NWSL Matchday 13 Preview: Complete Viewing Guide and Latest Injury Reports
Kansas City Current (10-2-0) vs. Angel City (4-5-3)
When: Friday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: CPKC Stadium
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video (US)
H2H: Current W: 3; Tie: 1; ACFC W: 3
Injury news
Current: Kristen Hamilton (hip) and Lo'eau LaBonta (knee) are hoping for an earlier comeback, but won't feature this weekend. U.S. women's national team defender Alana Cook is sidelined for the entire season with an ACL injury. Debinha remains out until August with a knee problem. Alex Pfeiffer (knee) and Gabrielle Robinson (knee) aren't anticipated to return for several more months. Clare Gagne (head) is also unavailable.
Angel City: Claire Emslie (upper leg) and Maiara
Niehues (lower leg) will be absent for this match. ACFC continues without Savy King, who had heart surgery last month. The positive news is that the club reported her recovery outlook is excellent. Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley remain long-term casualties.
Racing Louisville (5-5-2) vs. Orlando Pride (8-3-1)
When: Friday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lynn Family Stadium
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video (US)
H2H: Racing W: 3; Tie: 4; Pride W: 3
Injury news
Racing: Kayla Fischer continues serving her red card suspension. Maddy Anderson (thigh) and Bethany Balcer (excused absence) aren't expected to return immediately. The long-term injury roster includes Katie Lund (hip), Maddie Pokorny (hip), Olivia Sekany (knee) and Kirsten Wright (knee).
Pride: Julia Doyle (ankle) is questionable but might participate. Amanda Allen (shoulder), Simone Charley (ankle), Luana (illness) and Rafaelle (thigh) are all on the extended injury list.
Utah Royals (1-9-2) vs. Seattle Reign (5-4-3)
When: Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: America First Field
How to watch: Paramount+
H2H: Royals W: 2; Tie: 3; Gotham W: 6
Injury news
Royals: Ana Tejada will be back after completing a one-match suspension for her red card two weeks ago against Louisville. Macey Fraser (knee), Ana María Guzmán (excused absence) and Cece Kizer (hamstring) are all improbable for the weekend. Olivia Griffitts (maternity leave), Cloé Lacasse (knee), Alex Loera (knee) and Tatumn Milazzo (knee) aren't expected to return this season.
Reign: Ana-Maria Crnogorčević is managing a leg problem. Ryanne Brown (knee), Veronica Latsko (lower leg) and Cassie Miller (leg) are all sidelined long-term.
NJ/NY Gotham FC (4-5-3) vs. Bay FC (4-5-3)
When: Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Sports Illustrated Stadium
How to watch: ION (US)
H2H: Gotham W: 2; Tie: 0; Bay W: 0
Injury news
Gotham: No update is available yet on whether Midge Purce (thigh) might return. Forward Ella Stevens (knee) is improbable. Brazilian forward Gabi Portilho (hip) remains sidelined. Jéssica Silva (excused absence) won't participate and Tierna Davidson is out long-term with an ACL.
Bay: Jordan Brewster (lower leg), Emily Menges (excused absence), Princess (excused absence) and Jordan Silkowitz (illness) all missed last weekend's loss to the Orlando Pride but might return on Saturday.
North Carolina Courage (4-5-3) vs. Houston Dash (3-7-2)
When: Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: WakeMed Sports Park
How to watch: NWSL+ (US)
H2H: Courage W: 11; Tie: 2; Dash W: 5
Injury news
Courage: Head coach Sean Nahas has been absent for two weeks due to undisclosed medical reasons. Dani Weatherholt (excused absence) also missed last week. Sydney Collins (ankle) and Olivia Wingate (knee) are long-term casualties.
Dash: Avery Patterson was absent last week with a thigh injury but hopes to return. She was included on the U.S. women's national team's roster on Wednesday. Ramona Bachmann is out long-term with a knee injury and is on parental leave. Allysha Chapman (illness) and Evelina Duljan (ankle) haven't been ruled out yet, but could be questionable.
Portland Thorns (5-3-4) vs. Chicago Stars (1-8-3)
When: Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: Providence Park
How to watch: ION (US)
H2H: Thorns W: 16; Tie: 11; Stars W: 5
Injury news
Thorns: Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is sidelined again with a leg injury. Marie Müller, Morgan Weaver and Nicole Payne are all out for the season with knee injuries. Olivia Wade-Katoa and Sophia Wilson are both on maternity leave.
Stars: Alyssa Naeher was absent the past two weeks with an upper extremity injury, but might return. Bea Franklin and Ludmila are both in concussion protocol. Julia Grosso (lower leg), Jameese Joseph (lower leg) and Leilanni Nesbeth (hip) are working to return to fitness. Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child and is on maternity leave.
San Diego Wave (7-3-2) vs. Washington Spirit (7-4-1)
When: Friday, June 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: Snapdragon Stadium
How to watch: Paramount+
H2H: Wave W: 2; Tie: 3; Spirit W: 1
Wave: Young Nigerian international Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (lower leg) isn't expected to return. Hillary Beall (leg) and Trinity Byars (knee) are out with long-term injuries.
Spirit: Trinity Rodman is back in the U.S. but isn't yet ready to return to action, and isn't expected back until August. Ashley Hatch (back), Kate Wiesner (hip) and Leicy Santos (knee) will be working to return after missing the past three weeks. Ouleye Sarr (back), Andi Sullivan (maternity leave), Lyza Jessee (wrist) and Paige Metayer (knee) aren't expected back for many months.