ACL injuries keeping players from across the globe out of Women's World Cup
Some of the biggest names in the game won't be playing in the Women's World Cup because of what feels like an epidemic of ACL injuries — and players are asking why.
Beth Mead Sport News
Zambia goalkeeper Nali ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Zambia's starting goalkeeper Hazel Nali will not play in the Women's World Cup due to serious knee ligament injuries, her national team said on Wednesday.
Women's World Cup: England head coach Sarina Wiegman on ending 56 years of hurt
Sarina Wiegman says England’s long wait for glory at the highest level was “almost a trauma,’ before their Euro 2022 triumph. The Dutchwoman ended the country's 56-year wait for a senior trophy with an epic 2-1 victory after extra time against Germany at Wembley.
England's Bright joins chorus of calls for action on ACL injuries
MANCHESTER, England : Footballers missing tournaments through injury has always been part and parcel of the game but the sheer number of women whose World Cup dreams have been dashed by anterior cruciate ligament ruptures this year has led to calls for a radical rethink.
Lionesses embracing World Cup pressure that comes with being Euro champions
BURTON UPON TRENT, England: England shoulder heavy expectations at the Women's World Cup as the reigning European champions, but the Lionesses say they are embracing the pressure that is well-earned.
England held to frustrating 0-0 draw by Portugal in World Cup tune-up
MILTON KEYNES, England : England were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal in a friendly on Saturday in a frustrating World Cup warm-up for the fourth-ranked Lionesses.
England's Bright says injury a blessing in disguise ahead of World Cup
BURTON UPON TRENT, England: England captain Millie Bright is not quite ready to return to action after being out with a knee injury since March, but the centre back sees a silver lining in her forced layoff having had her first proper break in years.
Lionesses suffer injury scare as Man City defender Alex Greenwood exits training
Manchester City star Alex Greenwood seemed to suffer an injury scare while training with the Lionesses ahead of the summer’s Women’s World Cup.