Hopkins Hat Trick Leads Current to 6-1 Rout Over SE Palmeiras

Haley Hopkins scored three goals in 36 minutes as Kansas City Current cruised to victory.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:39pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the explosive energy and raw athleticism of a women's soccer match, figures and details dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint.Haley Hopkins' hat trick fueled the Kansas City Current's dominant victory over SE Palmeiras, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and big-game potential.Kansas City Today

Haley Hopkins scored a hat trick in just 36 minutes to lead the Kansas City Current to a dominant 6-1 win over SE Palmeiras on Sunday. The Current jumped out to an early lead with an own goal and additional scores from Amelia White, Lo'eau LaBonta, and Temwa Chawinga. Former Current forward Bia Zaneratto scored the lone goal for the visitors.

Why it matters

The victory extends the Current's strong start to the season and showcases the team's offensive firepower, led by the breakout performance of Haley Hopkins. The lopsided result also highlights the growing parity in women's professional soccer, with an international powerhouse like SE Palmeiras struggling against a rising MLS-affiliated club.

The details

The Current took control early, going up 1-0 just two minutes into the match on an own goal. Hopkins then scored in the 7th, 26th, and 36th minutes to complete her hat trick. Amelia White and Temwa Chawinga also found the back of the net for the home team, while former Current player Bia Zaneratto scored Palmeiras' lone goal in the 82nd minute.

  • The match was played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Hopkins scored her three goals within a 36-minute span in the first half.

The players

Haley Hopkins

A forward for the Kansas City Current who scored a hat trick in the match.

Lo'eau LaBonta

A midfielder for the Kansas City Current who assisted on one of Hopkins' goals.

Amelia White

A player for the Kansas City Current who scored her first professional goal in the match.

Temwa Chawinga

A player for the Kansas City Current who scored a goal in the match.

Bia Zaneratto

A former Kansas City Current forward who scored the lone goal for SE Palmeiras.

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What they’re saying

“Haley just took the game over in that first half. When she's on like that, she's unstoppable.”

— Lo'eau LaBonta, Midfielder, Kansas City Current

What’s next

The Kansas City Current will resume league play on April 24 when they visit the Washington Spirit.

The takeaway

The Kansas City Current's dominant victory over SE Palmeiras, led by Haley Hopkins' hat trick, demonstrates the team's offensive firepower and the growing parity in women's professional soccer, where an MLS-affiliated club can now compete with an international powerhouse.