- Kansas City Current co-owner Brittany Mahomes attended the 2026 NWSL playoff clash at CPKC Stadium alongside her three children and mother Diana Lindenberg.
- Michelle Cooper converted a decisive 96th-minute penalty kick to seal a dramatic 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Angel City FC.
- The win snapped Angel City FC’s 10-match unbeaten streak and booked Kansas City’s ticket to the NWSL playoff semifinals.
Brittany Mahomes and Family Cheer Kansas City Current to Postseason Victory
Kansas City Current co-owner Brittany Mahomes turned the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs into a family celebration on Saturday, November 7. The entrepreneur and sports franchise investor arrived at CPKC Stadium to support her club as they took on Angel City FC in a high-stakes postseason quarterfinal fixture. Mahomes was accompanied by her three children—Sterling, Patrick, and Golden—as well as her mother, Diana Lindenberg.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was absent from the stadium stands due to preparations for the team’s upcoming regular-season NFL game on Sunday. Despite his absence, the family made their team spirit known. Brittany Mahomes shared updates via her Instagram Stories featuring the children dressed in team jerseys and sporting custom face paint: Sterling chose a unicorn, Patrick wore a Spider-Man design, and the youngest, Golden, featured a soccer ball painted onto her cheek. Another photo highlighted Sterling spending time with her grandmother, Diana Lindenberg, in the stadium suites.
Late Stoppage-Time Drama: Michelle Cooper Sends Current to Semifinals
While the family outing provided pre-match entertainment, the on-pitch action delivered an intense, defensive battle that went down to the wire. The Kansas City Current dominated the run of play, generating 16 total shots against seven attempts from Angel City FC. However, the contest remained scoreless across the entirety of regulation as Angel City fought to extend their 10-game unbeaten streak.
The breakthrough finally arrived deep into stoppage time. Kansas City attacker Haley Hopkins drew a critical foul inside the 18-yard box, prompting the referee to award a penalty kick to the home side. Forward Michelle Cooper stepped up to take the spot kick in the 96th minute, calmly burying the shot to break the deadlock. The last-gasp 1-0 triumph preserved Kansas City’s postseason run and eliminated the visiting Los Angeles club in dramatic fashion.
Why This Matters
The victory at CPKC Stadium marks an important milestone in the Kansas City Current’s pursuit of an NWSL Championship. Beyond ending Angel City FC’s formidable 10-game unbeaten run, the win propels the Current into the semifinal round of the 2026 NWSL playoffs. Kansas City now awaits the winner of the upcoming quarterfinal clash between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Seattle Reign FC to determine who they will face next weekend for a spot in the championship final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Patrick Mahomes not at the Kansas City Current playoff game?
Patrick Mahomes was unable to attend the playoff game at CPKC Stadium because the Kansas City Chiefs had an active regular-season NFL game scheduled for the following day, Sunday.
Who scored the winning goal for the Kansas City Current against Angel City FC?
Michelle Cooper scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the 96th minute after Haley Hopkins was fouled inside the penalty area during stoppage time.
Who will the Kansas City Current play next in the NWSL playoffs?
The Kansas City Current will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Seattle Reign FC in the semifinal round next weekend.
