Kansas City Current dominate Washington Spirit; Rodman injured

With Washington losing star forward Trinity Rodman to a back injury, the Kansas City Current, led by Nichelle Prince, beat the visiting Spirit 3-0 at CPKC Stadium on Friday night. Prince scored in the fourth minute to set the tone for a commanding performance by Kansas City.

Rodman left the field in a wheelchair after she suffered the injury in the 75th minute. She received treatment from Washington's training staff before being taken to the locker room.

Spirit coach Jonatan Giráldez said Rodman would be reevaluated when the team returned to Washington, D.C.

The victory clinched an NWSL playoff spot for Kansas City, which moved into third place in the standings. Second-place Washington already clinched a spot. 

Lo'eau LaBonta added to Kansas City's lead with a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 31st minute, assisted by Hailie Mace. Temwa Chawinga sealed the win with a close-range goal in the 69th minute, assisted by Debinha. The Current's defense held strong throughout.

Washington (14-2-5) could not score despite multiple attempts from Rodman and Rosemonde Kouassi. Rodman had six shots (two on target) but couldn't find the back of the net. Kouassi had two shots (one on target). Goalkeeper Almuth Schult made four saves for Kansas City (12-6-3).

Cooper, who assisted on Prince's goal, was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 30th minute. 

Washington's Lena Silano received a red card late in second-half stoppage time.

Up next: Kansas City takes on NY/NJ Gotham FC at home on Sept. 28. Washington is on the road in Los Angeles next Friday against Angel City FC.

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