Moultrie had started 15 matches and was second on the team with five assists, while ranking third in goals. Her value is not just in the final pass or shot: the attacking midfielder helps connect Portland’s work in midfield to its threat near goal.
The Thorns are sitting fifth and have had a difficult summer. Their first August win, against Boston, ended a run of losses and draws stretching back to early July, but Moultrie’s absence makes the task of building consistency harder. Portland will need other creators to take on more responsibility as the season continues.
Agoos also stressed the club’s commitment to her recovery: “She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her.”
The injury will also rule Moultrie out of the CONCACAF W Championship in November and December. The tournament is a qualifying event for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, making her absence a blow to the United States’ plans as well as Portland’s.
The immediate focus is Moultrie’s rehabilitation and how the Thorns reshape their attack for the run-in. Beyond that, attention will turn to her recovery timeline and whether she can return to contention before the next major international milestones.