Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off with a suspected knee injury in Friday's 2-2 draw at the Portland Thorns.
Sonnett, a mainstay in the back line for Gotham and the U.S. women's national team, went down with a non-contact injury just seven minutes in at Providence Park. The veteran planted awkwardly in the artificial turf and went to ground, eventually needing a stretcher to exit the pitch.
"Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett left Friday's match at Portland with a suspected left knee injury. She will receive further evaluation in New Jersey," Gotham said in a statement after the game.
Gotham and the USWNT will face a nervous wait over a key veteran, who is still a major contributor for club and country.
"It's always hard when you lose one of your best players," Gotham acting head coach Shaun Harris said . "Emily's someone who really organizes the team, understands…
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