VIDEO: Catarina Macario does it again! USWNT star comes off bench to score crucial FA Cup winner for Chelsea as forward continues to impress after lengthy ACL recovery

Macario returned from a 22-month spell on the sidelines after injuring her ACL. The American scored on her debut in the previous round of the cup against Leicester and added a second in as many games to help her side reach the semi-finals. For Chelsea, who are without Sam Kerr through an ACL injury of her own, the return of the scoring attacking midfielder could not gave come at a better time.

If Macario was emotional last time out against Leicester, then she will be even more so if she helps the Blues win silverware this season. Chelsea are vying for four trophies this season as they dream of sending Emma Hayes off in the best fashion. The young American may have feared her career could have been over but has returned to action with a point to prove and hit the ground running.

It is still early-days for the American in London, but she will be keep putting minutes in the tank and building confidence with each match. Macario will hope to get her first taste of WSL action next Friday in a massive clash with title-rivals Arsenal.