{
  "id": 1095338,
  "title": "KC Current Rookie Ties NWSL Record For Fastest Goal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kc-current-rookie-ties-nwsl-record-for-fastest-goal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T18:22:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/kc-current-rookie-ties-nwsl-record-for-fastest-goal-12327382"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amelia White, a rookie forward for KC Current, has set an NWSL record for the fastest goal in regular season play. On Friday night, White scored during the first 22 seconds of a 2-1 loss to Gotham FC. Assisted by KC's own Croix Bethune, a 2024 NWSL Midfielder of the Year and Rookie of the Year, White's goal was matched by teammate Michelle Cooper, who scored a goal in 22 seconds against the Washington Spirit in June 2023. This makes White the holder of the fastest goal record in NWSL history. White has scored twice so far this season, with her first goal coming in a 5-1 victory against Racing Louisville on July 29. Despite White's early goal, Kansas City ultimately lost the match, marking their eighth loss in 17 games this season. Gotham FC's Midge Purce and Sam Kerr scored goals during the game, with Kerr's goal sealing the victory for Gotham.",
  "summary": "KC Current rookie forward Amelia White made NWSL regular season history during a 2-1 loss to Gotham FC on Friday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amelia White ties NWSL record with fastest goal in first 22 seconds.",
    "Assisted by KC teammate Croix Bethune, White scored in loss to Gotham FC.",
    "White holds record after scoring twice this season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}