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Olivia Moultrie Placed on NWSL Season-Ending Injury List

Her right-knee ACL tear will sideline her for the rest of the 2026 club season and force her absence from the Concacaf Women’s Championship, which serves as World Cup and Olympic qualifying.

Jul 18, 2026; Centennial, Colorado, USA; Portland Thorns FC midfielder Olivia Moultrie (13) controls the ball in the second half against the Denver Summit FC at Centennial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Portland Thorns announced that Moultrie sustained a right-knee ACL injury in a training session last week and has been placed on the NWSL Season-Ending Injury (SEI) List, ruling her out for the remainder of 2026.
  • The 20-year-old was a regular starter this season, with 15 starts in 16 appearances, five goals and five assists for the Thorns before the injury.
  • Her absence removes an option for U.S. Women’s National Team selection because the Concacaf Women’s Championship in November and December in Texas doubles as qualifying for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
  • Portland pledged to provide “world-class care, recovery and rehabilitation,” with GM Jeff Agoos praising Moultrie’s drive and saying the club will commit resources to her recovery.
  • Watch for updates on Moultrie’s medical timeline, any Thorns roster moves to cover midfield minutes, and how U.S. national team coaches adjust selections without her availability.