# NWSL playoffs: Cooper’s penalty sends Kansas City through

> Kansas City Current wins 1-0 against Angel City in extra time.
- Title: NWSL playoffs: Cooper’s penalty sends Kansas City through
- Summary: Kansas City Current wins 1-0 against Angel City in extra time. Michelle Cooper scored the winning penalty to give Kansas City Current a 1-0 victory over…
- Keywords: nwsl, kansas city current, angel city, utah royals, san diego wave, playoffs, penalty kick, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/07/nwsl-playoffs-kansas-city-current-angel-city-utah-royals-san-diego-wave
- Author: Agencies
- Published: 2026-11-07T20:40:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nwsl, kansas city current, angel city, utah royals, san diego wave, playoffs, penalty kick, sports
## Kansas City Current wins 1-0
Michelle Cooper scored the winning penalty in extra time to give Kansas City Current a 1-0 victory over Angel City in NWSL playoffs.
## Utah Royals stun San Diego Wave
Seventh-seeded Utah Royals defeated second-seeded San Diego Wave 1-0 in their NWSL playoff quarter-final.
## Key moments in match
Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson made five saves in regulation. Kansas City were awarded a penalty after contact with Anderson in extra time.
## Next steps for teams
Kansas City will face the winner of Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign in semi-finals. Utah Royals advance to face Washington Spirit or Portland Thorns.
## Key takeaway

Michelle Cooper scored the winning penalty to give Kansas City Current a 1-0 victory over Angel City in NWSL playoffs.