Rose Lavelle leaves Gotham FC game after sustaining head injury
Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle was taken off in the 37th minute of Sunday’s match against Angel City after a head collision, with Mandy Freeman coming on under concussion protocol.
In the Sunday night NWSL match between Gotham FC and Angel City, Rose Lavelle was forced to leave the field in the 37th minute after hitting her head during a collision. League officials followed the concussion protocol, conducting an on-field assessment before directing her to the locker room. Gotham’s Mandy Freeman entered the game as her substitute.
At the time of Lavelle’s departure, the contest was tied 0-0, and the scoreline did not change for the remainder of the half. Lavelle, a veteran of the United States women’s national team, has been a pivotal figure for Gotham, notably netting the sole goal in the 2025 NWSL Championship. Her absence is a blow to both her club and the national team, which looks to her for a major role in the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. The story will be updated as further details become available.
Why it matters
Lavelle’s injury removes a key USWNT star from club play and could affect her preparation for next summer’s World Cup.
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