Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson went down with an injury on Saturday and will likely miss the NWSL season and upcoming World Cup.
in Austin, Texas. Visibly in pain, she was carted off and eventually taken to the hospital for further treatment. The U.S. pulled out a 2-0 win but at the cost of its leading goalscorer.
The injury is devastating to Swanson, the Chicago Red Stars and the USWNT's momentum heading into the World Cup in July. Recovery time for a patella tendon is at least six months, with many athletes requiring closer to a year before returning to full strength. The 24-year-old has been unstoppable for the national team this past year. She's accounted for seven of the team's 16 goals in 2023, while no other teammate has scored more than twice.Connecting you to your favorite North Texas sports teams as well as sports news around the globe.
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