Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
Broadcast: CBS Sports, NWSL+
Match Overview
The NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current matchup is set to be a high-stakes NWSL showdown, with Gotham looking to climb the standings while Kansas City aims to maintain its dominance at the top of the table. Gotham enters the match fresh off their CONCACAF W Champions Cup victory, while Kansas City boasts one of the league’s best records.
Team Form & Recent Results
NJ/NY Gotham FC (3-4-3, 12 points) – Gotham has had an inconsistent season but is coming off a confidence-boosting international tournament win. Their last NWSL match ended in a 1-0 loss to San
Diego Wave.
Kansas City Current (8-2-0, 24 points) – The Current sit atop the NWSL standings and have won three of their last four matches, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Washington Spirit.
Key Players to Watch
Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City) – The league’s leading scorer, Chawinga has netted 16 goals in 21 matches, including nine in her last 10 games.
Midge Purce (Gotham) – A dynamic winger, Purce has been instrumental in Gotham’s attack, scoring in their last meeting against Kansas City.
Kristen Edmonds (Gotham) – A former Kansas City player, Edmonds will be key in defensive transitions against her former club.
Kate Del Fava (Kansas City) – A reliable defender with 90% passing accuracy, Del Fava will be tasked with containing Gotham’s attacking threats.
Tactical Breakdown
Kansas City’s Strengths: High-scoring offense, aggressive pressing, and clinical finishing.
Gotham’s Weaknesses: Struggles against high-pressure teams, reliance on counterattacks.
Game Plan: Kansas City will look to control possession and exploit Gotham’s defensive gaps, while Gotham must focus on quick transitions and set-piece opportunities.
MATCH ODDS
NJ/NY Gotham FC + 155 Draw + 230 Kansas City Current + 155
Over 2.5 + 115 Under 2.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 6, 2025
