Portland's Smith to be evaluated 'week-to-week' after knee injury

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith has sustained a mild medial collateral ligament (MCL) strain, the team said on Wednesday, making her the latest victim amid a surge of knee injuries to professional women's soccer players.

The 23-year-old U.S. women's national team member suffered the right knee injury while attempting a challenge just before halftime in Portland's 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit on Sunday.

Portland are top of the standings with five weeks remaining in the regular season. With 11 goals, Smith currently leads the Golden Boot race. Runners-up England were without captain Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby while the lineups for Canada, France, Netherlands and the U.S. were all affected.

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