USWNT's Macario Withdraws from Olympics Due to Knee Injury
Lynn Williams steps in as replacement; team prepares for tournament opener against Zambia on July 25.
- Catarina Macario's knee irritation forces her out of the Paris Olympics, coach Emma Hayes confirms.
- Lynn Williams, initially an alternate, joins the 18-player roster pending official approvals.
- Macario, who previously missed nearly two years due to an ACL injury, will return to Chelsea for treatment.
- Defender Emily Sams is promoted to alternate status in Williams' place.
- USWNT to play final send-off matches against Mexico and Costa Rica before heading to France.