Mallory Swanson, the leading scorer for the U.S. women’s national team, suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury Saturday during a friendly against Ireland in Austin, Texas.
Swanson was tackled about 40 minutes into the match and immediately appeared to be in distress. She was later carted off the field and was taken to a nearby hospital, The Washington Post’s Steven Goff.
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She was replaced on the pitch by Trinity Rodman.
Mallory Swanson is carted off the pitch in the USWNT’s game against Ireland with what appears to be a serious injury three months before the World Cup.
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An extended absence by Swanson could be a major blow to the USWNT. In five 2023 contests, she has scored a team-leading seven goals and been the team’s best attacker. The women’s World Cup begins in mid-July.
Here’s all you need to know about Swanson’s injury.
Mallory Swanson injury update
Late in the first half, Swanson was slide tackled and immediately grabbed her left knee after falling to the ground. She waved to the sideline seeking medical attention.
Teammates quickly surrounded Swanson as play was stopped, with Rose Lavelle coming over to comfort her on the…
