KC Current upsets No. 1-seeded Gotham in NWSL semifinal, setting up Final appearance vs. Spirit

The Kansas City Current are heading to the NWSL Final after getting revenge on Gotham FC. The Current pulled to a 2-1 upset on the road, ending the Shield Winner’s path to defend their championship. For the second week in a row, Gotham failed to hit a single shot on target — but still managed to get a goal. This week, though, it wasn’t enough. Kansas City took the lead in the 20th minute after a beautiful direct free kick from Croix Bethune. The 25-year-old midfielder curved the ball around the Gotham wall to buries it into the lower left corner. BEND IT LIKE BETHUNE 💫 KC takes the lead! NWSL Playoffs presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/F4mQePT5QJ — National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 15, 2026 Even with their offensive struggles continuing, a Midge Purce cross forced an own goal in the 69th minute to get Gotham on the board. Gotham FC find a way to tie up the semifinal 💪 NWSL Playoffs presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/Itbzs4Bhz1 — National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 15, 2026 Current captain Lo’eau Labonta nearly pulled her team ahead as time began to run out, hitting a strike that bounced off the right post. Meanwhile, Gotham keeper Ann-Katrin Berger, one of the finalists for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, continued her stunning run with a number of miraculous saves. But in the 89th minute, Haley Hopkins hit a strike off a set piece that hit the crossbar, going down and in to send Kansas City to the Championship. This story will be updated.