Huitema ACL Tear sidelines CanWNT forward for season
Canadian forward Jordyn Huitema of the Chicago Stars has a torn ACL in her left knee, ending her 2026 NWSL season and prompting surgery with an estimated six to 12 months of recovery. The injury sidelines a key attacker for Canada ahead of major qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, while the team and fans express support for her return.