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Chicago Stars and Canada women's national team forward Jordyn Huitema suffered an apparent left leg injury during the first half of a match against Angel City FC on July 18, 2026. Huitema initially requested medical attention after a collision, briefly returned to contest a header, but then went down upon landing, holding her knee. She was carried off the field by two staff members, unable to put weight on her left leg, and was substituted in the 28th minute. At halftime, a cart took her from the field with ice on her left knee. Huitema joined Chicago via trade before the 2026 season for $200,000 in allocation money and a $300,000 transfer fee, signing a three-year contract through 2028. She has scored four goals in 12 games this season.
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Chicago Stars FC and Canada women's national team forward Jordyn Huitema exited Saturday's match against Angel City in the first half after suffering an apparent left leg injury.
Huitema initially sat down and requested medical attention after walking gingerly following a collision. She returned to the field briefly after being evaluated and attempted to contest a header, but quickly went down upon landing, appearing to hold her knee. Two staff members carried Huitema off the field, one under each shoulder, as she did not put any weight on her left leg. She was officially substituted out in the 28th minute.
At halftime, a cart came onto the field to transport Huitema away. She had a bag of ice on her left knee and a towel draped over her head.
Background
The Canadian striker joined Chicago via trade shortly before the start of the 2026 season. The Stars sent $200,000 in allocation money and a $300,000 transfer fee to Seattle to acquire the goalscorer, then signed Huitema to a three-year contract through the 2028 season. She scored her first goal for the Stars on March 22, 2026, and has recorded four total goals in 12 games this season.
This article first appeared on The Equalizer and was syndicated with permission.
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Stars' Jordyn Huitema Exits First Half with Apparent Left Leg Injury