U.S. Women's National Team and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle was subbed out in the first half after suffering a head injury. Lavelle hit her head on the ground in a battle with an Angel City player on Sunday's NWSL matchup. Lavelle was taken off the pitch following the incident, and as of now, there haven't been any updates as to her status.
With the World Cup approaching, Emma Sears may want out of Louisville, while Mallory Swanson and Claire Hutton must weigh whether struggling NWSL clubs offer the right environments for their futures.
The U.S. Women’s National Team will face its toughest tests of 2026 before turning its attention to World Cup qualifying, hosting world No. 1 Spain for two October friendlies. The teams will meet Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET, before facing off again three days later at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, at 7 p.m. ET. Recently retired USWNT icon Crystal Dunn will be honored before the opening match.
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