Two-time NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga signs contract extension with Kansas City Current through 2029

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 30: Temwa Chawinga #6 of Kansas City Current celebrates her goal during the second half of an NWSL game between Kansas City Current and Boston Legacy FC at CPKC Stadium on May 30, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images

Reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga has agreed to sign a contract extension with the Kansas City Current through 2029, the club announced today. The club used the league’s High Impact Player rule to close this deal.

“Temwa is truly special, and no one changes the game more than she does,” said KC Current co-owners Angie and Chris Long. “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 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.”

Struck gold with TEMVP

Temwa Chawinga signs a contract extension with the club through 2029. TC6 is #KCBABY pic.twitter.com/ZkN0ulsQpf

— KC Current (@thekccurrent) June 22, 2026

The Malawi native has been proving her worth since arriving in the league in 2024, becoming the only player to be chosen as season MVP back-to-back (2024, 2025) and only the second player to win the Golden Boot after Sam Kerr.

“This contract extension means a lot to me because I call Kansas City home,” said Chawinga. “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 sits 2nd this season in the goalscorer rankings and has been chosen as Player of the Month in May.

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