Kansas City Current has signed Temwa Chawinga to a contract extension through the 2029 season. Chawinga is the first player to win back-to-back NWSL MVP awards, in 2024 and 2025.

What happened?

Temwa Chawinga has signed a contract extension with Kansas City Current. “This contract extension means a lot to me because I call Kansas City home,” Chawinga said.

Why it matters for Kansas City Current

Chawinga is a two-time Golden Boot winner with 42 regular-season goals and 11 assists in 56 games. She has 15 game-winning goals in the regular season.

What comes next?

“Temwa is a generational player, and extending her contract was a top priority for the club,” KC Current GM Ryan Dell said. Chawinga has been named NWSL Player of the Month six times. She was a Ballon d’Or nominee in 2025 and finished 17th in global voting.

StatValue
Regular-season goals42
Assists11
Game-winning goals15