WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 02: Kenza Dali #10 of San Diego Wave FC warms up prior to the NWSL match between Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave FC at Audi Field on August 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/NWSL via Getty Images) | NWSL via Getty Images

The NWSL returns with a potential playoff preview between top sides, San Diego Wave and Utah Royals.

URFC are healthy, meanwhile SDW are a bit shorthanded going into the matchup.

Here’s the latest availability report:

SAN DIEGO WAVE FC

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

UTAH ROYALS FC

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