Sports · November 7, 2026
Kansas City Current advance to NWSL semifinals, end 10-game unbeaten streak for Angel City
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The Kansas City Current defeated Angel City 1-0 in the NWSL playoff quarterfinals on Saturday at CPKC Stadium. Michelle Cooper secured the victory by converting a penalty kick during extra time after a scoreless regulation period. The win extends Kansas City's home unbeaten streak to 16 matches and ends Angel City's 10-game unbeaten run. The fourth-seeded Current will advance to the semifinals to face either Gotham FC or Seattle Reign FC.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Kansas City Current defeated Angel City 1-0 in the NWSL quarterfinals.
- Michelle Cooper scored the winning goal via a penalty kick in extra time.
- The match took place at CPKC Stadium.
- Kansas City was the fourth seed in the playoffs.
- The victory extended Kansas City's unbeaten home record.
- Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson made several saves during the match.
Reported by only some outlets
- Kansas City's unbeaten home streak stands at 16 matches.
- The Utah Royals upset the San Diego Wave in another quarterfinal matchup.
- Angel City had a 10-game unbeaten streak snapped by the loss.
- Both teams scored 54 goals during the regular season, tied for the league most.
- The match was played on a Saturday (November 7, 2026).
- Kansas City's Izzy Rodriguez sent in a corner kick four minutes into extra time.
Confirmed
- Kansas City Current defeated Angel City 1-0.
- The winning goal was an extra-time penalty by Michelle Cooper.
- The match was held at CPKC Stadium.
- Kansas City advances to the NWSL semifinals.
Reported
- The Current's home unbeaten run is now 16 matches. (CBS Sports)
- Angel City's unbeaten streak was 10 games prior to this loss. (CBS Sports)
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