NWSL teams report player absences ahead of three Friday matches

Matchweek 21 of the NWSL schedule features three matches on Friday, with teams navigating a lengthy injury and availability report. Gotham FC visits Racing Louisville, Kansas City Current hosts Orlando Pride, and Angel City FC meets Denver Summit as clubs compete for playoff positioning. Several key players remain sidelined across the league due to injury, illness, or personal reasons. Rose Lavelle is questionable for Gotham FC with a head injury, while Croix Bethune and Temwa Chawinga are both questionable for the Kansas City Current. Other notable absences include Sydney Leroux for Angel City FC and Rafaelle for Orlando Pride. The results of these fixtures hold significant implications for teams attempting to overtake the Seattle Reign for the final playoff spot.

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