Temwa Chawinga is sticking with Kansas City, as the two-time Golden Boot winner signed a contract extension that keeps her on the Current through 2029.
The Malawi international has been dominant since joining KC in 2024, going on to become the first player to earn back-to-back MVP honors in her first two seasons.
Chawinga has notched 42 goals, 11 assists, and 15 game-winners across 56 regular-season appearances. She subsequently helped lead the Current to its first NWSL Shield in 2025.
Despite missing the first month due to injury, Chawinga’s tallied seven goals this season. Those stats putt her second behind Orlando’s Barbra Banda atop the Golden Boot race.
“Temwa is truly special,” said Current co-owners Angie and Chris Long in a team statement.
“She displays an unwavering commitment to scoring goals under pressure and when it matters most. Combined with her defensive presence, she is, without question, one of the best players in the world.”
See the striker in action as Kansas City and Gotham kick off the 2026 Challenge Cup on Friday at 8 PM ET, live on Prime.
