NWSL Matchday 16: Your Complete Viewing Guide Plus Latest Injury News
Washington Spirit (8-4-3) vs. Racing Louisville (6-6-3)
When: Friday, August 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: Audi Field
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video (US)
H2H: Spirit W: 6; Tie: 4; Racing W: 1
Injury report
Spirit: Trinity Rodman has rejoined the Spirit squad but isn't ready to start matches yet. Ashley Hatch and Andi Sullivan are both away on maternity leave. Leicy Santos is working toward a comeback following her extended absence from the Copa America Femenina. Ouleye Sarr (back) and Lyza Jessee (wrist) continue their long-term recovery, while Casey Krueger deals with a minor knee problem.
Racing: The extended injury list includes Katie Lund (hip), Maddie Pokorny (hip), Olivia Sekany (knee) and Kirsten Wright (knee). Ángela Barón was absent last week for personal reasons but may be available. Lauren Milliet continues working through a shoulder problem as she aims to return.
Utah Royals (1-11-3) vs. Angel City (4-7-4)
When: Friday, August 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: America First Field
How to watch: Paramount+ (US)
H2H: Royals W: 0; Tie: 1; Racing W: 2
Injury report
Royals: Olivia Griffitts (maternity leave), Alex Loera (knee) and Tatumn Milazzo (knee) won't return this campaign. Brecken Mozingo is dealing with a thigh problem.
Angel City: U.S. women's national team defender Gisele Thompson aims to return after sitting out last week with a leg problem. ACFC remains without Savy King, who had heart surgery last month. Claire Emslie is away on maternity leave. Elizabeth Eddy sits on the 45-day injury list with a leg concern. Though Ali Riley has returned to training after an extended absence, she might not be match-ready. Goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh is sidelined with an arm injury. Sydney Leroux is unavailable due to personal reasons.
Kansas City Current (13-2-0) vs. Orlando Pride (8-4-3)
When: Saturday, August 16 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Where: CPKC Stadium
How to watch: CBS / Paramount+ (US)
H2H: Current W: 3; Tie: 3; Pride W: 4
Injury report
Current: Kristen Hamilton (hip) won't feature this weekend. USWNT defender Alana Cook is sidelined for the remainder of the season with an ACL injury. Gabrielle Robinson (knee) won't return for several more months. Vanessa DiBernardo is away on maternity leave. Clare Gagne (head) remains unavailable.
Pride: The Orlando Pride anticipates having their complete roster available.
North Carolina Courage (5-6-4) vs. Portland Thorns (7-4-4)
When: Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: WakeMed Sports Park
How to watch: ION (US)
H2H: Courage W: 10; Tie: 5; Thorns W: 7
Injury report
Courage: German defender Feli Rauch (lower body) remains a possibility to play but likely won't start. Olivia Wingate continues recovering from a significant lower body injury that may sideline her for the season's remainder.
Thorns: Marie Müller, Morgan Weaver, Caiya Hanks and Nicole Payne are all ruled out for the season with knee problems. Olivia Wade-Katoa and Sophia Wilson are both away on maternity leave.
Bay FC (5-6-4) vs. San Diego Wave (7-3-5)
When: Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: PayPal Park
How to watch: ION (US)
H2H: Bay W: 1; Tie: 0; Wave W: 2
Injury report
Bay: Jordan Brewster (lower leg), Emily Menges (personal absence), Princess (personal absence) and Jordan Silkowitz (illness) all sat out last weekend's loss to the Orlando Pride but may return on Saturday.
Wave: Young Nigerian international Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (lower leg) isn't anticipated to return. Hillary Beall (leg) and Trinity Byars (knee) remain out with extended injuries.
NJ/NY Gotham FC (5-5-5) vs. Houston Dash (4-8-3)
When: Sunday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Where: Sports Illustrated Stadium
How to watch: Paramount+ (US)
H2H: Gotham W: 11; Tie: 6; Dash W: 9
Injury report
Gotham: Brazilian forward Geyse serves a suspension following her red card in last week's match against the Washington Spirit. Midge Purce has recovered from a thigh injury and should be available. Forward Ella Stevens (knee) is doubtful and Tierna Davidson remains out long-term with an ACL.
Dash: Ramona Bachmann is sidelined long-term with a knee injury and is on parental leave. Amanda West is also ruled out for the season with a knee problem. Goalkeeper Liz Beardsley will miss several weeks with a hand injury. Ryan Gareis was absent last week due to concussion. Christen Westphal is working through an ankle injury and should be available.
Seattle Reign (7-5-3) vs. Chicago Stars (1-9-5)
When: Monday, August 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lumen Field
How to watch: CBSSN (US)
H2H: Reign W: 11; Tie: 9; Stars W: 12
Injury report
Reign: Phoebe McClernon sat out last week with a foot injury but shouldn't miss much additional time. Hanna Glas is also sidelined with a leg injury. Ryanne Brown (knee), Veronica Latsko (lower leg) and Cassie Miller (leg) are all out for extended periods.
Stars: Jameese Joseph (lower leg) remains several weeks away from returning. Cari Roccaro was absent last week for personal reasons. Hannah Anderson is working back from a leg injury. Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child and is on maternity leave.