Overview
- The club confirmed that Huitema suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and has been placed on the NWSL Season-Ending Injury List.
- The injury occurred against Angel City FC when she was substituted in the 28th minute and replaced by Ivonne Chacón.
- Chicago announced Huitema will undergo surgery and begin a recovery program but did not provide a surgery date.
- Huitema started all 12 matches for the Stars this season and scored four goals before the injury, removing a regular starter from the lineup.
- At 25, Huitema is a high-profile Canadian international with 98 caps, 24 goals and an Olympic gold medal, and her absence could affect both the Stars’ season plans and Canada’s player pool.