Debinha Climbs Goal Scoring Charts in KC Current Victory

The Current defeated Gotham FC 2-1, with Debinha tying the league's second all-time goal scoring record.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:35pm

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The Kansas City Current returned to the win column on Saturday, defeating Gotham FC 2-1 in a rematch of last season's playoff matchup. The victory, KC's second of the season, came despite ongoing questions about the team's performance. The game featured several individual milestones, including Debinha's 21st career league goal, tying her for second on the all-time list.

Why it matters

The Current's win helps alleviate some of the pressure from their recent three-game losing streak, while Debinha's goal-scoring milestone cements her status as one of the league's elite players. The team will look to build on this result as they navigate the early part of the season.

The details

Debinha scored the opening goal for the Current, her 21st in league play, tying her with teammate Lo LaBonta for second on the all-time list. Michelle Cooper added the game-winning goal for KC, her 13th in league competition, which also tied her with CeCe Delzer for fourth on that list. Several other Current players reached individual milestones, including Izzy Rodriguez, Temwa Chawinga, Ellie Bravo-Young, Gabrielle Robinson, and Lorena.

  • Debinha's goal was her 21st in league play.
  • Michelle Cooper's goal was her 13th in league play.
  • It was Cooper's 15th goal in all competitions.
  • Izzy Rodriguez made her 57th start in league play.
  • Temwa Chawinga's assist was her 9th in league play.

The players

Debinha

A midfielder for the Kansas City Current, Debinha's goal in the match tied her for second on the league's all-time goal scoring list.

Michelle Cooper

A forward for the Kansas City Current, Cooper scored the game-winning goal, tying her for fourth on the league's all-time goal scoring list.

Lo LaBonta

A midfielder for the Kansas City Current, LaBonta is tied with Debinha for second on the league's all-time goal scoring list.

CeCe Delzer

A former player for the Kansas City Current, Delzer is tied with Michelle Cooper for fourth on the league's all-time goal scoring list.

Temwa Chawinga

A midfielder for the Kansas City Current, Chawinga recorded an assist in the match, tying her for fourth on the league's all-time assist list.

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What they’re saying

“Debinha continues to be a driving force for our team, and we're thrilled to see her climb the league's goal scoring charts.”

— Huw Williams, Head Coach, Kansas City Current

“This was an important win for us, and we're proud of the team's effort and resilience. We'll look to build on this result as we move forward.”

— Nikki Stanton, Captain, Kansas City Current

What’s next

The Current will look to build on this victory as they continue their season, with their next match scheduled for April 12th against the Portland Thorns.

The takeaway

Debinha's goal-scoring milestone and the Current's hard-fought victory over Gotham FC demonstrate the team's talent and potential, even as they work to address early-season questions. The win provides a much-needed boost as the Current aim to climb the league standings.