2016 was the first time at FC Kansas City experience a down year in their four seasons in the NWSL. After claiming the 2014 & 2015 NWSL titles, the club slipped to a sixth place finish and missed the playoffs for the first time.
However, with the return of star forwards Amy Rodriguez and Sydney Leroux, ambitions, and expectations, are high for 2017. The Blues host the only Sunday match on opening weekend, as host the Boston Breakers at Swope Soccer Village.
Last season
Record: 7-5-8 (26 points)
Finishing Position: 6th
Postseason: N/A
After going undefeated in the 2016 preseason, things seems to be staying the course for the then-defending champions.