Late-season roster woes are piling up, as Shield leader No. 1 Gotham lost two key players to season-ending injuries with the 2026 NWSL playoffs fast approaching.
Rookie Jordynn Dudley landed on the IL with a foot fracture after tallying four goals and three assists across 25 matches, while defender Bruninha tore her ACL playing for Brazil, likely ending her 2027 World Cup hopes.
The Bats currently sit four points clear atop the NWSL table, riding a 16-4-7 record despite losing defender Emily Sonnett to a knee knock earlier this year.
USWNT goalkeeper Casey Murphy also went down, as No. 13 Boston ruled her out for the season after suffering a partial PCL tear in the Legacy’s October 3rd win over No. 7 Portland.
