BREAKING: Catarina Macario, United States Midfielder Out Of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

BREAKING: Catarina Macario, United States Midfielder Out Of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup—-Olympique Lyon and American midfielder Catarina Macario has ruled herself out of consideration for the United States women’s national team roster ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

In a post on Twitter, Macario – who has been linked with a move to Chelsea – announced her decision as she recovers from a torn ACL suffered in June of 2022.

‘While I’m excited and super optimistic about my future as a footballer, I’m sad to share that I won’t be physically ready for selection to our US World Cup team,’ Macario said in the post.

‘The desire to return to play for my club and country has driven my training and fueled my everyday life. However, what’s most important right now is my health and getting fit and ready for my next club season.

‘I am eternally grateful to Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital for always supporting me and guiding me in my rehab, and to US Soccer and [USWNT manager] Vlatko Andonovski for prioritizing my long-term health over any individual and collective ambitions’.

‘I’ll be cheering hard for my teammates at the World Cup, and I look forward to dedicating myself to fight to earn a spot for what I hope will be a long future on the US national team.’