Meet Kansas City Current, Corinthians' Teal Rising Cup rivals | OneFootball

Corinthians take the field this Thursday (09), at 10 p.m. (Brasília time), to face Kansas City Current in the United States in the semifinal of the Teal Rising Cup. The match marks a rematch between the teams after the final of the last edition of the tournament, when the American club came out on top.

The Brabas’ opponent is in a different situation compared to last season. In 2025, Kansas City Current had the best regular-season campaign in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), finishing at the top with a wide margin. However, the team was eliminated in the very first round of the playoffs, bringing to an end a campaign that had been dominant up to that point.

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In 2026, meanwhile, the team’s performance has been more inconsistent. After five matches in the national league, the team sits in 11th place, with two wins and three losses, in a start to the season below expectations.

For the match against Corinthians, the team is also dealing with key absences due to international call-ups. Players such as Ally Sentnor and Michelle Cooper were called up by the United States national team, while Rocky Rodríguez will represent Costa Rica and Kyra Carusa is with the Republic of Ireland national team. Goalkeeper Lorena, who had initially been called up by Brazil, was withdrawn after suffering an injury.

Among the standout names in the squad, the main reference is forward Temwa Chawinga. The Malawi player made an immediate impact since arriving at the club, finishing as the top scorer in the last two NWSL seasons and being named the competition’s best player in both editions. Even so, her presence in the match is still uncertain after recently returning from injury.

Another familiar name is Brazilian Debinha, who has been with the club since 2023. The forward has played in every one of the team’s matches this season and has already contributed directly with a goal and an assist, maintaining an important role in the attack.

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