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Olivia Moultrie to Miss NWSL Season With ACL Injury

8/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Portland Thorns announced forward Olivia Moultrie will miss the season with an ACL injury.
Caiya Hanks entered in stoppage time and scored the winner for Portland, her first game since rupturing an ACL 14 months earlier.
Gotham FC stayed atop the NWSL Power Rankings after a 2-1 win over Kansas City that extended their streak to eight games and left them one win from a franchise home-scoring record.

History

Historical Context

From June 19 to July 10, 1999 the United States hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup, attracting 1.194 million fans and netting a $4 million profit on a $30 million budget, which ignited nationwide interest. That surge birthed the short-lived WUSA and, in 2012, the NWSL, whose Portland Thorns and Gotham FC now grapple with player-health issues like Olivia Moultrie’s ACL tear.

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Story summary

Portland Thorns announced forward Olivia Moultrie will miss the season with an ACL injury.
Caiya Hanks entered in stoppage time and scored the winner for Portland, her first game since rupturing an ACL 14 months earlier.
Gotham FC stayed atop the NWSL Power Rankings after a 2-1 win over Kansas City that extended their streak to eight games and left them one win from a franchise home-scoring record.

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