Defender Tierna Davidson will miss the United States women’s national team’s upcoming pair of games against Brazil due to a knee injury, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.
She has been replaced on the roster by Angel City FC attacker Gisele Thompson.
Davidson, a 2019 World Cup winner and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, injured her left knee on a non-contact play while playing for NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday in a scoreless draw against the Houston Dash.
She was visibly upset and walked off the field with assistance before heading to the locker room before halftime.
Gotham FC has not provided any further details about the extent of the injury. A team spokesperson told ESPN that the club would provide further updates soon.
“Tierna is a warrior, is our captain. It was devastating seeing her coming off the pitch how she did but then seeing her on the pitch at the end of the game, it was also a message from her to the team of how strong she is,” Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amorós said after Friday’s game.
“I know that whatever it is, we’re gonna be with her, we’re gonna support her. She’s in safe hands. We have a fantastic medical team, and I hope [the injury] is the minimum it can be because she’s been outstanding for us and outstanding for her…
