NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 17 – Friday): Gotham FC vs Kansas City Current, Utah Royals vs Bay FC, Seattle Reign vs Chicago Stars, San Diego Wave vs Denver Summit

DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 02: Lindsey Heaps #10 of the Denver Summit FC runs with the ball during the first half of the match against the Boston Legacy FC at Centennial Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Ashley Potts/NWSL via Getty Images) | NWSL via Getty Images

The NWSL returns with matchweek 17 on Friday with four matches: Gotham FC vs KC Current, Utah Royals vs Bay FC, Seattle Reign vs Chicago Stars, and San Diego Wave vs Denver Summit.

Here’s the latest availability report:

GOTHAM FC

OUT:  Kayla Duran (Knee – SEI), Denise O’Sullivan (Knee), Emily Sonnett (Knee – SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

KANSAS CITY CURRENT

OUT: Ellie Bravo-Young (Thigh), Alana Cook (Knee -SEI), Clare Gagne (Head -SEI), Mary Long (D-45), Laney Rouse (Knee), Kolo Suliafu (Thigh)
QUESTIONABLE: Michelle Cooper (Thigh)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Temwa Chawinga (Malawi), Meila Brewer (U.S. U-17)

UTAH ROYALS FC

OUT: Alex Loera (Knee – SEI), Kiana Palacios (HIP), KK Ream (Knee – SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

BAY FC

OUT: Tess Boade (Excused Absence), Anouk Denton (Lower Leg), Caprice Dydasco (Maternity Leave), Racheal Kundananji (Upper Leg), Alyssa Malonson (Knee – SEI), Emily Menges (Maternity Leave)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

SEATTLE REIGN FC

OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jess Fishlock (Leg), Emily Mason (Knee), Sam Meza (Thigh)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

CHICAGO STARS FC

OUT: Ryan Connaughton (knee), Emma Egizii (lower leg), Aaliyah Farmer (Knee), Julia Grosso (thigh), Jordyn Huitema (SEI-knee), Natalia Kuikka (SEI-knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Michelle Alozie (Nigeria)

SAN DIEGO WAVE FC

OUT: Trinity Armstrong (Knee – SEI), Kimmi Ascanio (Thigh), Dudinha (Knee – SEI), Kenza Dali (Lower Leg), Didi Haracic (Lower Leg), Kiki Pickett (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

DENVER SUMMIT FC

OUT: Jasmine Aikey (Knee – SEI), Jordan Baggett (Maternity Leave), Nahikari Garcia (Knee – SEI), Lindsey Heaps (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None