KC Current earn a point after late goal in stoppage time

After a tough 4-0 loss in Chicago on Wednesday, the one that broke the 13-match unbeaten streak, the Kansas City Current returned to Children’s Mercy Park to face the Portland Thorns FC. The Current were looking for a pivotal win to regain the number one spot in the NWSL standings and become the first team to claim a spot in the NWSL playoffs, but the game against the Portland Thorns would be a tough challenge and made it difficult for the Current to score, despite its many chances.

After a tough physical game, the Thorns, who were also looking to climb to the number spot with a win, scored late in the second half and seemed like the team to win the game. Goalkeeper AD Franch recored 8 saves…