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Olivia Moultrie Out for Season After ACL Tear

8/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Olivia Moultrie, a 20-year-old Portland Thorns midfielder, was placed on the season-ending injury list after tearing her ACL in training.
She logged 16 appearances (15 starts) with five goals and five assists this season.
She will miss the 2026 NWSL season and the Concacaf Women’s Championship in Texas (Nov-Dec), leaving her participation in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup uncertain.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, drew a record 90,185 fans to the Rose Bowl final and earned a $4 million profit, spurring the creation of the Women’s United Soccer Association in 2000. After that league folded, the National Women’s Soccer League launched in 2012, now confronting injuries like Olivia Moultrie’s 2026 ACL tear, echoing Alex Morgan’s 2020 setback.

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Story summary

Olivia Moultrie, a 20-year-old Portland Thorns midfielder, was placed on the season-ending injury list after tearing her ACL in training.
She logged 16 appearances (15 starts) with five goals and five assists this season.
She will miss the 2026 NWSL season and the Concacaf Women’s Championship in Texas (Nov-Dec), leaving her participation in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup uncertain.

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