National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Match Previews, 27 April 2014

A win for Seattle Reign FC against Houston Dash will secure their place at the top of the NWSL.

Boston Breakers are looking for their first win of the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League season when they play hosts to Sky Blue FC.

Boston Breakers v Sky Blue FC

Sunday 27 April, 7 p.m. ET | Harvard Stadium | Boston.

Boston Breakers suffered a 3-2 defeat at home against Houston Dash in their previous fixture, their second successive loss of the 2014 NWSL campaign. The Breakers will be hoping to net their first win when they host Sky Blue on Sunday.

Sky Blue FC are still looking for their first win of the NWSL 2014 season having drawn their opening two matches. Christie Rampone scored her first NWSL goal in Sky Blue FC’s previous match in which they drew 1-1 against Portland Thorns FC.

Team news:

Boston Breakers
OUT: Kristie Mewis (left high ankle sprain)
DOUBTFUL: None
QUESTIONABLE: None
PROBABLE: None

Sky Blue FC
OUT: Haley Haagsma (left knee acl tear)
DOUBTFUL: None
QUESTIONABLE: None
PROBABLE: Christie Rampone (left toe seismioditis)

Live match broadcast:

WATCH BOSTON BREAKERS V SKY BLUE FC, LIVE STREAM

Seattle Reign FC v Houston Dash

Sunday 27 April, 7 p.m. ET | Moda Health Pitch | Seattle.

Seattle Reign FC have convincingly won both their previous 2014 NWSL matches, with five different Seattle players already on the scoresheet this season, with Kim Little leading the scoring with two goals. The Reign host Houston Dash on Sunday looking to keep up their unbeaten streak.

Houston Dash beat Boston Breakers 3-2 in their previous NWSL fixture and are looking to continue their winning ways when they face tough opponents Seattle Reign away from home.

Team news:

Seattle Reign FC
OUT: Amanda Frisbie (adductor strain), Carmelina Moscato (right foot stress reaction)
DOUBTFUL: None
QUESTIONABLE: None
PROBABLE: Megan Rapinoe (left foot contusion)

Houston Dash
OUT: Lauren Sesselmann (left acl tear), Brittany Bock (left acl tear)
DOUBTFUL: None
QUESTIONABLE: None
PROBABLE: Bianca Henninger (right hip flexor strain), Ella Masar(left hamstring tightness), Kealia Ohai (right ankle sprain), Osinachi Ohale (right ankle sprain)