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NWSL teams report player absences ahead of three Friday matches

2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:46 AM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

NWSL teams report player absences ahead of three Friday matches
Summary

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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Status Watch
  • •Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle is questionable for Friday's match with a head injury.
  • •Kansas City Current lists Croix Bethune and Temwa Chawinga as questionable for their match against Orlando Pride.
  • •Racing Louisville, Gotham FC, Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, Angel City FC, and Denver Summit are all in action.
  • •Several players remain out due to season-ending injuries, maternity leave, or excused absences.
Latest Updates
  • 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 21 – Saturday): San Diego Wave vs North Carolina Courage, Seattle Reign vs Bay FC, Houston Dash vs Utah Royals
  • 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availabillity Report (Matchweek 21 – Friday): Racing Louisville vs Gotham FC, KC Current vs Orlando Pride, Angel City FC vs Denver Summit
What they're saying
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The latest NWSL availability report has key absences with the playoff chase heating up. OUT: Mimi Van Zanten (Suspension), Natalie Jacobs (Head), Riley Jackson (Foot), Ally Schlegel (Foot), Lauryn Thompson (Ankle), Claudia Dickey (Head)INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Kennedy Fuller (USA), Emeri Adames (U-20 USWNT), Ainsley McCammon (U-20 USWNT), Luisa Agudelo (COL), Linda Ullmark (U-20 USWNT)QUESTIONABLE: Ludmila (Thigh)

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The push for the NWSL playoffs continues. Here are key absences ahead of matchweek 21: Taylor Flint (Knee), Macey Hodge (Suspension), Gabby Robinson (Knee), Gianna Paul (Excused Absence), Kerry Abello (Thigh), Rafaelle (Head), Ally Brazier (Personal Reasons), Carson Pickett (Excused Absence)Questionable: Rose Lavelle (Head)International Duty: Audrey McKeen

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