Kansas City soccer fans have even more reason to cheer: the Kansas City Current have extended the contract of Temwa Chawinga, the NWSL’s back-to-back Most Valuable Player, through 2029.

The announcement, reported by both FOX4KC and KCTV on Monday, signals a major commitment by the Current to keep one of women’s soccer’s brightest stars in Kansas City for years to come. Chawinga has earned the league’s top individual honor in consecutive seasons, making her one of the most decorated players in the NWSL.

The contract extension is a significant milestone for the Current organization, which has rapidly built itself into one of the premier clubs in women’s professional soccer. Retaining a player of Chawinga’s caliber through 2029 gives the team a cornerstone to build around and gives Kansas City fans a superstar to rally behind for the foreseeable future.

The news comes during an already exciting stretch for Kansas City sports, with the city also hosting FIFA World Cup matches this summer. With Chawinga secured long-term, the Current’s future looks as bright as ever.

Sources: FOX4KC.com, KCTV