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Emily Sonnett ruled out for remainder of 2026 NWSL season

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Emily Sonnett ruled out for remainder of 2026 NWSL season
Summary

Gotham FC announced that defender Emily Sonnett will miss the rest of the 2026 NWSL season following a ruptured patellar tendon. The injury occurred during the July 24 match against the Portland Thorns, leading to surgery for Sonnett. Yael Averbuch West, president of soccer operations, expressed the club's support for Sonnett during her recovery. Since joining Gotham in 2024, Sonnett has made 64 appearances and helped the team to three trophies, making her a significant player in the league's history.

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  • •Emily Sonnett suffered a ruptured patellar tendon on July 24.
  • •She underwent surgery for the injury.
  • •Sonnett has made 64 appearances for Gotham FC since 2024.
  • •She is a key player with a significant championship history.
Latest Updates
  • 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham, USWNT defender Emily Sonnett out with a ruptured patellar tendon
  • 5:06 PMESPN Soccer — Gotham's Sonnett (knee injury) out for season
  • 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett to miss remainder of NWSL season after knee surgery
  • 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett out for season after knee surgery
  • 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett ruled out for the 2026 season
What they're saying
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Gotham FC and longtime U.S. Women’s National Team defender Emily Sonnett underwent knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the NWSL season, the club confirmed Friday morning. Sonnett appeared to injure herself while attempting to challenge forward Pietra Tordin in the seventh minute of Gotham’s 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns at Providence Park on July 24. After lunging for the ball, Sonnett fell to the ground, grabbed her left knee and motioned to Gotham’s bench for medical assistance.

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Gotham FC and U.S. national team defender Emily Sonnett will miss the rest of the National Women's Soccer League season because of a ruptured patellar tendon. “Emily has the full support of everyone at the club, and we will be with her every step of the way throughout her recovery,” Yael Averbuch West, Gotham's president of soccer operations, said in a statement Friday. The injury is a blow to both the United States and Gotham.

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Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett will miss the remainder of the NWSL season after having surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon in her left knee, the club announced on Friday.

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