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Olivia Moultrie’s ACL injury threatens World Cup return

8/27/2026

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Olivia Moultrie tore her ACL at the start of August 2026, beginning a nine-to-12-month recovery.
She logged 1,312 NWSL minutes this season, recording five goals and five assists.
Her recovery could allow a return a month before the World Cup begins on 24 June 2026 in Brazil.
Coach Emma Hayes said she has no clear replacement, naming Lily Yohannes and Claire Hutton as possibilities.

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Olivia Moultrie tore her ACL at the start of August 2026, beginning a nine-to-12-month recovery.
She logged 1,312 NWSL minutes this season, recording five goals and five assists.
Her recovery could allow a return a month before the World Cup begins on 24 June 2026 in Brazil.
Coach Emma Hayes said she has no clear replacement, naming Lily Yohannes and Claire Hutton as possibilities.