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NWSL availability report outlines player statuses for Sunday matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:08 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

NWSL availability report outlines player statuses for Sunday matches

Summary

The NWSL's matchweek 17 includes two upcoming matches on Sunday featuring North Carolina Courage versus Houston Dash and Angel City FC against Washington Spirit. Angel City FC's Savy King and Sydney Leroux are not on the availability report, indicating possible returns. In contrast, Washington Spirit's Leicy Santos is unavailable due to injury. Other players are out for various teams, including those on international duty or maternity leave. The finalized availability report has been released just ahead of the matches.

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Status Watch

•North Carolina Courage lists Payton Crawford, Oli Peña, and Sydney Schmidt as out.
•Houston Dash has multiple players out, including Evelina Duljan and Makenzy Robbe.
•Angel City FC's Jen Endo and Hina Sugita remain out due to injuries.
•Washington Spirit's Leicy Santos is out with a hip injury.

Latest Updates

4:08 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 17 – Sunday): North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash, Angel City FC vs Washington Spirit

What they're saying

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ACFC’s Savy King and Sydney Leroux are not listed on the latest NWSL availability report, could both of them be returning?Also Washington Spirit has superstar Leicy Santos unavailable due to injury.Here’s the full report:
— Yahoo Sports

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