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Miedema Reveals Mother in ICU as Man City Seal WSL Title

She has not set a return date during her mother's recovery.

Overview

  • Manchester City were confirmed Women’s Super League champions after Wednesday’s 1-1 draw left Arsenal unable to catch them.
  • Posting on Instagram on Thursday, Vivianne Miedema said her mother suffered serious complications after chemotherapy and has been in intensive care for 2.5 weeks.
  • She wrote that her mother had been fighting for her life and is now taking small steps in recovery with major hurdles still ahead.
  • Miedema left Manchester in early April to be with her family, missed the title celebrations, and had already withdrawn from Netherlands duty.
  • Miedema has not given a timeline for her return, and her season to this point includes 10 goals in 19 appearances and a first trophy with City.