USWNT's injury crisis gets even worse! Catarina Macario goes off in Chelsea's demolition of Man Utd in WSL title decider

Chelsea stormed into a two-goal lead at Manchester United on the final day of the WSL season but had to withdraw Macario 41 minutes in. It was a blow for Emma Hayes' side despite their dominant position as the title was likely to come down to goal difference with the Blues and Manchester City level on points.

The club's official X account posted about the incident. Macario was replaced by Sjoeke Nusken, who got on the scoresheet two minutes after entering the pitch.

With the season coming to an end, Macario's injury is not the end of the world for Chelsea. However, the 24-year-old is likely to be called up by Emma Hayes when she takes over as USWNT boss in the summer, but may now miss out if her injury is serious.

Macario has enjoyed her first season in England with the reigning champions but has only made eight WSL appearances. Injuries have kept her sidelined for a large period of the season but she will be hoping to work on her fitness so she can make even more of an impact for the Blues in 2024-25.