Kansas City Current Forward Penelope Hocking signs new three-year contract
Penelope Hocking has signed a contract extension with the KC Current through 2028 with a club option for 2029.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 14: Penelope Hocking #55 of Kansas City Current shoots during the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Utah Royals at CPKC Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/NWSL via Getty Images) | NWSL via Getty Images Today, the Kansas City Current have announced that forward Penelope Hocking has signed a new three-year contract through 2028 with a club option for 2029. On March 11, she was acquired via trade from Bay FC for $350,000 in intra-league funds.
She has made two appearances for KC Current so far this season: coming on the the 61st minute in the opener versus Utah Royals and final 15 minutes this past weekend at Chicago Stars. Hocking was selected with the seventh overall selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft by the Chicago Stars. In her two seasons including 29 match appearances (26 starts), she scored seven goals and two assists.
Bay FC acquired her in August of 2024 for $250,000 transfer fee and another $100,000 in 2025. This also included 10% on any transfer fee Bay FC receives in a future transfer of Hocking to Chicago. She led the team with six goals in 18 appearances (10 starts).