Venue Location: ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, Washington (natural grass surface). This marked the Seattle Reign FC’s first-ever match at the venue, part of a three-game homestand in Spokane while Lumen Field underwent preparations for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Kickoff at 6:00 PM PT (8:00 PM CT / 9:00 PM ET).
Broadcast: NWSL+ (national streaming); FOX 13+ in the Seattle area; local radio options for both clubs. Referee: Thomas Snyder.
Weather Updates
Typical early-spring Pacific Northwest conditions in Spokane: cool temperatures in the mid-40s to low-50s°F (around 7–11°C) at kickoff, with light winds and a chance of showers or overcast skies. The cool, potentially damp evening favored a gritty, physical style of play with emphasis on set pieces, direct balls, and defensive organization rather than intricate possession in the open field. No major disruptions were reported, but the conditions added to the challenge of the temporary venue.
Injury Report / Player Availability
Seattle Reign FC:
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave), Jordyn Bugg (leg), Mia Fishel (leg – injured early in the season), Shae Holmes (lower leg), Cassie Miller (leg – SEI).
The Reign relied on depth in attack and midfield, with players like Emeri Adames, Brittany Ratcliffe, and Madison Mercado stepping up in forward roles.
Kansas City Current (2025 NWSL Shield winners):
OUT: Temwa Chawinga (hip – SEI; two-time reigning MVP and Golden Boot winner, still recovering from late-2025 adductor injury), Alana Cook (knee – SEI), Clare Gagne (head – SEI), Meila Brewer (knee), Bayley Feist (thigh), Vanessa DiBernardo (maternity leave), Mary Long (D-45).
QUESTIONABLE: Ellie Bravo-Young (knee).
Significant absences in attack and defense forced heavy rotation, with players like Ally Sentnor, Haley Hopkins, Penelope Hocking, and Michelle Cooper (recently off SEI) carrying the load.
Projected / Actual Starting Lineups
Seattle Reign FC (4-2-3-1) – Head Coach: Laura Harvey
GK: Claudia Dickey
DEF: Sofia Huerta, Emily Mason, Phoebe McClernon, Madison Curry
MF: Angharad James-Turner, Samantha Meza
AM: Brittany Ratcliffe, Jess Fishlock (c), Madison Mercado
FW: Emeri Adames (or similar rotation)
Kansas City Current (4-2-3-1)
GK: Lorena Leite
DEF: Laney Rouse, Elizabeth Ball, Kayla Sharples, Izzy Rodriguez
MF: Kelsey Branson, Katie Scott
AM: Haley Hopkins, Ally Sentnor, Penelope Hocking
FW: Gianna Paul (or rotation with Michelle Cooper / others) Seattle built a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime through clinical finishing and exploited KC’s depleted roster.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
Brittany Ratcliffe & Madison Mercado (SEA) vs. KC back line (Sharples/Ball/Rouse): Ratcliffe and Mercado were central to Seattle’s first-half dominance, with goals from set pieces or crosses (including assists involving Sofia Huerta).
Ally Sentnor & Haley Hopkins (KC) vs. Seattle defense (McClernon/Mason): KC’s young attacking talents tried to create counters but were largely contained by a well-organized Reign back line.
Jess Fishlock (SEA) vs. KC midfield: The veteran captain dictated tempo and created opportunities in transition.
Sofia Huerta’s overlapping runs: Provided key width and assists on the right flank.
Depth vs. depth: Both sides missing star power (Chawinga for KC; Biyendolo/Fishel for SEA) turned the game into a battle of role players and tactical execution.
Team Recent Form
Both teams entered with identical 1-1-0 records and 3 points.
Seattle Reign FC form: Mixed start with a road win over Orlando Pride followed by a 2-0 home loss to Portland Thorns in the Cascadia rivalry. They showed attacking potential but needed consistency on the road-turned-temporary-home. This dominant 3-0 victory improved them to 2-1-0.
Kansas City Current form: Strong Shield pedigree but hampered by injuries. They won their opener before suffering a 2-1 road loss to Chicago Stars FC. The Current entered this contest on a tough three-game road swing and dropped to 1-2-0 after being shut out in the first half.
Series History
This marked the 14th meeting between the sides across all NWSL competitions. The series was historically tied at 6-6-1 entering the match. Recent encounters were competitive, though neither side had drawn in their last three H2H games. Seattle’s 3-0 win here shifted the balance in their favor for the young season. The return fixture is scheduled for later in 2026.
Betting Trends
Early-season matches involving injury-depleted Shield contenders (like KC without Chawinga) often saw lopsided first halves or home blowouts.
Seattle performed well in temporary or alternative venues when leveraging set pieces and width.
Unders or low first-half scoring appeared in some KC road games, but this contest opened up due to defensive vulnerabilities.
H2H trends showed goal involvement; no recent draws suggested a decisive result.
MATCH ODDS
Kansas City Current + 130
Seattle Reign – 110
Draw ` ` + 250
Over 2.5 + 115 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 24, 2026
