NWSL matchweek 23 features key matchups and player availability

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

NWSL matchweek 23 features key matchups and player availability
Summary

The National Women’s Soccer League matchweek 23 includes three matches on Friday, September 25. San Diego Wave faces Racing Louisville, looking to improve their standings, while Gotham FC hosts Chicago Stars, and Seattle Reign competes against Boston Legacy. Several key players will miss the games due to injuries and personal reasons, such as Taylor Flint and Cat Macario. One team, Gotham FC, has already clinched a playoff spot and aims to extend their lead in the standings. Match outcomes could significantly impact playoff positions for the other teams.

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  • •San Diego Wave seeks to close the gap at the top of the table.
  • •Racing Louisville aims to stay in playoff contention.
  • •Gotham FC looks to extend their lead as playoff spot is secured.
  • •Seattle Reign and Boston Legacy both need wins for playoff hopes.
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  • 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report – Matchweek 23 (Friday): Racing Louisville vs San Diego Wave, Gotham FC vs Chicago Stars, Seattle Reign vs Boston Legacy
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In the latest availability report from the National Women’s Soccer League, there are more key absences including:Taylor Flint (Foot), Leila Ouahabi (Thigh), Cat Macario (Knee - SEI), Ryan Connaughton (Knee)

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