Courtney Vandersloot returns for Chicago Sky after ACL injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:22 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot is set to return to the court on June 26 after a yearlong recovery from a right ACL injury. She expressed her excitement for the comeback after previously being listed as questionable. Vandersloot’s injury occurred during a game against the Indiana Fever in June 2025. Chicago, currently near the bottom of the WNBA standings, recently won against the Portland Fire, their second victory since the injury to teammate Azurá Stevens, who remains out for the season. To accommodate Vandersloot, the Sky waived Saylor Poffenbarger from the active roster.
- •Vandersloot injured her knee in June 2025 against the Indiana Fever.
- •Sky are currently ranked No. 13 in the WNBA standings.
- •Chicago recently defeated the Portland Fire, marking their second win since Stevens' injury.
- •Vandersloot made her return to practice three weeks ago.
- •Sky waived Saylor Poffenbarger to clear roster space for Vandersloot.
- 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Courtney Vandersloot set to return from ACL injury for Chicago Sky
"After a yearlong recovery, the Chicago Sky expect veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot to play Friday.
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