San Diego Wave and KC Current face key absences in Matchweek 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The San Diego Wave and Kansas City Current prepare for their encounter in Matchweek 22 of the NWSL. San Diego will be missing Catarina Macario, while Adriana Leon and Kiki Pickett are also out. Kansas City is without assists leader Croix Bethune and defender Gabrielle Robinson, with Temwa Chawinga marked as questionable. Both teams aim to secure vital points for their playoff aspirations. The match is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
- •San Diego Wave has multiple players out due to injuries.
- •KC Current missing assists leader Croix Bethune and key defender.
- •Temwa Chawinga's status remains uncertain for Kansas City.
- •Match scheduled for September 20, 2026.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report – Matchweek 22: San Diego Wave vs Kansas City Current
"San Diego Wave announced Catarina Macario has been placed on SEI, but they’ll also be without CANWNT’s Adriana Leon and Kiki Pickett. KC Current will be missing NWSL assists leader, Croix Bethune, defender Gabrielle Robinson, and Katie Scott. Two-time MVP, Temwa Chawinga is questionable.
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