The Sky Blue FC players’ injuries were confirmed within one week of each other.
Sky Blue FC defender Mandy Freeman and midfielder Madison Tiernan have both picked up severe injuries during preseason training that will likely sideline both for the duration of the club’s 2019 National Women’s Soccer League campaign.
The club confirmed on Tuesday that Freeman had suffered a complete right Achilles tendon tear and had undergone reconstructive surgery. Although Sky Blue said Freeman was out indefinitely, the injury most likely has ended Freeman’s season before it began.
“So sad to miss the season,” Freeman said in a short statement posted to social media, “but looking forward to cheering on my teammates.