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NWSL availability report: Key players out for Sunday matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

NWSL availability report: Key players out for Sunday matches

Summary

The National Women’s Soccer League concludes matchweek 16 on Sunday with three games featuring significant player absences. Notable out players include Olivia Moultrie and Reilyn Turner from Portland Thorns, Jess Fishlock from Seattle Reign, and Julia Grosso from Chicago Stars. All teams face critical matchups that could affect their standings. Teams are poised to make last-minute adjustments to their lineups ahead of the games.

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Status Watch

•Boston Legacy missing Chloe, Fauzia, Kaka, Lais, and Ella Stevens.
•Portland Thorns without Bella Bixby, Julie Dufour, Olivia Moultrie, and Reilyn Turner.
•Chicago Stars missing Ryan Connaughton, Emma Egizii, Julia Grosso, and others.
•Bay FC has multiple absentees, including Tess Boade and Emily Menges.
•Seattle Reign will be without Lynn Biyendolo and Jess Fishlock.

Latest Updates

1:03 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 16 – Sunday): Boston Legacy vs Portland Thorns, Chicago Stars vs Bay FC, Seattle Reign vs Angel City FC

What they're saying

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The latest availability report from the National Women’s Soccer League includes key absences (out): Lais (thigh), Ella Stevens (knee), Olivia Moultrie (knee), Reilyn Turner (knee), Julia Grosso (thigh), Jess Fishlock (leg), Sveindis Jonsdottir (ankle)
— Yahoo Sports

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