2021 Kansas City NWSL season

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Kansas City NWSL
2021 season
Kansas City NWSL 2021.jpg
Kansas City NWSL's 2021 home opener on May 26, 2021, at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas.
OwnersAngie Long
Chris Long
Brittany Mahomes
General manager Camille Levin Ashton
Head coach Huw Williams
Stadium Legends Field
(capacity: 10,385)
2021 10th
2021 NWSL Challenge Cup 5th, West Division
Top goalscorerLeague: Darian Jenkins (3)
All: Amy Rodriguez (4)
Highest home attendance6,345 (Oct. 30 vs. RGN)
Lowest home attendance3,449 (Oct. 13 vs. HOU)
Average home league attendance4,861
Biggest win3–0 (Oct. 13 vs. HOU)
Biggest defeat0–4 (Aug. 21 at NC)
  2020 (UTA)
2022  
All statistics correct as of July 20, 2022.

The 2021 Kansas City NWSL season was the team's first season as a professional women's soccer team. Kansas City NWSL plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. The team rebranded at halftime of its final match to the Kansas City Current. [1]

Contents

Background

Kansas City previously had an NWSL team in 2017, when two-time champions FC Kansas City ceased operations and its player-related assets were transferred to expansion team Utah Royals FC. [2] Three years later, the Royals also had to cease operations, and a Kansas City-based ownership group led by financial executives Angie and Chris Long took advantage to secure an expansion team along with the Royals' player-related assets on December 7, 2020. [3] Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and former college soccer player at University of Texas at Tyler, purchased a stake in the team as well. [4]

Stadium

The team began play at 10,385-capacity Legends Field, a baseball park in Kansas City, Kansas, that was home to the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [5] However, the team moved its inaugural home match, scheduled for April 26, to Children's Mercy Park due to delays in construction at Legends Field. [6]

Team

Staff

Upon forming Kansas City NWSL, the Longs immediately named Huw Williams, former general manager of FC Kansas City, as the team's inaugural head coach. [3] The team subsequently named the rest of its staff on January 11, 2021. [7]

As of January 11, 2021. [7]
Technical
General managerFlag of England.svg Derek Shoare
Head coachFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg Huw Williams
Assistant coachesFlag of Spain.svg Natalia Astrain
Flag of North Macedonia.svg Goran Karadjov
Flag of Argentina.svg Lucas Rodriguez
Goalkeeper coachFlag of the United States.svg Alli Lipsher
Sports Science and Medical
Sports performance coachTerrence Kennell
Athletic trainerBailey Torrez
Medical directorKirk McCullough
Team doctorMeg Gibson
Team Operations
Equipment managerKarly Cebula
Team administratorJessica Buller

Squad

Upon formation, the NWSL awarded Kansas City NWSL with the player rights, draft picks, and other roster-related assets of the defunct Utah Royals FC, which formed the team's inaugural roster. [3]

As of November 4, 2021. [8]
No.Pos.PlayerNation
0 GK Katelyn Rowland Flag of the United States.svg  United States
1 GK Adrianna Franch Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2 DF Rachel Corsie Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
4 FW Hailie Mace Flag of the United States.svg  United States
5 DF Sydney Miramontez Flag of the United States.svg  United States
6 DF Katie Bowen Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
7 DF Elizabeth Ball Flag of the United States.svg  United States
9 MF Lo'eau LaBonta Flag of the United States.svg  United States
11 MF Desiree Scott Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
13 FW Darian Jenkins Flag of the United States.svg  United States
14 MF Gaby Vincent Flag of the United States.svg  United States
16 FW Jaycie Johnson Flag of the United States.svg  United States
17 FW Arielle Ship Flag of the United States.svg  United States
19 DF Michelle Maemone Flag of the United States.svg  United States
20 DF Mallory Weber Flag of the United States.svg  United States
21 FW Mariana Larroquette Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
22 MF Maddie Nolf Flag of the United States.svg  United States
23 DF Kiki Pickett Flag of the United States.svg  United States
24 DF Taylor Leach Flag of the United States.svg  United States
25 FW Kristen Hamilton Flag of the United States.svg  United States
26 MF Jordyn Listro Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
28 MF Addie McCain Flag of the United States.svg  United States
29 DF Kate Del Fava Flag of the United States.svg  United States
66 MF Chloe Logarzo Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
77 FW Jéssica Silva Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
99 MF Victoria Pickett Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada

Competitions

Challenge Cup

Group stage

April 9, 2021 (2021-04-09)1 Portland Thorns FC 2–1 Kansas City NWSL Portland, Oregon
19:30 PDT
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 4,646
Referee: Danielle Chesky
Assistant referees: Deleana Quan, Kali Smith
Fourth official: Adorae Monroy
April 21, 2021 (2021-04-21)2 Chicago Red Stars 1–1 Kansas City NWSL Bridgeview, Illinois
17:30 CDT
Report Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Referee: Natalie Simon
Assistant referees: Jennifer Garner, Rachel Smith
Fourth official: Calin Radosav
April 26, 2021 (2021-04-26)3 Kansas City NWSL 0–3 Houston Dash Kansas City, Kansas
19:30 CDT
Report
Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
Attendance: 4,669
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
Assistant referees: Tiffini Turpin, Melissa Gonzalez
Fourth official: Luis Tribaldo
May 3, 2021 (2021-05-03)4 Kansas City NWSL 1–2 OL Reign Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 3,079
Referee: Karen Callado
Assistant referees: Kali Smith, Jack Ryan-Feldman
Fourth official: Velimir Stefanovic

West Division standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Portland Thorns FC 431062+410Qualification for the Championship
2 OL Reign 42115507
3 Houston Dash 413042+26
4 Chicago Red Stars 40223522
5 Kansas City 40134841
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Regular season

Matches

May 15, 2021 (2021-05-15)1 Racing Louisville FC 0–0 Kansas City NWSL Louisville, Kentucky
17:00 EDT
Report Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,622
May 23, 2021 (2021-05-23)2 Houston Dash 2–2 Kansas City NWSL Houston, Texas
18:00 CDT
Report Stadium: BBVA Stadium
Attendance: 3,034
May 26, 2021 (2021-05-26)3 Kansas City NWSL 0–2 Chicago Red Stars Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 5,272
May 30, 2021 (2021-05-30)4 Orlando Pride 1–0 Kansas City NWSL Orlando, Florida
18:00 EDT Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 4,044
June 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)5 Kansas City NWSL 0–1 Houston Dash Kansas City, Kansas
13:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 4,265
June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)6 Portland Thorns FC 1–0 Kansas City NWSL Portland, Oregon
13:00 PDT
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
June 23, 2021 (2021-06-23)7 Kansas City NWSL 1–3 Orlando Pride Kansas City, Kansas
13:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 4,197
June 26, 2021 (2021-06-26)8 Kansas City NWSL 1–2 Washington Spirit Kansas City, Kansas
19:30 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 5,157
July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)9 NJ/NY Gotham FC 1–1 Kansas City NWSL Harrison, New Jersey
22:20 EDT
Report Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 2,307
July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)10 OL Reign 2–0 Kansas City NWSL Tacoma, Washington
16:00 PDT
Report
Stadium: Cheney Stadium
Attendance: 3,124
July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)11 Kansas City NWSL 0–0 North Carolina Courage Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 5,239
August 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)12 Portland Thorns FC 2–0 Kansas City NWSL Portland, Oregon
12:00 PDT
Report Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,246
August 8, 2021 (2021-08-08)13 Racing Louisville FC 3–1 Kansas City NWSL Louisville, Kentucky
14:00 EDT
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 5,843
August 14, 2021 (2021-08-14)14 Kansas City NWSL 1–0 OL Reign Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 5,368
August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)15 North Carolina Courage 4–0 Kansas City NWSL Cary, North Carolina
19:00 EDT
Report
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 4,943
August 25, 2021 (2021-08-25)16 Kansas City NWSL 2–1 Racing Louisville FC Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 3,997
August 28, 2021 (2021-08-28)17 Chicago Red Stars 3–0 Kansas City NWSL Bridgeview, Illinois
19:00 CDT
Report Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 3,536
September 5, 2021 (2021-09-05)18 Kansas City NWSL 0–0 North Carolina Courage Kansas City, Kansas
18:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 4,583
September 26, 2021 (2021-09-26)19 Washington Spirit 2–1 Kansas City NWSL Leesburg, Virginia
17:00 EDT
Report
Stadium: Segra Field
Attendance: 3,295
October 10, 2021 (2021-10-10)20 Kansas City NWSL 0–0 Portland Thorns FC Kansas City, Kansas
16:00 CDT Report Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 5,438
October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)21 Kansas City NWSL 3–0 Houston Dash Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 3,449
October 16, 2021 (2021-10-16)22 Chicago Red Stars 2–1 Kansas City NWSL Bridgeview, Illinois
19:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 4,488
October 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)23 Kansas City NWSL 1–1 NJ/NY Gotham FC Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 4,733
October 30, 2021 (2021-10-30)24 Kansas City Current 0–3 OL Reign Kansas City, Kansas
19:00 CDT
Report
Stadium: Legends Field
Attendance: 6,345
Note: Kansas City NWSL changed its name and crest at halftime to Kansas City Current. [1]

Regular season standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Portland Thorns FC 2413563317+1644 NWSL Shield
2 OL Reign 2413383724+1342 Playoffs – Semi-finals
3 Washington Spirit (C)2411672926+339 Playoffs – First round
4 Chicago Red Stars 2411582828038
5 NJ/NY Gotham FC 2481152921+835
6 North Carolina Courage 249692823+533
7 Houston Dash 2495103131032
8 Orlando Pride 2477102732528
9 Racing Louisville FC 24571221401922
10 Kansas City 24371415362116
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2437141536 −2116345913 −4039623 −17

Last updated: October 30, 2021.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Results by matchday

Matchday123456789101112131415161718192021222324
StadiumAAHAHAHHAAHAAHAHAHAHHAHH
ResultDDLLLLLLDLDLLWLWLDLDWLDL
Position268101010101010101010101010101010101010101010
Updated to match(es) played on October 30, 2021. Source: NWSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Statistical leaders

As of October 30, 2021, for all competitions. [9]

Top scorers

RankNat.PlayerGoals
1 Flag of the United States.svg Amy Rodriguez 4
2 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins 3
3 Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Larroquette 2
49 players1

Top assists

RankNat.PlayerAssists
1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Katie Bowen 2
Flag of the United States.svg Lo'eau LaBonta
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Victoria Pickett
Flag of Portugal.svg Jéssica Silva
5 Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Larroquette 1
Flag of the United States.svg Hailie Mace
Flag of the United States.svg Abby Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Mallory Weber

Shutouts

RankNat.PlayerClean sheets
1 Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch 3
2 Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Barnhart 1
Flag of the United States.svg Carly Nelson
Flag of the United States.svg Abby Smith

Awards

NWSL weekly awards

Player of the Week

WeekNat.PlayerWonRef.
5 Flag of the United States.svg Elyse Bennett Won [10]

Save of the Week

WeekNat.PlayerWonRef.
5 Flag of the United States.svg Abby Smith Won [11]
7 Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Barnhart Nom. [12]
8Nom. [13]
10 Flag of the United States.svg Kristen Edmonds Nom. [14]
14 Flag of the United States.svg Katelyn Rowland Nom. [15]
16 Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch Nom. [16]
20Nom. [17]
22Nom. [18]

Transactions

2021 NWSL Draft

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2021 NWSL Draft was held on January 13, 2021. The NWSL awarded Kansas City all of the defunct Utah Royals FC team's player rights and draft picks upon its dissolution. [3]

RoundPickNat.PlayerPos.CollegeStatusRef.
14 Flag of the United States.svg Kiki Pickett DF Stanford Signed to three-year contract [19] [20]
215 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Victoria Pickett MF Wisconsin Signed to three-year contract [21] [22]
16 Flag of England.svg Lucy Parker DF UCLA Not signed or named to preseason roster [22]
17 Flag of the United States.svg Addie McCain MF Texas A&M Signed to two-year contract [21] [22]
436 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Loera MF Santa Clara Signed to two-year contract in 2022 [23]
36 Flag of the United States.svg Brookelynn Entz MF Kansas State Not signed or named to preseason roster [22]

Transfers in

DateNat.PlayerPos.Previous clubFee/notesRef.
December 22, 2020 Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Larroquette FW Flag of Norway.svg Lyn Fotball Signed two-year contract; no fee disclosed. [24] [25]
January 28, 2021 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chloe Logarzo MF Flag of England.svg Bristol City W.F.C. Signed two-year contract; no fee disclosed. [26] [27]
March 30, 2021 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordyn Listro MF Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride Acquired in exchange for Kansas City's natural third-round pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft, or conditionally the team's second-round pick in the 2022 or 2023 NWSL Drafts. [28]
May 10, 2021 Flag of Portugal.svg Jéssica Silva FW Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyonnais Féminin Signed two-year contract. [29] [30]
July 22, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Kristen Hamilton FW Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage Acquired in exchange for $60,000 in allocation money and Amy Rodriguez. [31]
Flag of the United States.svg Hailie Mace MF
Flag of the United States.svg Katelyn Rowland GK
August 18, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Adrianna Franch GK Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC Acquired in exchange for $150,000 in allocation money and Abby Smith. [32]

Transfers out

DateNat.PlayerPos.Destination clubFee/notesRef.
July 22, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Amy Rodriguez FW Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage Traded with $60,000 in allocation money in exchange for Kristen Hamilton, Hailie Mace, and Katelyn Rowland. [31]
August 18, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Abby Smith GK Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC Traded with $150,000 in allocation money in exchange for Adrianna Franch. [32]
August 24, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Carly Nelson GK Flag of Denmark.svg FC Nordsjælland Loaned for duration of FC Nordsjælland's season. [33]
September 1, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Michele Vasconcelos FW Flag of Spain.svg Sevilla FC On loan until June 2022. [34] [35]
December 20, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Gaby Vincent DF/MF Flag of the United States.svg Washington Spirit Traded in exchange for $25,000 in allocation money and Washington's natural fourth-round selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft. [32]
December 21, 2021 Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Larroquette FWBought out of the remainder of her contract. [36] [37]
Flag of Scotland.svg Katie Bowen DFWaived.
Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Maemone DFWaived.
January 11, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins FW Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride Traded in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money and Orlando's natural second-round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. [38]
January 21, 2022 Flag of Portugal.svg Jéssica Silva FW Flag of Portugal.svg S.L. Benfica Transferred for undisclosed terms. [39] [40]
January 27, 2022 Flag of Scotland.svg Rachel Corsie DF Flag of England.svg Aston Villa W.F.C. Transferred for undisclosed terms. [41] [39]

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