Episodes

  • Roster Battles: Lorena vs. Franch, Hocking rising, Chawinga's supporting cast — Kansas City Current playoff push | Beatline Current

    Roster Battles: Lorena vs. Franch, Hocking rising, Chawinga's supporting cast — Kansas City Current playoff push | Beatline Current
    Aug 23 2026
    The Kansas City Current are in a fierce roster battle as they push for an NWSL playoff spot. With a 9-4-8 record and sitting 7th, every position is under the microscope. Goalkeeper Lorena made three saves in the last match, but is she the long-term answer? Ryan and Melissa break down the biggest battles, including the striker depth behind Temwa Chawinga and the unsettled fullback positions.

    Penelope Hocking is trending up after leading the team in shots, while Kayla Sharples continues to anchor the midfield. The episode also covers the competition between veterans and newcomers, and makes bold predictions on who might be cut as the roster tightens. With the playoffs on the line, the Current need players to step up now.

    The hosts also revisit their previous prediction that the Current will sneak into the playoffs if they win their next two games. Can they do it? Tune in to hear the full breakdown of the roster battles that will define the rest of the season.

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:20 Today's Rundown
    1:13 Goalkeeper Battle: Lorena vs. Franch
    2:40 Attacking Depth and Midfield Battles
    5:10 Roster Cut Predictions
    6:33 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/kansas-city-current/

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/kc/2026-08-23/transcript.html

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    #KansasCityCurrent #NWSL #RosterBattles #PlayoffPush #Lorena #Hocking #Chawinga #Sharples #BeatlinePodcast #SoccerAnalysis #CurrentSoccer #NWSL2026

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    7 mins
  • Kansas City Current Mailbag: Temwa Chawinga's Ballon d'Or Push, Roster Battles, World Cup Hopes | Beatline Current

    Kansas City Current Mailbag: Temwa Chawinga's Ballon d'Or Push, Roster Battles, World Cup Hopes | Beatline Current
    Aug 22 2026
    In this mailbag episode, we break down Temwa Chawinga's incredible WAFCON run and her Ballon d'Or credentials after winning the Golden Boot. The Current sit 7th in the NWSL with a 9-3-8 record, and we answer fan questions about the playoff push, the recent win over Utah Royals, and what's next.

    We discuss Penelope Hocking's shooting, Kayla Sharples' passing, and Lorena's saves from the Utah game. We also dive into roster battles, including who should start up top alongside Chawinga and how to handle the midfield rotation. Listeners ask about the attacking trio, the back line's consistency, and whether the Current can make a deep playoff run.

    Finally, we tackle a fun hypothetical: if you could add any NWSL player to this roster, who would it be? And we hit a lightning round with quick takes on the Gotham FC matchup, the team's identity, and Malawi's World Cup chances. Big questions, bold answers, and a rally cry for the Current faithful. Subscribe, rate, and share!

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:20 Today's Rundown
    1:12 Chawinga's Ballon d'Or Case
    2:44 Roster Battles
    4:19 Hypotheticals and Lightning Round
    5:37 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/kansas-city-current/

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/kc/2026-08-22/transcript.html

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    #KCCurrent #NWSL #TemwaChawinga #BallonDor #WAFCON #Malawi #UtahRoyals #GothamFC #PlayoffPush #Lorena #Hocking #Sharples #CurrentSoccer

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    6 mins
  • Kansas City Current: Temwa Chawinga's Ballon d'Or Case and Playoff Push | Beatline Current

    Kansas City Current: Temwa Chawinga's Ballon d'Or Case and Playoff Push | Beatline Current
    Aug 20 2026
    In this episode of Beatline, hosts Melissa and Ryan dive into the Kansas City Current's playoff push as they sit 7th in the standings with a 9-3-8 record. The focal point is Temwa Chawinga, whose Golden Boot-winning WAFCON campaign and emotional journey with Malawi have sparked Ballon d'Or buzz. The Current are on the outside looking in, and the hosts debate whether one player can carry the team to the postseason.

    Melissa and Ryan answer fan mailbag questions about managing Chawinga's minutes ahead of the World Cup, the underrated contributions of Kayla Sharples and goalkeeper Lorena, and whether Penelope Hocking can be a consistent secondary scorer. They analyze the Current's attacking woes, the impact of Portland's Olivia Moultrie's ACL tear, and the team's chances of leapfrogging rivals. The episode also features a fun hypothetical on who should take a championship-winning penalty and a lightning round covering playoff odds, Ballon d'Or realism, and the team's ceiling.

    This episode is perfect for Kansas City Current fans and NWSL enthusiasts who want in-depth analysis of the playoff race, player performances, and the tactical decisions that could define the stretch run. Join Melissa and Ryan daily for the latest on the Current, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show. Go Current!

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Beatline Sports
    0:17 Today's Rundown
    1:09 Chawinga's Ballon d'Or and Playoff Hopes
    3:36 Roster Battles and Tactical Questions
    5:36 Hypotheticals and Lightning Round
    6:50 Final Word

    More coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com...

    Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com...

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    #KansasCityCurrent #NWSL #TemwaChawinga #BallonDor #PlayoffPush #Chawinga #CurrentSoccer #Beatline #MelissaAndRyan #SoccerPodcast #KaylaSharples #PenelopeHocking #Lorena #GoCurrent

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    8 mins