The Kansas City Current will try to reclaim the Teal Rising Cup on Sunday. The Current defeated Brazil’s Corinthians in the semifinals of the tournament 2-1. The victory sets the team up against another Brazilian side, Palmeiras, in the tournament final.
The Teal Rising Cup brings together Kansas City with Brazilian powerhouses Corinthians and Palmeiras, along with legendary Mexican team, Club America.
The structure is straightforward, with semifinal matches leading into a third-place game and a final, but the level of competition provides the Current with meaningful matches against international opponents…