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Chicago Stars FC ahead Jordyn Huitema was positioned on the season-ending damage record Tuesday with a torn left ACL.
The knee damage occurred through the Stars’ 2-0 house loss towards Angel City FC on Saturday.
‘The Chicago Stars want Jordyn a speedy restoration with full help from the membership and sit up for her return to the pitch,’ the group mentioned.
The Stars mentioned Huitema will bear surgical procedure and start the rehabilitation course of. The restoration timeline – usually six to 12 months for a torn ACL — doubtlessly places the Canadian star’s participation within the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in jeopardy.
Huitema, 25, is in her first season with Chicago following 4 years with the Seattle Reign (2022-25) and 4 years with French facet Paris Saint-Germain (2019-22). She tallied 4 targets in 12 matches this season.
Internationally, she has scored 24 targets in 98 caps and helped Canada win the gold medal on the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
–Field Level Media