Kayla Sharples

American soccer playerWikipedia

34

MENTIONS

18

EPISODES

5

PODCASTS

Oct 9, 2026

KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

Bay Bounced by KC - Keeping Current

Oct 9 · 1 Mention

Carrie RobinsonHOST

14:07

I don't wanna bring this back to sporting, but, like, we've talked about this where, like, you know, in the golden era, we had Matt Basler, who was always that strong defender that could always stay back if he had another center back that was a little bit more aggressive in, um, pushing out.

Carrie RobinsonHOST

14:21

And I think that Robinson's a lot more aggressive and Kayla Sharples, uh, yes, she goes up for, you know, in the corner, uh, to try to get a, a header in, but I think that it is a good duo with, um, Sharples staying back to be a little bit more-

Thad BellHOST

14:38

Yeah.

Thad BellHOST

14:39

And I know I, I'm kinda with you that I kinda go back and forth a little bit.

Unknown podcast

Current Mailbag: Playoff Hopes, Hocking’s Isolation & The 9 Draws | Beatline KC Current

Oct 6 · 1 Mention

MelissaHOST

1:49

Right, and we talked about this yesterday.

MelissaHOST

1:51

Kayla Sharples had 27 accurate passes, which sounds good until you realize those passes are mostly sideways or backward.

MelissaHOST

1:59

There is no penetration.

RyanHOST

2:02

Exactly.

Unknown podcast

NWSL Power Rankings Shake-Up: Can Current Catch Gotham? | Beatline KC Current

Oct 5 · 3 Mentions

RyanHOST

0:36

It's about the geometry of the league shifting around you.

RyanHOST

0:40

While you were grinding out that 2-1 win over Utah with Kayla Sharples' safe distribution, everyone else was making moves.

MelissaHOST

0:48

That is exactly why we are here today.

MelissaHOST

0:51

I'm Melissa, and this is the Beatline Podcast Network.

MelissaHOST

2:57

We did talk about that 2-1 win over Utah.

MelissaHOST

2:59

Penelope Hocking had three shots.

MelissaHOST

3:02

Kayla Sharples had 27 accurate passes.

MelissaHOST

3:05

Lorena made three saves.

Unknown podcast

Current Crisis: Can KC Escape the Middle of Nowhere? | Beatline KC Current

Oct 4 · 2 Mentions

RyanHOST

0:53

We're looking at a team stuck in neutral.

MelissaHOST

0:56

So today we break down exactly where the Current stand in the division, why Kayla Sharples' safe passing might be costing them points, and if they can actually catch the leaders before the playoffs close.

RyanHOST

1:07

And we'll see if converting those nine ties is even mathematically possible against teams like Gotham or Angel City, who are surging right now.

MelissaHOST

1:16

Let's get into it.

RyanHOST

1:52

It doesn't prove the system is working.

RyanHOST

1:55

Look at the other stats from that game.

RyanHOST

1:57

Kayla Sharples had 27 accurate passes.

RyanHOST

2:00

That's low volume for a central midfielder.

Unknown podcast

Current Crisis: Roster Battles and the Draw Trap | Beatline KC Current

Oct 3 · 1 Mention

AlyssaHOST

1:39

Ryan, let's start with segment one, the midfield.

AlyssaHOST

1:43

In the win over Utah on March 14th, Kayla Sharples had 27 accurate passes.

AlyssaHOST

1:48

That sounds good, but is it enough?

RyanHOST

1:51

27 accurate passes in a 2-1 win? That's actually quite low for a central midfielder in the NWSL.

Unknown podcast

Current Mailbag: Can KC Break the Draw Curse? | Beatline KC Current

Oct 2 · 4 Mentions

RyanHOST

0:49

The build-up play lacks width.

RyanHOST

0:51

When Kayla Sharples tries to control midfield with 27 accurate passes against Utah, she's playing checkers while the opponent is playing chess.

RyanHOST

1:00

We need to talk about how those nine draws translate to points lost, and whether Denver Summit FC is quietly leapfrogging us in the standings.

MelissaHOST

1:10

Welcome to the Beatline Podcast Network, home of the Kansas City Current Daily Show.

MelissaHOST

1:43

Here is what we have today.

MelissaHOST

1:45

First, we're tackling the draw paradox, why Kansas City keeps tying games they should win.

MelissaHOST

1:50

Second, we're looking at the midfield battle between Kayla Sharples and the rest of the league's pressing traps.

MelissaHOST

1:56

And third, a fun hypothetical about what happens if Penelope Hocking actually breaks out in the quarterfinals.

Unknown podcast

Current Mailbag: Hocking's Isolation, Sharples' Control & The Draw Dilemma | Beatline KC Current

Oct 1 · 3 Mentions

MelissaHOST

1:09

Today on the show, first, we break down the fan concern about Penelope Hocking's offensive isolation following that 2 to 1 win over Utah.

MelissaHOST

1:18

Second, we look at Kayla Sharples' passing stats and whether she's truly controlling the midfield.

MelissaHOST

1:24

And third, we answer your burning question about those nine draws and if they're hurting the Current's playoff hopes.

MelissaHOST

1:30

That's right.

MelissaHOST

2:54

[whistles] So it's not just bad luck, it's spacing.

MelissaHOST

2:58

What about the midfield? Did anyone step up to help distribute?

RyanHOST

3:02

Well, that brings us to Kayla Sharples.

RyanHOST

3:05

She completed 27 accurate passes in that game.

Unknown podcast

Current Chaos: Power Rankings, Andonovski Shock, and the Playoff Push | Beatline KC Current

Sep 30 · 1 Mention

RyanHOST

3:13

Penelope Hocking had three shots.

RyanHOST

3:16

Kayla Sharples completed 27 passes.

RyanHOST

3:19

Lorena made three saves.

RyanHOST

3:21

It was a solid performance, but does it count when the teams above us are winning by wider margins?

Unknown podcast

Current Chaos: Can Kansas City Climb the NWSL Power Rankings? | Beatline KC Current

Sep 29 · 2 Mentions

RyanHOST

5:55

You need other players making runs to pull defenders out.

RyanHOST

5:58

If Kayla Sharples isn't connecting effectively, Hocking gets suffocated.

RyanHOST

6:03

And looking at the stats, Sharples had 27 accurate passes.

RyanHOST

6:07

That's decent, but is it enough to unlock the defense?

6 MINS LATER

RyanHOST

12:02

Watch for that stat line in the next game.

MelissaHOST

12:05

Thanks for listening to today's episode of Beatline.

MelissaHOST

12:08

We covered the current power ranking situation, Hawking's burden, and the crucial role of Kayla Sharples.

MelissaHOST

12:15

If you enjoyed this breakdown, please subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you listen.

Unknown podcast

Current Crisis: Roster Battles & The Hocking Question | Beatline KC Current

Sep 28 · 2 Mentions

MelissaHOST

2:25

Ryan, when you look at the current attack, everyone focuses on Hocking, but who is actually competing for playing time alongside her or in support roles? [chime]

RyanHOST

2:34

Well, if you look at the recent data, specifically that match against the Utah Royals, Kayla Sharples was the engine.

RyanHOST

2:41

She completed 27 accurate passes.

RyanHOST

2:44

That's significant volume for a midfielder trying to establish control in a chaotic system.

MelissaHOST

6:22

This is the hot seat.

MelissaHOST

6:24

Ryan, based on this performance against Utah and the overall season, who is trending up?

RyanHOST

6:29

[applause] Kayla Sharples is trending up.

RyanHOST

6:32

27 accurate passes is a strong indicator of composure and technical ability.

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