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NWSL Player Availability Report: Key Absences Ahead of Matchweek 15
3 Aug
Summary
- Multiple teams are impacted by maternity leave and injuries.
- Several players are unavailable due to international duty with their national teams.
- Washington Spirit and Boston Legacy have the most significant player absences.
As NWSL approaches matchweek 15, a detailed player availability report reveals significant impacts on several teams. Washington Spirit faces notable absences, with Lucia Di Guglielmo out due to a lower leg injury, and Ashley Hatch, Aubrey Kingsbury, and Casey Krueger on maternity leave. The team also has five players away on international duty.
San Diego Wave FC is contending with several long-term injuries, including Trinity Armstrong, Dudinha, DiDi Haracic, Cat Macario, Kiki Pickett, and Gabi Portilho. Utah Royals FC and Portland Thorns FC also report multiple players out with knee injuries, impacting their lineups for the upcoming fixtures.
Denver Summit FC has Jasmine Aikey and Nahikari Garcia sidelined with knee injuries, alongside Jordan Baggett on maternity leave. Boston Legacy is also heavily affected, with Laís Araújo and Fauzia Najjemba out with thigh injuries, Kaká and Chloe Ricketts with ankle issues, and Ella Stevens suspended. Amanda Gutierres is questionable with a thigh injury.
