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San Diego Wave face Utah Royals in matchweek 18 availability report

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

San Diego Wave face Utah Royals in matchweek 18 availability report

Summary

The NWSL features a matchup between San Diego Wave FC and Utah Royals FC on August 21. San Diego will be without several key players, including Trinity Armstrong and Cat Macario, due to injuries. In contrast, Utah Royals report healthy players with no current injuries impacting their lineup. With both teams in pursuit of playoff positioning, this match is crucial for both sides.

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Status Watch

•Match scheduled for August 21 as part of NWSL matchweek 18.
•San Diego Wave report multiple players out due to injuries.
•Utah Royals are fully healthy with no injury concerns.
•San Diego needs to adapt with its shorthanded lineup.
•Playoff implications are significant for both teams.

Latest Updates

10:39 PMYahoo Sports — NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 18: Friday) – San Diego Wave vs Utah Royals

What they're saying

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The NWSL returns with a potential playoff preview between top sides, San Diego Wave and Utah Royals. URFC are healthy, meanwhile SDW are a bit shorthanded going into the matchup. Here’s the latest availability report: SAN DIEGO WAVE FC OUT: Trinity Armstrong (Knee – SEI), Gia Corley (Lower Leg), Dudinha (Knee – SEI), Kenza Dali (Lower […]
— Yahoo Sports

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