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Mateya Dessieux tears ACL again, sidelining Texas goalkeeper

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Mateya Dessieux tears ACL again, sidelining Texas goalkeeper

Summary

Texas goalkeeper Mateya Dessieux announced on Instagram that she has torn the same ACL for a second time, just 250 days after her first injury. The previous tear occurred on December 5, 2025. Due to her recovery timeframe, Dessieux was already expected to miss the start of the season. The Longhorns added three transfer goalkeepers to prepare for her absence. Texas won its season opener against Houston Christian 3-0 on August 12, 2026. Dessieux was a standout player in her freshman season, starting in nine games and ranking among the top goalkeepers in the SEC.

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•Dessieux announced her injury on Instagram on August 12, 2026.
•The second ACL tear occurred during recovery from the first injury.
•Texas added three transfer goalkeepers for the upcoming season.
•The Longhorns won their season opener 3-0 against Houston Christian.
•Dessieux's freshman performance ranked her among the top SEC goalkeepers.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mateya Dessieux, goalkeeper for Texas soccer from Knoxville, tears ACL again

What they're saying

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Texas sophomore goalkeeper Mateya Dessieux from Knoxville tore the same ACL, just 250 days after the initial knee injury, she announced on Instagram Aug. 12.
— Yahoo Sports

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