While Saturday’s NWSL Final was a disappointment for the Kansas City Current and KC fans, three players with ties to Kansas City did bring home the championship with the Portland Thorns. Former FC Kansas City captain, Becky Sauerbrunn started and played the whole game for the Thorns in the win. Former KC Current goalkeeper Abby Smith was on the bench for the Thorns in the game while Michele Vasconcelos, who was originally a national team replacement player that earned a contract through the end of the season was not on the bench.
Elsewhere, three other North American leagues are set to finish up this weekend with their playoff finals.