Gotham and U.S. women’s national team defender Emily Sonnett is ruled out for the remainder of the NWSL season following knee surgery, according to multiple reports. The Athletic reports that Sonnett ruptured the patellar tendon in her left knee on July 24 in a match against the Portland Thorns. After the injury, she undergoes surgery, and both outlets state that the operation leads to her missing the rest of the NWSL season. The reporting focuses on the nature and timing of the injury—occurring during the July 24 game—and the resulting medical decision to keep her sidelined for the season’s remainder while she recovers. No detailed timeline for her return is provided in the sources summarized here.