Kansas City Current return home as preseason preparation continues

The Kansas City Current returned home this week after concluding warm-weather training in Florida. As preparations continue for the 2023 season opener on March 25, the team announced an updated 28 player roster. 

The updated roster includes 2023 NWSL Draft picks Michelle Cooper and Alexa Spaanstra as newly contracted players. Fellow draft picks defender Gabrielle Robinson (2nd round, #15 overall), goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz (2nd, #18) and midfielder Rylan Childers (4th, #42) are also included on the roster. 

Midfielders Sam Mewis and Claire Lavogez, along with defender Mallory Weber remain on the Season Ending Injury list, although Lavogez and Weber are expected to return at some point this season.  

The Current will train in Kansas City this week before heading to San Diego for training and a preseason match against the San Diego Wave from March 9-12.  

2023 Kansas City Current Preseason Roster  
Goalkeepers (3): Adrianna ‘AD’ Franch, Cassie Miller, Jordan Silkowitz (DRAFT) 

Defenders (10): Elizabeth Ball, Kate Del Fava, Hanna Glas (NYR-INT), Alex Loera, Hailie Mace, Addisyn Merrick, Gabrielle Robinson (DRAFT), Izzy Rodriguez, Mallory Weber (SEI), Jenna Winebrenner  

Midfielders (10): Rylan Childers (DRAFT), Chardonnay Curran, Debinha, Vanessa DiBernardo, Morgan Gautrat, Lo’eau LaBonta, Claire Lavogez (SEI-INT), Sam Mewis (SEI), Desiree Scott (NYR), Chloe Logarzo (NYR) 

Forwards (5): Michelle Cooper, Kristen Hamilton, Cece Kizer, Mimmi Larsson (INT), Alexa Spaanstra  

NYR – Not Yet Reported 
SEI – Season Ending Injury list 
INT – International Player 
DRAFT – Unsigned 2023 NWSL Draft selection