Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing her right ACL during a match against the Kansas City Current. The 25-year-old was injured in the 16th minute while attempting to stop a cross that led to the game-winning goal. Hershfelt had appeared in 31 matches this season, contributing a goal and an assist, both of which were decisive in victories. The team, currently third in the league standings, will play its regular-season finale and potential playoff games without her. ACL recoveries typically take more than six months, meaning she could also miss a significant portion of the 2027 season.
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