Kansas City Current welcome familiar foes Portland Thorns FC in their 2025 NWSL season opener on Saturday.
The Current ended their last season campaign with a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat to Orlando Pride in the semifinal. But with former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski guiding them and Kansas City retaining the core group of players, they are hoping for a better performance.
Portland remains one of the most formidable teams in the league, featuring a healthy mix of youth and experience. Their 2024 season ended with a 1-2 defeat to Gotham FC in the quarterfinal, but the Thorns have the firepower to take on the biggest in the business.
The two teams produced a goal-fest last season, as the Current edged to a 5-4 victory.
Here’s everything you need to know about KC Current vs. Thorns FC, including TV channel and streaming options for the NWSL season opener.
Where to watch KC Current vs. Thorns FC NWSL: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+, ESPN app, ABC app
This match is available for live TV broadcast in the US on ABC. Streaming options are available on Fubo, ESPN+, ESPN app and ABC app.
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KC Current vs. Thorns FC NWSL start time
- Date: Saturday, Mar. 15
- Time: 12:45 p.m. ET | 9:45 a.m. PT
KC Current and Thorns clash will kick off at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 15, from the CPKC Stadium, Kansas City.
KC Current schedule 2025
Here are the KC Currents’ next five games for the 2025 NWSL regular season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mar. 15 | vs. Portland Thorns | 12:45 p.m. |
| Mar. 22 | at. Washington Spirit | 7:30 p.m. |
| Mar. 29 | vs. Utah Royals | 7:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 12 | at. San Diego Wave | 10:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 19 | vs. Houston Dash | 7:30 p.m. |
Thorns FC schedule 2025
Here are the Thorns FC’s next five games of the 2025 NWSL regular season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mar. 15 | at KC Current | 12:45 p.m. |
| Mar. 21 | at. Angel City | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mar. 29 | vs. North Carolina | 10:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 11 | at. Utah Royals | 10:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 22 | vs. Gotham FC | 10:30 p.m. |
