What happened in Kansas City Current’s latest NWSL match?

The Kansas City Current were held scoreless in a 2-0 road defeat to the Orlando Pride on July 13, 2026, extending their struggles away from home. The match at Exploria Stadium saw the Current’s attack stifled throughout, with Orlando’s defense and midfield controlling the tempo from the opening whistle.

Current head coach Caroline Andreassen made three changes to the starting XI compared to their last outing. Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta started on the bench, while forwards Lerin Duarte and Diana Ordóñez led the line. The team’s lack of cutting edge in front of goal was evident early, with Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse making a sharp save from a header by defender Kaitlin Howell in the 12th minute.

Why this loss matters for Kansas City Current

This result leaves the Current with just two points from their last five NWSL games, a run that includes a draw and four defeats. Their away form this season has been particularly concerning, with only one win in their last six road matches. The 2-0 scoreline also marks the third time in 2026 that Kansas City have been held without a goal in league play.

Defensively, the Current conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes, with Pride forward Messiah Bright capitalizing on a defensive error to slot home in the 7th minute. A second goal followed in the 18th minute when substitute Meggie Dougherty Howard slotted in from close range after a quick counterattack. Andreassen’s side struggled to regain control after the break, managing just two shots on target in the entire second half.

What’s next for Kansas City Current?

The Current now face a congested schedule with three matches in the next 10 days, including a clash with the Portland Thorns on July 19. Andreassen will need to regroup quickly, with injuries and fatigue already impacting squad depth. Midfielder Victoria Pickett, a key creative outlet, missed this match due to a minor knock and remains a question mark for the Thorns fixture.

Fans will be hoping for a response in front of their own supporters when the Current host the Chicago Red Stars on July 26. A win there could steady the ship before a tough run of games against the top four sides in the league. The Current sit eighth in the NWSL standings with 18 points from 14 matches, five points adrift of the playoff places.