Canadian forward Jordyn Huitema has torn the ACL in her left knee, ruling her out for the rest of the NWSL season and setting a 6-to-12-month recovery window that could affect her participation in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. She sustained the injury in Chicago Stars FC’s 2-0 loss to Angel City FC and will undergo surgery before beginning rehabilitation, with the club expressing full support for her return. Huitema had four goals in 12 games this season with Chicago, after joining from Seattle Reign FC, and has 98 career caps for Canada with 24 goals and seven assists, including a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The injury also jeopardizes her involvement in key internationals, as the CONCACAF W Championship in November doubles as a qualifier for both the World Cup and the Olympics. Officials noted that her absence will be felt on both the club and national team fronts, with public messages of recovery and resilience from Huitema herself. Her injury comes as she has been a leading figure for Canada and a pivotal scorer for Chicago during the 2026 season.