Who will break the unbeaten streak? Kansas City Current and Orlando Pride play a great game

Get ready for a clash of giants! Kansas City Current, league leaders with a 10-0-5 record, face Orlando Pride, who have exactly the same record and are in second place, well in the rearview mirror. Both teams are unbeaten in 15 matches, but something has to give this Saturday at CPKC Stadium. It's more than a game, it's a clash of titans that will define who is the true leader of the NWSL.

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Kansas City Current's 2-0 win over the Houston Dash was historic, setting a new NWSL record of 17 unbeaten games since the 2023 season. Temwa Chawinga shone once again, scoring two goals and becoming the first player to reach double figures in goals this season for the club. Her electric speed and impressive strength are a nightmare for opposing defenses, and she shows no signs of slowing down. Current has dominated with a powerful attack, leading the league in goals scored.

On the other side, Orlando Pride are also coming off a resounding 3-0 win against Angel City FC. Brazilian striker Adriana scored two quick goals in the first half, while Barbra Banda sealed the win with a second-half strike. With a solid defense that has only conceded 11 goals in 15 games, the Pride are relentless in both attack and defense. Banda, with 11 goals and 5 assists, has been a revelation this season, showing why she was named NWSL Player of the Month in May 2024.

The two teams last met in 2023, with Kansas City Current coming out victorious 2-1 in Orlando. Vanessa DiBernardo was crucial, providing assists for both Kansas City goals, one of them to Debinha, who scored against goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. This recent history adds fuel to the fire for this Saturday's clash.

This isn't just a game of numbers and statistics, it's a clash of styles and philosophies. Kansas City, with their overwhelming attack, face one of the strongest defenses in the league. Temwa Chawinga's pressure on the Houston Dash defense in the last match resulted in mistakes that she promptly capitalized on, showing that the Orlando Pride defense will have to be at its best to contain her threat.

On the other hand, the Orlando Pride have been exemplary in their defensive discipline and efficiency in attack. Banda, Marta and Adriana, in short, are a team with a different winning mentality, capable of dismantling any defense. It will be interesting to see how Kansas City's defense, which has been very solid, handles this kind of situation.

What makes this game even more intriguing is the fact that both teams have a lot at stake. It's not just about maintaining their unbeaten record, but also about sending a clear message to the rest of the league about how they've both been one of the protagonists. A win for either side could be the boost they need for the second half of the season, while a defeat could be a blow to team morale.

With so much talent on the pitch and so much at stake, this is the kind of game that defines seasons and creates legends. Who will prevail? Kansas City's ferocious attack led by Chawinga or Orlando Pride's impenetrable defense and clinical attack with Banda and her teammates? We won't know the answer until the ball rolls. At the end of the day, what makes this match so special is the combination of skill, strategy and sheer will to win that both teams bring.