Gotham FC Defender Bruninha Reportedly Suffers ACL Injury

A major defensive blow

For Gotham, the timing is especially difficult. Bruninha has been an important option at right-back, and an ACL recovery typically demands a lengthy rehabilitation period even before a player can rebuild match fitness. If the reported diagnosis is confirmed, her path to Brazil’s home World Cup will become a race against time.

The report says she left the Argentina match before full-time. That detail, followed by her placement on the season-ending list, points to a serious setback rather than a short-term absence.

Mixed international results

The same update records a productive window for several Gotham players:

• Tierna Davidson and Rose Lavelle started both U.S. games: a 2-0 loss and 2-2 draw against Spain.
• Jaelin Howell made her first senior appearance since December after receiving a late call-up.
• Sam Kerr scored in Australia’s 4-2 defeat by Germany before assisting in a 7-1 win over Haiti.
• Denise O’Sullivan scored as Ireland beat Kazakhstan 4-0, advancing 12-0 on aggregate.
• Guro Reiten scored in Norway’s 2-0 win and featured in a 6-0 return-leg victory.
• Jess Carter played England’s 5-0 second leg against Greece, with England advancing 8-1 overall.

Another reported long-term absence

Gotham also reportedly placed Jordynn Dudley on the season-ending injury list after she suffered a foot fracture in training before the draw with Angel City. Two reported long-term injuries would test the club’s depth during the run-in, particularly in defensive and wide areas.

Attention now turns to Gotham’s next NWSL fixture and official updates on both players. Bruninha’s World Cup prospects will depend on the confirmed recovery timeline, while Gotham must adjust quickly to a thinner squad.