NWSL teams announce player availability for Friday matchweek 20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The NWSL enters matchweek 20 on Friday with two scheduled fixtures featuring Utah Royals FC against Boston Legacy and Bay FC hosting Kansas City Current. Teams have finalized their availability reports ahead of these matchups, which carry playoff implications for the participants. Utah Royals FC enters the contest with Ana Tejada sidelined due to suspension, while Boston Legacy faces personnel shortages with Lilly Reale ruled out with a hand injury. Bay FC must navigate the absence of Kennedy Fuller, who is away on international duty, alongside several other roster exclusions. Kansas City Current lists Temwa Chawinga and Gabrielle Robinson as questionable due to illness and injury, respectively, as both clubs look to secure points to bolster their postseason positioning.
- •Ana Tejada is unavailable for Utah Royals FC due to suspension.
- •Lilly Reale is sidelined for Boston Legacy with a hand injury.
- •Bay FC midfielder Kennedy Fuller is away on international duty.
- •Temwa Chawinga and Gabrielle Robinson are questionable for Kansas City Current.
- •Matchweek 20 features two NWSL games played on Friday.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 20: Friday): Utah Royals vs Boston Legacy, Bay FC vs Kansas City Current
"Lilly Reale is listed as out for Boston Legacy. Bay FC’s Kennedy Fuller will be away on international duty. For KC Current? Temwa Chawinga and Gabby Robinson are both listed as questionable. URFC are as healthy as can be at this point in the season, but Ana Tejada is out due to suspension.
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