The Kansas City Current opened the 2023 NWSL season with a 1-0 loss at WakeMed Soccer Park. The North Carolina Courage earned the first win of the season on a long distance shot from Mille Gejl. The Courage newcomer slid the shot through traffic and surprised Current keeper AD Franch to take the lead in the 23rd minute.
Kansas City head coach Matt Potter was limited in player selection, not even filling out a full bench because of so many injuries. Potter went with a four-player back line in contrast to last season.