Sporting KC Suffers Blowout Loss to Colorado Rapids

KC Current also falls to Chicago Stars in NWSL action

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:18am

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Sporting Kansas City returned home from a road win only to suffer a crushing 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Rapids. The team faced criticism for its lineup changes and poor officiating, while player Jake Davis delivered a message of resilience to the fans. Meanwhile, the KC Current also lost its match against the Chicago Stars, a surprising result given the team's strong 2025 season.

Why it matters

Sporting KC's loss was a major letdown after their previous victory, raising questions about the team's consistency and ability to maintain momentum. The Current's defeat also signaled potential challenges ahead in the new NWSL season, as the team looks to build on its prior success.

The details

Sporting KC was dominated by the Colorado Rapids, who scored four unanswered goals. The team faced scrutiny over its lineup decisions and the officiating, which many felt was poor. After the game, player Jake Davis delivered a message to the fans, urging them to stick with the team as they work to improve. Meanwhile, the KC Current's loss to the Chicago Stars, who were coming off a blowout defeat the prior week, was an unexpected result that has raised concerns about the team's ability to maintain its high level of play from the 2025 season.

  • Sporting KC lost to the Colorado Rapids 4-1 on March 22, 2026.
  • The KC Current lost to the Chicago Stars on March 23, 2026.

The players

Jake Davis

A player for Sporting KC who delivered a message of resilience to the fans after the team's loss.

Fotis Bazakos

The referee who officiated the Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids match, and whose performance was criticized by many.

Mallory Swanson

A star player for the Chicago Stars who was absent from the team's match against the KC Current.

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What they’re saying

“The result doesn't reflect what we're doing here. We'll be better.”

— Jake Davis, Sporting KC Player

“The fans showed up… I hope that every fan knows that we noticed.”

— Jake Davis, Sporting KC Player

What’s next

Sporting KC will look to rebound from the loss when they face the Seattle Sounders on March 29, 2026.

The takeaway

Sporting KC and the KC Current both suffered unexpected defeats, highlighting the challenges of maintaining consistent success in a competitive sports landscape. The teams will need to regroup and make adjustments to bounce back and regain their form.