USWNT's Olivia Moultrie Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear
Summary
Olivia Moultrie, a midfielder for the Portland Thorns and the U.S. Women's National Team, injured her right knee's ACL during training and will miss the entire 2026 season. Her injury likely means she will miss major upcoming tournaments, including those that lead to the 2027 Women's World Cup.Key Facts
- Olivia Moultrie plays for the Portland Thorns and the United States Women's National Team.
- She suffered an ACL tear in her right knee during training last week.
- The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is an important ligament in the knee that helps stabilize it.
- Recovery from an ACL tear usually takes 9 to 12 months.
- Moultrie was named the 2023 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.
- She helped the U.S. win the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.
- The injury will likely prevent her from participating in the Concacaf W Championship starting in November, which affects qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- The Thorns’ management expressed strong support for Moultrie’s recovery and rehabilitation.
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