KC Current Roster and Contracts Ahead of the 2024 Season

On Saturday, the Kansas City Current will make history. They are set to open the first stadium built for a professional women’s sports team in the world. It’s a momentous occasion, and one that should be celebrated.

But sadly, in sports, players will come and go. So, before the season starts, it’s worth taking a look at the roster, all the roster designations and how long players are signed. For a deeper insight into the offseason and the roster as it’s currently constructed, check out the first two parts of our look at the KC Current roster.

• Part 1: Who’s new and who is gone?
• Part 2: Coaching Staff and Goalkeepers

Out of Contract After 2024

AD Franch, Alexa Spaanstra, Claire Lavogez, Desiree Scott, Elizabeth Ball, Jordan Silkowitz, Kristen Hamilton, Mallory Weber, Nichelle Prince, Vanessa DiBernardo

A massive 10 players are out of contract after the year, with many set to be free agents. That doesn’t even count the additional nine players (below) that can simply have their contract options declined. As we’ve seen from 2023 to 2024, a roster can turn over quickly in the NWSL.

The list above is loaded with veteran talent that has anchored the team for years (Ball, Scott, Franch), newer players who are veterans as well (DiBernardo, Prince), players with injury histories high on talent (Lavogez, Weber) and young, potential stars (Spaanstra, Silkowitz).

Contract through 2024 w/ a mutual 2025 Option

Hanna Glas, Stine Ballisager

Something that we haven’t seen with their MLS counterparts but showing up more and more in the NWSL is the mutual contract option. It’s commonplace in the NBA and other leagues and it just means either the team or the player can trigger the 2025 option. Glas has yet to step of the field and Ballisager barely got minutes after joining in the summer. 2024 will go a long way in determining if either or both will be back. Though even a bad season doesn’t preclude a return if the money is better in KC than elsewhere.

Contract through 2024 w/ a 2025 Team Option

Bia Zaneratto, Debinha, Ellie Wheeler, Hope Hisey, Lauren, Regan Steigleder, Sophie Braun

The Brazilian trio top this list and are joined by two players who spent time abroad (Braun, Steigleder) and a pair of rookies (Hisey, Wheeler).

Contract through 2025

Hailie Mace, Izzy Rodriguez, Lo LaBonta, Michelle Cooper, Temwa Chawinga, Bayley Feist

Despite the turnover that could happen elsewhere (not counting trades), between this group of players and the 2025 option players, there is a good core to move into the future with. Not to mention all the youth in the next group.

Contract through 2026

Alex Pfeiffer, Claire Hutton, Gabrielle Robinson

Three young, promising and talented players. Robinson already broke out last year. Word is Hutton may be a day one starter at just 18. And Pfeiffer was a star for the USWNT in the U-17 World Cup. The future looks bright with this talented trio.

International Roster Spots

Claire Lavogez, Hanna Glas, Bia Zaneratto, Lauren, Temwa Chawinga, Stine Ballisager

Teams are now allowed seven international roster spots, up from five last year, so they are all set here.

Season-Ending Injury List

Vanessa DiBernardo, Desiree Scott, Hanna Glas, Mallory Weber

The team currently has 28 players under contract, but only 26 roster spots. Having four players on the SEI list from last season means they can bring two players off the list without a corresponding move. DiBernardo could come off the report as early as this week with Scott set to follow quickly. Glas is likely next up, but that will require a move elsewhere on the roster.

The Entire Roster

Birthdays and designations based on the official KC Current roster release. “Age” is as of 3/14/2024.