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NWSL teams prepare for matches amid significant player absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

NWSL teams prepare for matches amid significant player absences

Summary

Matchweek 18 of the NWSL features four matches, including Chicago Stars vs Racing Louisville and Washington Spirit vs Orlando Pride on Sunday. Significant absences were reported across teams due to injuries and reasons like maternity leave. Key players unavailable include Lucia Di Guglielmo, Marta, and Kerry Abello. Both Chicago Stars and Racing Louisville have no players listed as questionable, while the other teams face multiple omissions for this weekend's contests.

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Status Watch

•Chicago Stars face Racing Louisville in a key matchup.
•Washington Spirit take on Orlando Pride on Sunday.
•Lucia Di Guglielmo and Marta among notable absentees.
•Both Chicago Stars and Racing Louisville report no players questionable.
•Eight players are out for Bay FC due to various reasons.

Latest Updates

4:49 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 18 – Sunday): Chicago Stars vs Racing Louisville, Washington Spirit vs Orlando Pride, Bay FC vs Houston Dash, Angel City FC vs Gotham FC

What they're saying

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NWSL’s latest availability report includes major absences including: Lucia Di Guglielmo (Lower Leg), Leicy Santos (Hip), Kerry Abello (Thigh), Marta (Excused Absence), Solai Washington (Head), Malia Berkely (Excused Absence), Evelina Duljan (Excused Absence), Sarah Puntigam (parental leave), QUESTIONABLE: Aldana Cometti (Lower Leg), Racheal Kundananji (Knee)
— Yahoo Sports

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