Kansas City Current (20-3-2) vs. San Diego Wave FC (10-8-7)

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Venue & Match Details

Stadium: CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Kickoff: 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT

Broadcast: ESPN (national), local radio on 90.9 The Bridge, KC Current App (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Sunny, 61°F (16°C), light winds (5–7 mph)

Conditions: Ideal fall soccer weather, no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Kansas City Current:

No major new injuries reported.

Kristen Hamilton will play her final regular-season match before retirement, celebrated post-match.

Debinha (M/F, 9 goals, 7 assists) – Fit and central to KC’s attack.

San Diego Wave FC:

Dudinha (F, 4 goals in last 4 matches) – In top form and expected to start.

Kenza Dali (M) – Fit after scoring in last match.

No significant absences reported.

Player Matchups

Debinha (KC) vs. Kailen Sheridan (SD GK): Brazilian playmaker against one of the league’s top keepers.

Lo’eau LaBonta (KC) vs. Kenza Dali (SD): Midfield duel between two creative engines.

Dudinha (SD) vs. Elizabeth Ball (KC, CB): Rising Brazilian star against KC’s defensive anchor.

Hamilton (KC) vs. Naomi Girma (SD, CB): Veteran forward in her farewell regular-season game against the U.S. international defender.

Team Form

Kansas City Current:

Last 5: L–W–W–W–W

Goals: 56 scored, 22 conceded (+34 GD)

Home Record: 10-1-1

San Diego Wave FC:

Last 5: W–W–L–L–D

Goals: 35 scored, 32 conceded (+3 GD)

Away Record: 4-5-3

Series History

All-Time: Kansas City leads the “Water War” rivalry 5-1-1.

2025 Meetings:

Apr 12, 2025: KC 2–0 SD (Debinha, LaBonta goals)

Trend: KC has won four straight vs. San Diego, including two at home.

Betting Trends

KC: 17-game unbeaten streak ended last week, but still dominant at home.

SD: Scored 6 goals in last match vs. Chicago, led by Dudinha and Dali.

4 of last 5 KC matches have gone Under 2.5 goals.

San Diego has lost 4 of last 5 away matches.

MATCH ODDS

Kansas City Current – 185            Draw + 300         San Diego Wave FC + 390

Over 2.5 – 110                   Under 2.5 – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 1, 2025

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