Despite the Kansas City Current easily winning the regular season, they were surprised in the playoffs by the eighth-ranked NY Gotham.
- Gotham FC, seeded 8th in the 2025 playoffs, defeated the #1-seeded Kansas City Current 2–1 in extra time in the quarter-finals of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), with the winning goal scored by Katie Stengel in the 121st minute.
- Gotham took the lead in the 68th minute through Jaedyn Shaw, then Kansas City equalised deep into stoppage time of normal time through Ellie Wheeler, forcing extra time.
- Kansas City entered the match with a dominant regular-season record (65 points) and were undefeated at home in the new CPKC Stadium until this fixture; their home run ended with this upset.
- Gotham FC’s victory is considered one of the biggest upsets in NWSL playoff history, given the disparity in seeding, form and home-advantage.
- The win propels Gotham into the semi-finals, where they will meet the 4th-seeded Orlando Pride.
- Gotham credited their belief, cohesion and experience for pulling off the result - showing that despite lower seeding, they were capable of performing under pressure and seizing the moment.
