Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie out for season with ACL injury
The 20-year-old USWNT star injured her right knee in training and will miss the rest of the 2026 season.
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Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the season-ending injury list after sustaining an ACL injury to her right knee during a training session last week. The 20-year-old, who also represents the US national team, had started 15 of 16 matches this season with five goals and five assists. She is now likely to miss the Concacaf W Championship.
- Olivia Moultrie, 20-year-old Portland Thorns midfielder and USWNT player, sustained an ACL injury during training and will miss the rest of the 2026 season.
- Moultrie had been a key contributor this season, starting 15 of 16 matches with 5 goals and 5 assists before the injury.
- Her absence will impact both the Thorns' playoff push and the USWNT's preparation for the Concacaf W Championship.
How it unfolded
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Major outlets note the 20-year-old midfielder's absence will impact the US national team's preparation for the upcoming Concacaf W Championship.
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Multiple sports accounts across Bluesky and news platforms amplified the announcement, highlighting the significance for both the club and national team.
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The Thorns officially announced Moultrie's placement on the Season-Ending Injury list and committed to providing recovery support.
“Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation.”
Jeff Agoos · Bluesky ↗ - 8 days quiet
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Olivia Moultrie injured her right knee during a Portland Thorns training session, later diagnosed as an ACL tear.
What people are saying verbatim
“Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation.”
Jeff Agoos, Portland Thorns President and GM of Soccer Operations · Portland Thorns official announcement ↗ · Aug 10
“She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her.”
Jeff Agoos, Portland Thorns President and GM of Soccer Operations · Portland Thorns official announcement ↗ · Aug 10
“Massive NWSL and USWNT news: The Portland Thorns announced today that midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list.”
scoutripley.bsky.social, Sports journalist · Bluesky ↗ · Aug 11, 1:04 PM
Voices from the web unedited
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We've announced today that midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Liv. We're with you every step of the way ❤️ More here:
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The Portland @ ThornsFC have announced that Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the # NWSL SEI List with a torn ACL. Moultrie started 15 of 16 matches for the Thorns this season, scoring five goals and providing five assists. https:// equalizersoccer.com/2026/08/11 /portland-thorns-announce-olivia-moultrie-acl-injury-placed-on-sei-list/
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Massive NWSL and USWNT news: The Portland Thorns announced today that midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Moultrie sustained an ACL injury to her right knee in a training session last week.
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Thorns, USWNT star Olivia Moultrie (ACL) out for season https://www. yardbarker.com/soccer/articles /thorns_uswnt_star_olivia_moultrie_acl_out_for_season/s1_17183_44163981?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Yardbarker Sports @ yardbarker-sports-Yardbarker
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Devastating news for USWNT & Portland Thorns player Olivia Moultrie 💔 The midfielder sustained an ACL injury during training and has been placed on the season-ending injury list. We wish her a speedy recovery 🫶 📸: Al Sermeno