Kansas City Current To Host Teal Rising Cup

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

The Kansas City Current are preparing to host the first-ever Teal Rising Cup, presented by Visit Missouri, this summer at CPKC Stadium, which is the first stadium specifically designed for women’s professional soccer, as announced by the club on Wednesday. This four-team tournament is scheduled for July 12 and 15, featuring the Kansas City Current, fellow National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team Chicago Stars FC, and Brazilian Serie A1 clubs Corinthians SC and Palmeiras.

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The Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri will include doubleheaders at CPKC Stadium on both matchdays, culminating in a consolation and championship match on July 15.

“Hosting the inaugural Teal Rising Cup at CPKC Stadium with this world-class caliber competition will be an incredible opportunity for our players to experience top talent from across the world,” stated Kansas City Current general manager Caitlin Carducci. “Showcasing both our facilities and this incredible professional talent not only enhances our club but also provides a broader platform for promoting women’s sports on both national and global stages.”

The Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri kicks off on Saturday, July 12, with Chicago Stars FC facing off against Corinthians SC at 4:30 p.m. CT in the first match. Following that, the Kansas City Current will compete against Palmeiras at approximately 8 p.m. in the second match.

Action will resume at CPKC Stadium on Tuesday, July 15, with the third-place game starting at 5 p.m. The champion of the inaugural Teal Rising Cup will be decided in a showdown between the winners of the first and second matches at around 8 p.m.

“The Chicago Stars are excited to participate in this tournament,” remarked Richard Feuz, general manager of Chicago Stars FC. “Competing against teams with different playing styles will offer valuable experience that our team can learn from and apply to enhance our game. We eagerly anticipate welcoming Corinthians and Palmeiras to the States.”

“We are delighted with the invitation and the opportunity to take part in this tournament,” expressed Íris Sesso, head of women’s soccer at Palmeiras. “It is a unique opportunity to face strong opponents, test our team in a new setting, and showcase the strength of our work. Expectations are high, and we are ready to give our best in pursuit of a great performance.”Below is the schedule for the inaugural Teal Rising Cup presented by Visit Missouri. Times are subject to change, and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

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2025 Teal Rising Cup Schedule
Saturday, July 12
Match 1: 4:30 p.m. CT | Chicago Stars vs. Corinthians SC
Match 2: 8 p.m. CT | Kansas City Current vs. Palmeiras

Tuesday, July 15
Match 3: 5 p.m. CT | Match 1 Loser vs. Match 2 Loser
Match 4: 8 p.m. CT | Match 1 Winner vs. Match 2 Winner

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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