Washington Spirit's Hal Hershfelt tears ACL, out for NWSL season
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Hal Hershfelt of the Washington Spirit sustained an ACL tear in her right knee during a match on October 29, 2026. As a result, she will miss the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season and will also be sidelined at the start of the 2027 season. The injury marks a significant blow for the Spirit as they proceed in the league. Details regarding her recovery timeline have not been disclosed.
- •Hershfelt suffered an ACL injury during a match on October 29.
- •She will miss the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season.
- •Hershfelt is expected to be out for the beginning of the 2027 season.
- •The injury occurred during play and was officially confirmed post-match.
- 6:37 PMESPN Soccer — Washington Spirit's Hershfelt tears ACL, will miss rest of NWSL season
"Washington Spirit's Hal Hershfelt tore the ACL in her right knee during Sunday's match and will miss the rest of the 2026 NWSL season and start of 2027.
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