Emily Sonnett ruled out for remainder of 2026 NWSL season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"The USWNT veteran suffered a ruptured patellar tendon on the July 24th matchup against the Portland Thorns.
"Sonnett was stretchered off during last Friday's draw against the Portland Thorns.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:49 PMGotham FC and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett out for season after knee surgery
Sonnett was stretchered off during last Friday's draw against the Portland Thorns.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:07 PMGotham FC defender Emily Sonnett ruled out for the 2026 season
The USWNT veteran suffered a ruptured patellar tendon on the July 24th matchup against the Portland Thorns.
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