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Orlando Pride Midfielder Emily van Egmond to Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Published on August 15, 2019 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride midfielder Emily van Egmond will undergo ankle surgery, forcing her to miss the remainder of the 2019 season, the Club announced today.

The Australian international will have the procedure to remedy an injury she sustained on her left ankle while playing at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Matildas. Van Egmond will return to her native country of Australia for the surgery.

"We are obviously very upset to lose Emily for the remainder of the season. As a Club, we know that Emily is a world-class athlete and she has the mental capacity to push herself beyond her physical limitations, but her long-term health is our biggest priority," said Orlando Pride General Manager Erik Ustruck. "We wish her the best and look forward to her full recovery."

Van Egmond, 26, joined the Pride in 2018 and has appeared in 25 matches since then, including eight this season. The midfielder has registered two assists since arriving in Orlando, one in each of the two seasons she's been with the Club.

About Orlando Pride:

With two major professional teams, Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) has established itself as one of the preeminent Clubs in professional soccer. The Orlando Pride, OCSC's National Women's Soccer League franchise, began play in 2016 - bringing professional women's soccer to Orlando for the first time.

The Pride play at Exploria Stadium, a 25,500 seat soccer-specific stadium located in the heart of Downtown Orlando that is also home to Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer.

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