Four Americans, including leading scorer Mallory Swanson, are among several high-profile players who will be sidelined for the tournament because of injury.
Just as the United States appeared to solidify its front-line starters for the Women’s World Cup, the team was thrown by the loss of Mallory Swanson to a knee injury.
Swanson was the team’s leading scorer this year with seven goals and a six-game scoring streak, tied for fourth longest in team history. The 25-year-old forward had formed a solid front line with Sophia Smith and Alex Morgan. “I’ll be cheering hard for my teammates at the World Cup, and I look forward to dedicating myself to fight to earn a spot for what I hope will be a long future on the U.S. national team,” Macario said.Kirby was injured while playing for Chelsea against West Ham on Feb. 9. After trying to rehabilitate the injury, it was determined that Kirby needed surgery and would miss the World Cup.
“I had tears in my eyes and made peace with it the night it happened and since then I have been following the steps I’m told to in order to best help myself in the short and long term,” Williamson said in an Instagram post.There were hopes she might be back in time for the World Cup after an ACL injury in November. But England coach Sarina Wiegman confirmed Mead wasn’t ready when she announced the 23-player squad for the tournament.
Beckie has played for the national team since 2014. She made her 101st appearance for Canada in a game against Japan in the team’s last match of the SheBelieves Cup this year. Overall, she has 36 goals for Canada.The U.S. captain has a lingering foot injury that will keep her at home while her teammates vie for a third straight World Cup title.
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