A dominant 5-0 record to begin the 2025 season showcases KC Current's increasing momentum. Strategic roster expansion and offensive development, coupled with the scoring surge of 2024 and the impact of international talent like Temwa Chaŵinga, have contributed to the team's early success. KC Current's trends indicate a powerful team on the rise, poised for a breakthrough season.

Sources:
FBREF - https://fbref.com/en/squads/6f666306/history/Kansas-City-Current-Stats-and-History