The U.S. women’s national team’s potential list of injuries is growing at an alarming rate.
Tierna Davidson exited NJ/NY Gotham FC’s NWSL clash on Saturday with the Washington Spirit after just 21 minutes with a potential hamstring strain.
“She had to come off, which is never a good sign,” Gotham coach Juan Carlos Amorós told reporters after the match. “We will have to evaluate, wait for the testing and whatever medical tests we have to do, and go from there.”
Davidson is a strong contender to emerge as Naomi Girma’s partner at center back for Emma Hayes at this summer’s Olympics. However, after losing 2022 to a torn ACL and then suffering a facial fracture at the end of last season, the 25-year-old’s USWNT resume in recent times is not as long as some of her competitors.
Davidson appeared to pick up her injury in an attempt to race back and prevent a Trinity Rodman shot from getting over the line midway through the first half at Audi Field. Davidson stayed down, and after receiving brief treatment, slowly walked back to the Gotham bench. The Bats replaced her with Sam Hiatt in the 21st minute.
The injury comes less than 24 hours after Alex Morgan left the San Diego Wave’s loss to the Orlando Pride after suffering an ankle injury. Another potential USWNT starter, Rose Lavelle, has been out for weeks with a lower-leg injury.
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