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NWSL Matchweek 19 features team absences for Saturday's matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

NWSL Matchweek 19 features team absences for Saturday's matches

Summary

Matchweek 19 of the NWSL includes three key matches on Saturday. Kansas City Current face North Carolina Courage, while Orlando Pride take on Utah Royals and Denver Summit FC host Chicago Stars. Chicago will be without Mallory Swanson, and Orlando must cope with the absence of Marta. Denver's defense is affected by the absence of two defenders, Eva Gaetino and Gemma Bonner. The match day is set against a backdrop of significant player absences across teams, shaping the tactical outlook for each game.

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Status Watch

•Kansas City Current gear up for match against North Carolina Courage
•Orlando Pride miss Marta in match against Utah Royals
•Denver Summit without defenders Gaetino and Bonner against Chicago
•Chicago Stars must play without Mallory Swanson against Denver Summit

Latest Updates

3:17 PMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 19: Saturday) – KC Current vs North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride vs Utah Royals, Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars

What they're saying

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Chicago will try to win without Mallory Swanson on the road; Orlando will miss Marta’s leadership. Denver will have to go against Chicago without Eva Gaetino and Gemma Bonner.
— Yahoo Sports

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