Portland Thorns and USWNT star Olivia Moultrie out for season with ACL injury
Summary
Olivia Moultrie, a midfielder for the Portland Thorns and the U.S. women’s national soccer team, will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury in her right knee. She was injured during training and is expected to miss upcoming important games, including the Concacaf W Championship.Key Facts
- Olivia Moultrie injured her right knee (ACL) during training last week.
- She has been placed on the season-ending injury list by the Portland Thorns.
- Moultrie is 20 years old and has scored five goals and made five assists this season.
- She signed with the Portland Thorns in 2021 after suing the league over signing rules for under-18 players.
- Moultrie has played 18 games for the U.S. national team and scored five goals.
- She was named US Soccer Young Player of the Year in 2023.
- The injury means she will likely miss the Concacaf W Championship, a qualifying event for the Women’s World Cup.
- The Thorns’ president, Jeff Agoos, stated the team fully supports her during recovery.
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