In 2025, the Kansas City Current has dominated the NWSL and shattered records. So, after topping the standings in the regular season, and lifting the NWSL Shield trophy with a record five games to spare, it's time to go inside the club and find out what has come together to make this team so remarkable this season.
On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by captain Lo LaBonta, reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga, general maanger Caitlin Carducci, and team owners Angie and Chris Long to take the listener inside the KC Current and their incredible year blazing a trail atop the NWSL. From what it means to be a Current player and how to gel in the relentless out-of-possession system, to why the team's disappointing end to 2024 sparked new levels of commitment and energy, and to how the club sees itself as a global women's soccer powerhouse on and off the pitch.
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Referenced on the show
Kansas City Current clinch NWSL playoff spot with 8 weeks to spare
After her first USWNT call-up at 32, Lo’eau LaBonta expects nothing, ‘willing to give everything’
KC Current owners Angie and Chris Long expand to multi-club model, purchasing Danish club HB Koge
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Lo LaBonta, Temwa Chawinga, Caitlin Carducci, Angie Long, Chris Long
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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