Photos: Teal Rising Cup doubleheader sees KC Current victory over Corinthians SC, SE Palmeiras topple Club América

Photo by Tarik Sykes

The Kansas City Current advanced to the championship match of the 2026 Teal Rising Cup, presented by Visit Missouri, with a 2-1 victory over Corinthians SC on Thursday night at CPKC Stadium. Forward Haley Hopkins opened the scoring in the 39th minute and, after the Brazilian side equalized in the 75th minute, midfielder Avery Clark capped her professional debut with a remarkable headed goal in the 82nd minute. Clark’s header stood as the game-winning goal, sending Kansas City to the Teal Rising Cup Championship for the second year in a row. The Current will face SE Palmeiras on Sunday at 6 p.m. CT.

In the first match of Thursday’s doubleheader, Brazil’s SE Palmeiras notched a 1-0 victory over Mexican side Club América. Palmeiras earned the lone goal of the contest in the 68th minute, breaking through a resolute Club América defense with a well-worked set piece capped by defender Poliana. Fellow defender Fernanda latched onto a long free kick served into the Club América box and headed it across goal for Poliana, who steered a header from near the penalty spot into the back of the net.

The 2026 Teal Rising Cup, presented by Visit Missouri, concludes Sunday with a doubleheader at CPKC Stadium. The Kansas City Current will meet Brazil’s Palmeiras at approximately 6 p.m. CT as the Current aim for its second consecutive Teal Rising Cup. A clash between Corinthians and Club América at 3 p.m. CT will precede the championship match.

Our photographer Tarik Sykes was there to capture the action:

KC Current vs. Corinthians SC

SE Palmeiras vs. Club América