Overview

• Mary Fowler has been confirmed to have ruptured her ACL during Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United.
• The 22-year-old winger is expected to be out for at least 12 months, ruling her out of the Women's Asian Cup on home soil next March.
• Fowler's absence adds pressure on Caitlin Foord to lead Australia's attack, with Sam Kerr still recovering from her own ACL injury sustained in early 2024.
• Manchester City and Football Australia will collaborate on Fowler's rehabilitation, with the player expressing determination to return stronger.
• The injury highlights the growing concern over ACL ruptures in women’s soccer, with studies indicating women face higher risks and lower recovery rates compared to men.