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NWSL teams reveal player availability ahead of Saturday matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

NWSL teams reveal player availability ahead of Saturday matches

Summary

The NWSL is gearing up for three matches on Saturday as teams finalize their rosters. Kansas City Current will face Seattle Reign, while North Carolina Courage will take on Boston Legacy. Key player absences include Jess Fishlock (Seattle Reign, leg injury) and Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current, excused absence). Both Seattle and Kansas City are working without several contributors due to injuries and personal matters. The Courage and Legacy will also miss players, including Payton Crawford (Courage, knee) and Laís Araújo (Legacy, thigh). This week’s matches are crucial for playoff positioning as the regular season approaches its conclusion.

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By the Numbers

•Kansas City Current hosts Seattle Reign on Saturday.
•North Carolina Courage faces Boston Legacy in another match.
•Jess Fishlock and Temwa Chawinga are among notable absences.
•Teams are adjusting lineups due to injuries and personal leave.
•Upcoming matches are essential for playoff implications.

Latest Updates

12:01 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 18 – Saturday): KC Current vs Seattle Reign, North Carolina Courage vs Boston Legacy, Portland Thorns vs Denver Summit FC

What they're saying

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Key Absences (OUT): Temwa Chawinga (Excused Absence), Jess Fishlock (Leg), Sam Meza (Thigh), Riley Jackson (Foot), Natalie Jacobs (Head), Marie Müller (Hip), Isabelle Obaze (Thigh), Reilyn Turner (Knee), Morgan Weaver (Excused Absence) Lindsey Heaps (Knee), Abby Smith (Knee)
— Yahoo Sports

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