Kansas City W vs Portland Thorns W: NWSL Women Group Stage Preview
Match Context
Kansas City W host Portland Thorns W at CPKC Stadium on 24 May 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. The fixture has not started yet. Kansas City W come in ranked 6th with 15 points and a goal difference of -2 after 10 matches, while league leaders Portland Thorns W sit 1st on 23 points with a goal difference of 8 from 11 games.
Kansas City W Availability
There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for Kansas City W, so a full squad is expected to be available. Crucially, leading scorer T. Chawinga, who has 5 goals and 1 assist in 6 appearances, is available, as is creative midfielder M. Cooper, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists across 10 matches. With no players sidelined, the hosts retain their primary attacking and midfield options.
Portland Thorns W Availability
Portland Thorns W also report no players as doubtful or sidelined through injury or suspension. Key attacking figures remain available: R. Turner has 4 goals in 10 appearances, while O. Moultrie offers a major dual threat with 4 goals and 4 assists. Supporting attackers P. Tordin (3 goals, 3 assists) and S. Smith (3 goals, 1 assist) are likewise expected to feature.
Impact Summary
With no absentees recorded on either side, neither team loses attacking output for this match; all leading scorers and creators are available, setting up a full-strength offensive contest.
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