Venue: CTE Stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park — Kansas City, Missouri
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+
Kansas City returns home after a difficult road stretch, while North Carolina looks to build on a strong defensive run.
WEATHER REPORT — KANSAS CITY
Temperature: 64–68°F at kickoff
Wind: 10–13 mph blowing south across midfield
Sky: Clear
Impact:
Slight boost for long‑range shots
Cross‑field passing may be affected by wind
Ideal conditions for high‑tempo play
INJURY REPORT
Kansas City Current
Debinha — day‑to‑day (ankle)
Vanessa DiBernardo — IL (hamstring)
Elizabeth Ball — IL (knee)
Cece Kizer — day‑to‑day (illness)
AD Franch — active (no restrictions)
KC’s midfield depth is thin without DiBernardo, and Debinha’s availability is crucial.
North Carolina Courage
Denise O’Sullivan — day‑to‑day (groin)
Brittany Ratcliffe — IL (ACL)
Casey Murphy — active (no restrictions)
Malia Berkely — day‑to‑day (shoulder)
Narumi Miura — IL (foot)
North Carolina’s midfield rotation is stretched without Miura and possibly O’Sullivan.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Kansas City Current (2‑4‑0)
Last 5: 2‑3‑0
Goals For: 9
Goals Against: 11
Home Record: 1‑1‑0
KC is scoring but conceding too easily, especially in transition.
North Carolina Courage (2‑1‑3)
Last 5: 2‑1‑2
Goals For: 7
Goals Against: 5
Road Record: 1‑1‑1
The Courage are defending well but struggling to convert possession into goals.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Debinha (KC) vs. Denise O’Sullivan (NC)
If both are active, this is the marquee midfield duel.
Debinha: elite creativity, dribbling, and final‑third threat
O’Sullivan: league‑best ball‑winner and tempo controller
Micro‑edge: Even (health‑dependent)
2. Temwa Chawinga (KC) vs. Kaleigh Kurtz (NC)
Chawinga’s pace is unmatched in the NWSL. Kurtz is an elite positional defender but can be exposed in foot races.
Micro‑edge: Kansas City
3. Ashley Sanchez (NC) vs. KC Midfield
Sanchez has been North Carolina’s most dangerous creator:
2 goals, 2 assists in last 5
Elite ball progression
KC’s midfield without DiBernardo struggles to track late runners.
Micro‑edge: North Carolina
4. Casey Murphy (NC) vs. Kansas City Attack
Murphy remains one of the league’s best shot‑stoppers:
Save %: .810
Cross‑claiming: top tier
KC’s attack generates high‑quality chances but often lacks finishing consistency.
Micro‑edge: North Carolina
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season: Split 1–1
Last 10 meetings: Kansas City leads 5‑3‑2
At Kansas City: Current are 3‑1‑1 vs. NC
KC has historically performed well at home in this matchup.
BETTING TRENDS
Kansas City Current
Over is 4‑2 in last 6
3‑1‑1 in last 5 vs. NC at home
Conceded in 5 straight matches
North Carolina Courage
Under is 6‑4 in last 10
2‑1‑2 in last 5 overall
1‑4‑1 in last 6 road matches vs. KC
KC trends toward high‑scoring games; NC trends toward low‑scoring ones.
MATCH ODDS
Kansas City Current + 135
North Carolina Courage + 185
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 – 1120 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 1, 2026
