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By: Jacqueline Purdy
Week 5 injury report

Monica, O'Hara to miss Week 5

The National Women’s Soccer League released its weekly injury report Friday ahead of Week 5. View the full injury report. Notable updates: Orlando Pride defender Monica, who left Week 4’s tie with FC Kansas City in the 1st minute, is out with a bone bruise. Houston Dash midfielders Andressa (left hamstring strain) and Morgan Brian (right knee MCL […]

The National Women’s Soccer League released its weekly injury report Friday ahead of Week 5. View the full injury report.

Notable updates:

Orlando Pride defender Monica, who left Week 4’s tie with FC Kansas City in the 1st minute, is out with a bone bruise. Houston Dash midfielders Andressa (left hamstring strain) and Morgan Brian (right knee MCL sprain) have been upgraded to probable. Brian played 18 minutes in Week 4, her first minutes of 2017. FC Kansas City forwards Shea Groom (broken rib) and Sydney Leroux (neck spasms) are both listed as probable. Groom played 83 minutes in Week 4 while listed as probable with the broken rib suffered in Week 3. Sky Blue FC defender Christie Pearce, who missed the last two games due to league concussion protocol, is not listed on the injury report this week. Forward Kelley O’Hara is out (excused absence). Portland Thorns FC midfielder Tobin Heath is still listed as out (back strain).

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