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Sam Mewis moves on! USWNT star leaves NWSL's KC Current as she continues gruelling injury recovery

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  • Mewis leaves KC Current
  • Has struggled with injury
  • Looking for a new challenge
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Mewis is on the move after a two-year stay at KC Current. The club have announced her departure and wished her the best for the future. Mewis joined the club in 2021 but has struggled for appearances due to continued knee problems.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Mewis is facing an uncertain future as she bids to return to action after a nightmare time with injury. The USWNT star has not played for the national side since 2021 after undergoing two knee surgeries in the last two years. Her last appearances for her club side came in two Challenge Cup matches in pre-season back in March 2022.

  • WHAT MEWIS HAS SAID

    Mewis has spoken about her injury nightmare recently on the 'Snacks' podcast for Just Women’s Sports. The 31-year-old has said her current objective is to "get as healthy as possible" and hopes to get her knee back "as good as it can get".

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR MEWIS?

    Mewis is now a free agent and will be on the lookout for a new club. Her top priority will be to regain full fitness after a lengthy time on the sidelines and get back to doing what she enjoys the most.