Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman has torn her left ACL. Lohman was forced out of Saturday’s season opener in the 22nd minute, and an MRI over the weekend confirmed a tear, which generally requires 6-9 months of time to rehabilitate. As a result, Lohman is expected to miss the remainder of the 2017 season. Lohman announced the injury in a statement on Twitter:
My message to all of you. @WashSpirit, @nwsl, and every single person who has been a part of my amazing journey. We shall overcome!! u2764 pic.