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NWSL availability report includes key player absences for Matchweek 22

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

NWSL availability report includes key player absences for Matchweek 22

Summary

The National Women’s Soccer League released its availability report for Matchweek 22, which features three matches on Saturday, September 19. Key absences include M.A. Vignola, Riley Jackson, and Natalie Jacobs due to various injuries., interim head coach Yolanda Thomas aims to maintain her unbeaten record while facing the Portland Thorns, who are struggling with a three-match winless streak. The North Carolina Courage seek a significant victory against Gotham FC, the league leaders. Denver Summit FC must secure a win against the eighth-place Seattle Reign after dropping points in their last match.

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Status Watch

•Orlando Pride missing Kylie Nadaner and Viviana Villacorta.
•Portland Thorns without Bella Bixby and several knee injuries.
•North Carolina Courage dealing with multiple injuries, including Riley Jackson.
•Gotham FC has players out due to injuries and illness.
•Denver Summit FC needs a must-win match against Seattle Reign.

Latest Updates

1:23 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report – Matchweek 22 (Saturday): Orlando Pride vs Portland Thorns, NC Courage vs Gotham FC, Denver Summit vs Seattle Reign

What they're saying

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In the latest availability report from the National Women’s Soccer League, there are more key absences including:M.A. Vignola (Hip), Riley Jackson (Foot), Natalie Jacobs (Head), Ally Brazier (Personal), Carson Pickett (Excused).
— Yahoo Sports

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