Just over a week before they officially kick off their 2023 season, the Portland Thorns have suffered their first blow.
The team announced today that forward Janine Beckie suffered a torn ACL in Wednesday night’s preseason game, and will miss the 2023 NWSL season. In an additional setback for the player, Beckie will also miss the 2023 Women’s World Cup, set to be played this summer in Australia and New Zealand. Beckie, a Canadian international, was set to be a starter and key player for the defending Olympic gold medalists at the tournament.
| Janine Beckie has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2023 season.