# NWSL regular season developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nwsl-regular-season-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-05T05:32:29.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) regular season progressed with several key matchups. Ahead of their fixture, the Kansas City Current faced Bay FC while managing a depleted roster due to injuries to multiple defenders and goalkeepers.

In the resulting match at PayPal Park, the Kansas City Current defeated Bay FC 2-1. Izzy Rodriguez scored for the Current directly from a corner kick, while Karlie Lema provided an equalizer for Bay FC during first-half stoppage time. During the game, Croix Bethune recorded her 10th assist of the season, tying the NWSL single-season record. The win moved the Kansas City Current into sixth place in the league standings.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Kansas City Current defeat Bay FC 2-1

Kansas City Current defeated Bay FC 2-1, led by an Izzy Rodriguez corner kick goal. Croix Bethune tied the NWSL single-season assist record with her 10th assist of the year.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kansas-city-current-defeat-bay-fc-2-1

### 2026-09-05: NWSL updates: Utah Royals host Boston Legacy and Kansas City faces Bay FC

NWSL action features the Utah Royals hosting Boston Legacy FC as Utah fights for a playoff spot, while Kansas City Current face Bay FC amidst significant injury concerns.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nwsl-updates-utah-royals-host-boston-legacy-and-kansas-city-faces-bay-fc

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Cite as: NWSL regular season developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nwsl-regular-season-developments