The Kansas City Current are finding their best form at a crucial point in the season, giving co-owners Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes plenty of reason to feel optimistic. With the NWSL playoffs approaching, Kansas City has climbed into fourth place after a convincing road victory over Utah. Haley Hopkins has emerged as a key attacking force, while the team's recent performances suggest that its earlier struggles may finally be behind it. The timing could hardly be better, with a top-four finish offering the Current a valuable chance to host a playoff match.




Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes' KC Current find their rhythmThe KC Current have made a strong push towards the postseason after a difficult stretch threatened to derail their campaign. Their 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals marked another important step, moving the team into fourth place with only two regular-season matches remaining.




The Current have scored 11 goals and conceded just two across their last three games. That improvement has restored confidence within the squad and strengthened their chances of securing a home playoff fixture.




Midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo believes the team has reached an important turning point.




“I think we’ve definitely turned a corner,” DiBernardo said. “And I think these last few games have really given us a lot of confidence. And getting a road win, I think, was also huge for us.”




The team's progress is especially significant for owners Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, who have helped bring greater attention to women's football in Kansas City. Their involvement connects the club to one of the city's most prominent sporting families, while the Current continue to build their own identity through performances on the pitch.




A top-four finish would allow Kansas City to host a playoff game during the November 5-7 weekend. The team also has several routes to securing a postseason place, making its upcoming home match against the Washington Spirit particularly important.




Haley Hopkins gives KC Current a new attacking weaponHopkins has become one of the Current's most important players at exactly the right time. The striker has scored six goals and provided an assist across the team's last three matches, taking her season tally to 11 goals and four assists.




Her growing influence has helped Kansas City spread the scoring responsibility across its attack. Temwa Chawinga remains a major threat, but Hopkins' finishing, aerial ability and work rate have added another dimension to the team's forward line.




Head coach Chris Armas has praised her ability to find scoring positions and lead the press.




“She arrives in those areas, players put the ball in those areas, and she also leads our press from up high.”




Since Ally Sentnor's departure in a trade with Angel City , Hopkins has stepped into a larger role and delivered consistently. Her recent form could prove decisive as the playoffs approach.




For Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, the Current's late-season surge offers an encouraging sign of the club's progress. The challenge now is to maintain that momentum when the stakes rise. With Hopkins scoring freely and the defence looking more secure, Kansas City has a genuine opportunity to turn its strong finish into a memorable postseason run.