After being subbed off and carried away in the 29th minute in the team’s road match at Houston Dash, the reigning NWSL MVP has provided an injury update.
“I’m heartbroken I won’t get to represent my country Malawi🇲🇼 with national team this coming week due to my adductor injury. I am currently working with my team doctors and coaches @kccurrent to get back on the field. Taking it one day at a time. Sending love to my national team and wishing the best of luck 🙏🏾 Thank you for your support during
this time.“
In her Instagram post, she lists the adductor as the injury.
Chawinga was listed as questionable (knee) prior to the match.
The club has not yet provided a timeline. The regular season finale is on November 2 and the playoffs start from November 7-9.