Midge Purce to Miss Season and Olympics Due to ACL Injury

The injury highlights ongoing concerns about player safety and the impact of international tournament scheduling.

Gotham FC and USWNT forward Midge Purce will miss the entire season and the Paris Olympics due to a torn ACL sustained in a game against the Portland Thorns.
Purce, a key player for Gotham FC and a contributor to the USWNT, confirmed the injury and her unavailability for the season and Olympics on social media.
The injury is part of a broader concern over player safety, with Gotham FC's coach criticizing the scheduling of the Gold Cup close to the NWSL season start.
Purce's injury adds to a list of players sidelined due to injuries sustained in the Gold Cup, highlighting the impact of international tournaments on player health.
Despite the setback, Purce expressed gratitude for the support received from friends, teammates, and competitors, and vowed to work towards returning to the field.