USWNT's Olivia Moultrie Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear
United States Women's National Team midfielder Olivia Moultrie will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to an ACL injury, announced the Portland Thorns on Tuesday. The injury occurred in her right knee during training with the team last week. Moultrie expressed her heartache in an Instagram post, stating that being taken away from something she loves more than anything is a feeling she never wanted to experience.
Despite the setback, she remains optimistic, promising to return stronger. Moultrie's resilience and drive are noted by her team, with Portland Thorns president and general manager Jeff Agoos expressing full support and resources for her recovery. The Concacaf W Championship commences in late November, a tournament that determines the teams for the 2027 Women's World Cup in June.
Moultrie, a 2023 U.S. Soccer's Young Female Player of the Year and a 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup winner, was anticipated to make the World Cup roster. However, her recovery period, typically between nine to 12 months, will likely clash with the tournament, which is only 10 months away.
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