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Today, Angel City FC have announced that midfielder Hina Sugita has suffered a left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and will be placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list.
“Hina is a world class athlete and teammate. We are devastated for her, but know she will bring the same focus and determination to her rehab as she does on the pitch. The entire team and club are behind her. We are prepared to support her on her road to recovery and look forward to having her back,” said ACFC Head Coach
Alex Straus.
Sugita was acquired via trade from Portland Thorns in September of 2025 for M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intra-league funds.
ACFC are coming off a 4-0 rout in their season opener versus Chicago Stars.
