Kansas City W vs Portland Thorns W: NWSL Group Stage Preview

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, with Kansas City W entering the game ranked 6th on 15 points (goal difference -2), while league leaders Portland Thorns W sit 1st with 23 points and a goal difference of 8.

Kansas City W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for Kansas City W, and no players are reported as questionable or sidelined. With no absentees indicated, key attacking contributor T. Chawinga (5 goals, 1 assist) is available, as are creative midfielders M. Cooper (2 goals, 3 assists) and Croix Bethune (2 goals, 2 assists). This leaves the home side at full strength for a venue where they have won all 4 home matches, scoring 10 goals.

Portland Thorns W Availability

Similarly, Portland Thorns W have no reported injuries, suspensions, or doubtful players ahead of kickoff. Their leading scorers R. Turner (4 goals) and O. Moultrie (4 goals, 4 assists) are both available, alongside attacking threats P. Tordin (3 goals, 3 assists) and S. Smith (3 goals, 1 assist).

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a reduction in attacking output. Kansas City W retain their main goal source in T. Chawinga, while Portland Thorns W arrive with their full attacking quartet intact, preserving all 17 league goals recorded so far.