With the 2022 Challenge Cup behind them, the Kansas City Current returned to Children’s Mercy Park in front of 6,140 fans for the home opener of the 2022 NWSL season, facing a familiar team, the Houston Dash, a team defeated twice in the Challenge Cup tournament.
How they lined up
Hallie Mace returned to the starting XI, playing in the wings along with Kristen Edmonds, and Kristen Hamilton as the only true forward. Elizabeth Ball, Taylor Leach, and Jenna Winebrenner playing in a three-back, allowing the team to press more forward.