Portland Fire vs Golden State Valkyries — Sep 18, 2026

Who is unavailable, in each club’s own words to the league. A day-to-day designation still allows a start, so a name here is not always a scratch; an injured-list stint is.

Portland Fire5 listed

Serah WilliamsCatcher · is day to day. Back 2026-08-28.

Frieda BuhnerF · is out. Back 2026-09-17.

Luisa GeiselsoderCatcher · is out. Back 2027-05-01.

Sarah Ashlee BarkerG · is out. Back 2027-05-01.

Sania FeaginF · is out. Back 2027-05-01.

Golden State Valkyries1 listed

Iliana RupertCatcher · is out. Back 2027-05-01.

Taken from each club's most recent game, not an official card. Coaches confirm the starters closer to tip.

Portland Firefrom Aug 25

1Bridget Carleton#6Forward

2Emily Engstler#21Forward

3Nyadiew Puoch#13Forward

4Megan DiLeo#17Center

5Carla Leite#0Guard

Golden State Valkyriesfrom Aug 26

1Kayla Thornton#5Forward

2Gabby Williams#1Forward

3Cecilia Zandalasini#24Forward

4Kiah Stokes#41Center

5Veronica Burton#22Guard