Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) meets her mother on the field and embraces her after the Pride defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the NWSL Championship on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at CPKC Stadium.
Kansas City Current midfielder Debinha (99) leaps over Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Shelby Hogan (18) in an attempt to score a goal during the first half of an NWSL match against the Portland Thorns FC at CPKC Stadium on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Current forward Bia Zaneratto (9) celebrates a goal in the first half with forward Temwa Chawinga (6) during an NWSL game against Bay FC on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Current forward Bia Zaneratto (9) shields the ball from Bay FC midfielder Deyna Casillanos (10) in the first half of an NWSL game on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga (6) jumps over Bay FC defender Kayla Sharples (27) in the first half during an NWSL game against Bay FC on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Kansas City.
Richard Harper, draped in Kansas City Current colors, with his face and beard painted to match, passionately cheers during an NWSL game between Kansas City Current and Bay FC on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Kansas City.
Photographer Sporting Kansas City forward Willy Agada (23) scores a second goal against the Portland Timbers in the first half during an MLS game against the Portland Timbers at Children's Mercy Park on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Sporting Kansas City forward Alenis Vargas (20) outmaneuvers Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) for the ball in the second half of an MLS game at Children's Mercy Park on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Photographer Sporting Kansas City defender Dany Rosero (5) celebrates with fans and teammates after scoring a goal against the Portland Timbers during an MLS game at Children's Mercy Park on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
A young Inter Miami fan makes it onto the field to take a photo with forward Lionel Messi (10) in the second half during an MLS game against Sporting Kansas City at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) bypasses Sporting Kansas City defender Andreu Fontàs (3) in the first half during an MLS game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City.
Sporting Kansas City midfielder Erik Thommy (26) celebrates his second goal in the second half during an MLS game between Inter Miami at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shields the ball from Sporting Kansas City defender Robert Voloder (4) in the first half of an MLS game against Sporting Kansas City at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Current midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta (10) tumbles as she attempts to steal the ball from North Carolina Courage forward Brittany Ratcliffe (11) during an NWSL game on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga (6) fights for possession against North Carolina Courage defender Ryan Williams (13) in the second half of the NWSL match at CPKC Stadium on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Kansas City.
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (16) attempts to assist referee Humberto Panjoj, who collapses from the extreme heat during the first half of a Group A Copa America match against Peru at Children’s Mercy Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (16) blocks a shot by Peru forward Gianluca Lapadula (14) during a Group A Copa America 2024 match on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Canada players cheer after forward Jonathan David (10) shoots a goal in the second half of a Group A Copa America match against Peru at Children’s Mercy Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Uruguay midfielder Nahitan Nández (8) fouls United States defender Antonee Robinson (5) the first half of a Copa America match at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Kansas City.
United States midfielder Weston McKennie (8) hits a header in the first half of a Copa America match against Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Kansas City.
United States midfielder Weston McKennie (8) attempts to steal the ball from Uruguay midfielder Nahitan Nández (8) in the first half during a Copa America match at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Kansas City.
An Uruguay fan celebrates after Uruguay defender Mathías Olivera (16) scores a goal in the second half of a Copa America match at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Kansas City.