Reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga scored in the second minute for the host Kansas City Current, who posted a 3-1 victory over the Portland Thorns in both teams' season opener on Saturday. Chawinga, who led NWSL with 20 goals in 2024,

The 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season is underway. On Saturday afternoon, two clubs hopeful to get off to a good start meet as the KC Current hosts the Portland Thorns.

Here's everything you need to know about KC Current vs. Thorns FC, including TV channel and streaming options for the NWSL matchup.

The Current plays host to the Portland Thorn to open the season for a third straight time. The match, broadcast on ABC, is scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. Saturday. This story will be updated. Daniel Sperry covers soccer for The Star. He can be reached at [email protected].

NWSL season will get started this week, and on Saturday, we have the Kansas City Current taking on the Portland Thorns at 12:30 PM ET.

A win on the field and a win in love! Ellie Wheeler just lived her dream recently! Fans witnessed some wonderful sights on the field on Saturday. First, it was a victory for the KC Current after they defeated the Portland Thorns by 3-1.