Gotham FC Captain Tierna Davidson Out for 2025 Season with ACL Tear

The USWNT defender sustained a non-contact injury on March 28 and has been replaced on the national team roster for upcoming matches against Brazil.

Tierna Davidson tore her left ACL during a match against the Houston Dash on March 28 and has been placed on the NWSL season-ending injury list.
This marks Davidson's second ACL injury, following a similar setback in 2022 that caused her to miss the 2023 World Cup.
Gisele Thompson, a 19-year-old defender from Angel City FC, has been called up to replace Davidson on the USWNT roster for two friendlies against Brazil.
Gotham FC, which has struggled defensively in a winless start to the season, will need to adjust without their captain and key defensive anchor.
Davidson's injury highlights broader concerns over the prevalence of ACL injuries in women's sports, with ongoing efforts to address systemic disparities in sports medicine and equipment design.