Mallory Swanson Opens Up About Missing 2023 Women's World Cup After Knee Injury

Mallory Swanson knew the odds were against her. She knew it would be a virtual certainty that she wouldn't recover in time from a torn patellar tendon suffered in an April friendly. The U.S. 2023 World Cup roster would be revealed in June with the Americans' first match set for July 21. That didn't happen. She isn't going to the Women's World Cup, because Swanson is a human being with a human knee that suffered a torn patellar tendon. SN's Kyle Bonn talks to Swanson about her recovery and missing out on the global tournament.
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[@streetgato9697]

Swanson was knocked out in that collision with the Irish goalie. She should have been placed on concussion protocol instead of letting her back in the game, it's just a friendly game. She was not 100% after that hit. Maybe that knock contributed to her wobbly knees that resulted in a serious injury. I blame the coaching staff for that negligent decision. The media was afraid to even touch that issue now.

[@gusxvidal]

Agree. She probably insisted to continue playing (players never want to be substituted) but the final decision should have been called by the coach. Big mistake!

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

Yup, when she went back in, I said wtf. I said she's going to hurt herself. Then seconds later boom over. Preventable

[@soundformation]

@@TheNotoriousNemo Exactly and if you look at the moment she was off the field after the collision with the goalie there was a very awkward non-communication with her and Vlatko. They have to take concussion protocol more seriously because it can really effect your ability to move in a healthy manner.

[@chrisogbonnayandubuisi]

You are right, that collusion with the Irish goal keeper contributed to the serious injury. If you watch Mallory Swanson during the match after the collusion she was not comfortable before the serious knees injury. The coaching crew wasn't paying attention to her.

[@Marathon1260]

I miss Mallory on the USWNT. She was peaking and quite unstoppable. I rewatched her play in FIFA 2019 World Cup and its like she is a much better player now...faster, stronger and more dynamic. It's really sad she won't be at the WC this year. But. I will look forward to seeing her in the Paris Olympics next summer 2024 and LA Olympics in 2028.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Both she and Sophia Smith have been on FIRE! I thought, for sure, with the two of them up front, the USWNT would be unstoppable. However, with Mal out, I'm not so sure. I mean, Wales held them to only a 2-0 win. That's not good.

[@moberg7400]

Got severely beaten by a team of 14 yr old boys: USWNT 🤣

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@moberg7400 incel

[@moberg7400]

@@Bamboo4U2 Oh gosh, you like, totally owned me with that crushing example of unbridled wittitide. I must hang my head in shame after publicly suffering such an intellectual beat down from a guy who watches girls soccer - voluntarily! 🥹

[@cole7726]

​@@moberg7400incel

[@Ralph_Smith0724]

*Mallory Pugh-Swanson is the greatest soccer player that U.S.A. women's soccer has produced in the last ten years.*

[@dazo8671]

She will be fine, she's already been to big tournaments n done well, it's just one of those setbacks, life goes on ⚽

[@kairaio8144]

She is a best striker of US squad and they're going to miss her.❤

[@bw14004]

Get well Mallory! You got a NWSL MVP award waiting on you when you get back. No doubt in my mind.

[@jeromebraden7364]

During the 2019 Cup I felt Mallory was criminally underutilized by the coaching staff, but there was some consolation in knowing her time would come. For her to miss THIS cup too sucks even worse. I look forward to seeing her climb back up to the TOP.

[@Whizkidsoo]

Wow she has a great head in her shoulders, mentally she’s just as talented as he game physically!

[@jeaniekim9951]

Great interview, thank you. Chicago misses you as well, Mallory!

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

Oh Mal. We will miss you but we can’t wait to see you back. So much to look forward to.

[@NgocNguyen-jj3om]

I love you, you are a very good forward soccer. I hope you fill better soon and go back to play with your teams. ❤❤

[@gusxvidal]

Why she continued playing after the first very nasty foul? She probably insisted to continue playing (players never want to be substituted) but the final decision should have been called by the coach. Big mistake!

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

Ofc she wanted to play. The coach should have taken her out, it's 75% coaches fault, and partly hers ofc.

[@streetgato9697]

100% the responsibility of the coach and the medical staff to look after the well being of the players. They dropped the ball on this situation.

[@Ask-a-Rocket-Scientist]

Was so bummed she got hurt. At the moment it felt like our WC chances were over.

[@Bamboo4U2]

Sadly, I agree. 2-0 against Wales?! This is not going to go well for us....

[@randycarter6213]

I love Mal. All young women should look up to her.

[@Matthew_Ellis]

Not familiar with this site. Interviewer off tone with their subject - Mallory ends question explaining her grief process and interviewer responds with "That's funny." A bit cringey. Mallory's body language sadly was indicating distress. Lack of eye contact, strained smiles, monotone. Advise trying harder to match your subject's emotional level.

[@LunaTuna]

💯

[@chrisogbonnayandubuisi]

We will miss Mallory pugh Swanson in this women's world cup. The coaching crew should have substitute her after the collusion with the Irish goalkeeper earlier on, that's a tactical mistake.

[@denisbyamukama3882]

😮We're missing you already!!!!!

[@paigegibson209]

I'm just one person Mal, but your quality as an athlete and a human being has inspired me in a very positive way. I'm all done dwelling on things beyond my control thanks to you. I am, and always will be, a devoted fan. I couldn't be more proud of you!

[@emiliogarciaalmazannene2178]

Mallory Swanson hope your injury feel better.

[@lojyaj7491]

Without swanson #11,13 and 16 have to work harder?

[@mmontoya775]

Sucks that she wont be in this World Cup! 😢

[@stuartbeaton-gm9xn]

I wonder why ACL tears are so common in Female footballers

[@moberg7400]

Hmm. I'll agree that the girls should make the same money as the men and will start watching their games! The only stipulation I have is that they play topless. Except for that Rapinoe guy, he can leave his shirt on.

[@Sandman206]

I hope you never get a daughter.

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

The sad part is coach replaced her position with a kid who shouldnt be on the team, experiment failed. Hope the coach realizes this, but its too late that player took a spot.

[@sophiecrawford4567]

Thompson is fine, she’s a bit raw as seen when playing against Wales, but it’s not like she’s a starter, it’s Rodman that replaced Swanson as a starter. The most likely starting 3 after Swanson & Macario being injured is Smith-Morgan-Rodman, with Williams maybe being in there. Rapinoe & Thompson are just super subs. Also who would u replace Thompson with? The USA don’t really have another great option, Hatch had no impact, Press isn’t the same player & Heath is basically retired at this point.

[@07Flash11MRC]

Stop calling adult women "kid(s)".

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@07Flash11MRC Thompson is 18 years old. She's barely an adult.

[@07Flash11MRC]

@@Bamboo4U2 Every 18+ year old IS an adult. Stop infantilizing women!

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@07Flash11MRC I'm not infantilising her. I'm pointing out she's barely an adult, which is something you'd know if you've been alive a couple more decades than you (obviously) have been, Karen.