"The record-setting 2025 NWSL Shield winners have a new coach. After two successful years as head coach and sporting director, former USWNT manager Vlatko Andonovski is focused on being global sporting director. The Current named former USMNT player Chris Armas as his replacement."
"The Current will miss players such as Zaneratto and Hutton. And yes, Chris Armas is new to the NWSL -- not to mention women's professional soccer, while questions over lingering injuries could impact their attacking line. But the most consistently dominant team in the league has maintained enough of its core to continue its success."
"Bethune's creativity as an attacking midfielder could take the league's most dangerous attack to a terrifying new level."
The NWSL season begins with significant offseason developments, including Trinity Rodman forcing rule changes to prevent overseas moves and two expansion teams debuting. Kansas City Current, last season's Shield winners, enters the new season with a new head coach, Chris Armas, replacing Vlatko Andonovski. Despite losing some key players and facing potential injury issues, the Current maintains enough of its core roster to remain competitive. Three analysts predicted end-of-season standings, averaging their predictions to forecast league standings. Kansas City is projected to finish first, with Bethune's attacking midfield creativity expected to elevate their already dangerous offense.
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