USWNT star Mallory Swanson has torn patellar tendon

U.S. Soccer did not provide a timeline for Swanson’s injury. The 2023 Women’s World Cup gets underway in July in New Zealand and Australia.

Published : Apr 09, 2023 23:20 IST - 1 MIN READ

Mallory Swanson #9 of the United States gestures toward fans after being injured against the Republic of Ireland during the first half of a 2023 International Friendly match at Q2 Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Austin, Texas. The United States won 2-0.
Mallory Swanson #9 of the United States gestures toward fans after being injured against the Republic of Ireland during the first half of a 2023 International Friendly match at Q2 Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Austin, Texas. The United States won 2-0. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP
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Mallory Swanson #9 of the United States gestures toward fans after being injured against the Republic of Ireland during the first half of a 2023 International Friendly match at Q2 Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Austin, Texas. The United States won 2-0. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

U.S. women’s national team star Mallory Swanson has a torn left patella tendon, U.S. Soccer confirmed Sunday.

The 24-year-old forward injured her knee during a 2-0 friendly win against Ireland on Saturday in Austin, Texas.

She returned Sunday to Chicago, where she plays professionally for the NWSL’s Red Stars, for further evaluation.

Swanson, the leading scorer for the USWNT this year, was carted off late in the first half Saturday after her knee buckled.

U.S. Soccer did not provide a timeline for Swanson’s injury. The 2023 Women’s World Cup gets underway in July in New Zealand and Australia.

Swanson, who went by Pugh before her marriage to Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, has seven goals in five matches in 2023 -- five more goals than anyone else on the team.

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