NWSL Availability Report (matchweek eight): North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars and Denver Summit vs Orlando Pride
Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson makes her return to the NWSL and more from the latest availability report from the league.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 27: Mallory Swanson #9 of United States looks on during the first half of the match between USA and Iceland at GEODIS Park on October 27, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NWSL has two matches on Saturday, including one major return. Who’s in, out, or questionable?
Here’s the latest NWSL availability report: NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE OUT: Payton Crawford (Knee – SEI), Maycee Bell (Knee), Natalie Jacobs (Ankle), Hannah Betfort (Lower Leg), Feli Rauch (Suspension), Lauryn Thompson (Ankle) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None CHICAGO STARS FC OUT: Michelle Alozie (Thigh), Katie Atkinson (Thigh), Tessa Dellarose (Thigh), Emma Egizii (Lower Leg), Bea Franklin (Head), Natalia Kuikka (Knee – SEI), Taylor Wood (Knee) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None DENVER SUMMIT OUT: Jasmine Ailey (Knee – SEI), Jordan Baggett (Maternity Leave) QUESTIONABLE: Olivia Thomas (Illness) INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None ORLANDO PRIDE OUT: Cosette Morche (Ankle – D45), Kylie Nadaner (Maternity Leave) Jacquie Ovalle (Thigh), Rafaelle (Head), Viviana Villacorta (Knee) QUESTIONABLE: Kerry Abello (Hip), Zara Chavoshi (Lower Leg), Solai Washington (Knee) INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None