Current Erase Early Deficit, Rout Summit 4-1 Behind Hopkins’ Hat Trick
Denver enters on a five-game unbeaten streak, while Kansas City remains unbeaten at home and will be without Croix Bethune and Laney Rouse.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Kansas City Current defeated the Denver Summit 4-1 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, led by forward Haley Hopkins' hat trick.
- Denver Summit captain Lindsey Heaps opened scoring in the 13th minute, but the Kansas City Current responded with four unanswered goals to maintain their unbeaten home record.
- Hopkins equalized in the 39th minute before adding two more goals, while Temwa Chawinga contributed a goal and an assist as Kansas City outshot Denver 22-7.
- This result moves the Kansas City Current to a 12-9-5 record, while the Denver Summit falls to 9-9-8, providing momentum during the competitive NWSL playoff push.
- The Current aims to maintain momentum through the season's final weeks, while Denver must regroup after their first loss in six games, ending their five-game unbeaten streak.
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