The Orlando Pride announced Wednesday that defender Toni Pressley underwent surgery Friday to treat breast cancer.
According to Julia Poe of Pro Soccer USA, Pressley has been placed on the 45-day disabled list and is set to continue undergoing treatment.
Pressley vowed to eventually return to the pitch:
Toni Deion PressleyThank you everyone for your well wishes. I feel incredibly lucky to have the support of my club, teammates, our supporters, and my loved ones. I am in good hands at @orlandohealth I will be back soon ud83dudc9cud83dudcaaud83cudffd https://t.co/nHluikEx0F
The National Women's Soccer League also tweeted its support for the 29-year-old:
NWSLSending you all of our u2764ufe0f, Toni.