After 1,305 days, the NWSL returned to Kansas City as KC NWSL hosted the Houston Dash at Children’s Mercy Park. Head coach Huw Williams changed the formation after a 0-1-1 start in the Challenge Cup, hoping that the team would perform better in front of the home crowd, playing in a 4-4-2 with a diamond in the midfield.
The change appeared to pay off as KC started its best attack form of the tournament through the first 10 minutes. Rookie Victoria Pickett dribbled down the middle and found Amy Rodriguez, but ARod was well-marked, and the first opportunity would be denied.