Sign up for the Pro Soccer Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, The longtime USMNT left back believes the coach has lost the locker room, Richards gets the nod in a tough assignment against Man Utd, Anthony Hudson will lead the USMNT in two January friendlies. Wesley sustained torn quadriceps during the week ahead of Arizona's loss versus Philadelphia on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports. The USWNT is already approaching the CONCACAF W Championship without rising star Catarina Macario (knee) and the explosive Lynn Williams (hip), but another big name might be added to the list of injury casualties at forward after Christen Press was forced off in the 66th-minute of Angel City's 3-2 win over Racing Louisville in NWSL action Saturday. Void in ONT. Emily Fox and Sofia Huerta have done a fine job when the USWNT is in possession, with crisp crosses and good recovery speed in defensive transition. Get a rundown of the top highlights, stories, and events in womens sports, including cant-miss games and exclusive features. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). pic.twitter.com/XC1D5CDheT. Angel City ended up substituting her shortly thereafter, bringing in Clarisse Le Bihan in the 66th minute. The 29-year-old shined against New Zealand, but she joins a crowded forward line. Given the typical timeline for recovery from a torn ACL six to nine months Press could still return for the 2023 Womens World Cup, which will be played in Australia and New Zealand in 13 months. pic.twitter.com/FdSO4RTPx3. A post shared by Christen Press (@christenpress). While every injured player brings talent that almost any national team would welcome, there are a few players in key positions that the U.S. could use back on the pitch sooner rather than later. The information mainly comes from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published data, and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, user generated contents or related graphics or advertisings contained on the website for any purposes. And while the USWNT still has plenty of polishing left to do ahead of the World Cup, their increased depth could set the team up for a deep run. Press was named to the preliminary roster but did not make the final 23-player squad announced Monday that will travel to Mexico in July for the Concacaf W Championship, which serves as qualifying for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics. Christen Press was not on the roster even before the injury, Andonovski told reporters. The 2023 World Cup is slated to begin July 20, so shed likely have a few months to be cleared to play after recovering. With Press, Angel City had racked up 13 points in eight matches to sit fourth in the league. Despite the injuries, the USWNT has maintained its world No. Dr. Christen W Bird is a Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona. The team lost three games in a row for the first time since 1993, which is cause for concern, but the key injuries to other national teams could boost the odds for the defending World Cup champions. The 33-year-old was at her best during her time on the pitch, including an impressive run and finish in the 36th-minute for her second goal of the season. Per Andonovski, he left her off the roster because of increased competition at her position while naming Mallory Pugh, Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Ashley Hatch and Trinity Rodman, all of whom made the team at forward alongside Megan Rapinoe and Midge Purce. Claire Watkins is a Staff Writer at Just Womens Sports. From Christen Press to Alexia Putellas, from Beth Mead to Vivianne Miedema, ACL injuries have ravaged womens soccer ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Speaking to reporters after the game, Angel City head coach Freya Coombe said the prognosis was uncertain. Hudson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Amid the speculation that Press was left off the roster because of the injury, which ACFC confirmed Monday as a season-ending torn ACL, U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski set the record straight on Monday afternoon. Press didnt receive call-ups for the USWNT during that spell, but as a regular 90-minute player with Angel City this year, she figured to be back in the picture for Andonovski, and has been consistently at the heart of most of the LA-based clubs goals in NWSL. The W Championship, which serves as qualifying for both the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics, runs from July 4-18 in Mexico. Sophia Smith has stepped up in the absence of players like Macario and Press. With womens CONCACAF qualifying for the 2023 Womens FIFA World Cup getting set in early July, the USWNT will not have a key member of the team on the field. The information contained in this website is only for general information purposes. //-->. We're excited to see you back out on the pitch when you're ready! They might miss her more than you think. The heartbreaking injury couldnt have come at a worse time, as the USWNT is preparing for World Cup qualifying next month. Star Christen Press shared on social media she suffered a torn ACL and will begin a lengthy rehab process. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. She went down with a left leg injury in Arsenals Champions League match against Lyon last Thursday, and she announced Monday that she had ruptured her ACL and would miss the World Cup. // Vlatko Andonovski has confirmed that even prior to her recent injury, Christen Press did not make the U.S. womens national team roster for the upcoming CONCACAF W Championship. Press was was forced out of Angel City FCs game Saturday night against Racing Louisville, limping off the field with what was later confirmed to be a torn ACL. Please check your email for a confirmation. Sorry Press . "I haven't had that update. Christen Press was forced out of Angel City FCs game Saturday night against Racing Louisville with an apparent knee injury. Yet even with injuries to Press and other stars, the U.S. womens national team enters 2023 in stronger position than much of its World Cup competition thanks to the depth of its roster and the recovery timelines for some of its injured players. Chenoweth was injured on the set of The Good Wife in New York in July 2012, according to reports from the Los Angeles Times, BBC News and TMZ. Christen Press showed off her progress as she continues to recover from her ACL tear. @ChristenPress cooks it up @smccaskill_7 gets it over the line @weareangelcity gets in front just 67 seconds into the second half!#LOUvLA | #AngelCityFC pic.twitter.com/ZyZ8WDHy1O. OHara has historically been strong in both areas, and her vision from wide positions can be helpful in advancing the ball. Love you all xx. Press was named to the USWNTs preliminary roster for the CONCACAF W Championship earlier this week, and Vlatko Andonovski is poised to announce the roster for this months national team camp, which leads right into the tournament. The injury comes at a crucial moment for both Press and the U.S. womens national team. 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