The Kansas City Current signed two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga to a contract extension which runs through the 2029 season.
The 27-year-old forward has recorded 42 goals and 11 assists in 56 regular-season matches since arriving in 2024.
Financial terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed.
"Temwa is truly special, and no one changes the game more than she does," co-owners Angie and Chris Long said in a news release. "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. She is a someone people want to play with and she makes our team better. We are so excited to extend her contract and keep her in Kansas City."
Chawinga won the Golden Boot as the league's leading goal-scorer in both 2024 (20) and 2025 (15). She ranks second in the league in 2026 with seven goals and two assists through 12 games.
"Temwa is a generational player, and extending her contract was a top priority for the club," general manager Ryan Dell said. "This contract extension is testament not only to the impact Temwa makes on the field, but her impact and influence in our community and the global game. We're excited to have such a transformational player continue to call Kansas City home for the years to come."
Earlier this year, Chawinga became the fastest player in NWSL history to reach 50 career goal contributions, doing so in just 53 regular-season appearances.
"This contract extension means a lot to me because I call Kansas City home," she said. "The way the club and the city supports me and my teammates is truly special. I'm looking forward to staying longer in Kansas City and working hard with my teammates."
Chawinga is a two-time NWSL Best XI First Team selection and a six-time NWSL Player of the Month, most recently in May. Fifteen of the Malawi native's regular-season goals have been game-winners.
--Field Level Media
