National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Kansas Current City has said extending the contract for Malawian women’s footballer Temwa Chawinga was the club’s priority.
Current co-owners Angie and Chris Long were reacting to Temwa’s three-year contract extension with the club.
Temwa, who joined the US club in 2024, will remain with the club until 2029.
Angie and Chris Long told the club’s website that they were excited to keep the Malawian forward for three more years.
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“Temwa is truly special and no one changes the game more than she does. She displays an unwavering commitment to scoring goals under pressure and when it matters most. Combined with her defensive presence, she is, without question, one of the best players in the world.
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She is someone people want to play with and she makes our team better,” Long said.
Since her move to Kansas, Temwa has smashed several records in the NWSL.
She made history as the first female player to win the golden boot award with 20 goals in her debut season in 2024, beating Sam Kerr’s record of 18 goals.
She is also the second player in the NWSL to win the golden boot award twice.
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Additionally, Temwa also became the first player in NWSL history to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.
Current team manager Ryan Dell also heaped praise on Temwa.
“This contract extension is testament not only to the impact Temwa makes on the field, but her impact and influence in our community and the global game,” Dell said.
Temwa, who is considered as one of the best forwards in women’s football, netted 20 goals in her debut season in 2024 before scoring 15 in 2025.
Currently, she is second on the golden boot leader board with seven goals and two assists, four goals behind Zambian Barbara Banda.
She missed some of the opening matches due to a groin injury.
Temwa told the club’s website that it was easy to extend her deal.
“This contract extension means a lot to me because I call Kansas City home,” she is quoted as saying. “The way the club and city support me and my teammates is truly special. I am looking forward to staying longer in Kansas City and working hard with my teammates.”
In total, Temwa has scored 47 goals and chalked 11 assists in 56 appearances for the club across all competitions.
She is also the first female player in NWSL history to be named player of the month six times.
In addition, Temwa became the fastest player to reach 50-goal contributions in 53 matches.
The Malawian last played for the Scorchers in 2025 during a 2-0 loss to Zambia’s Copper Queens in an international friendly match played in Lusaka, Zambia.
Recently, she did not honour Scorchers call-up for the friendly matches against Tanzania, opting for a personal trip to China.
