Houston Dash announces two season-ending injuries

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NEED TO KNOW:    

  • DF Annika Schmidt suffered a torn ACL in May and has undergone successful knee surgery 
  • MF Kelcie Hedge suffered a torn ACL in match versus Orlando on June 3 and has also undergone successful surgery 
  • Schmidt and Hedge will remain in Houston for rehabilitation with the club medical staff  

HOUSTON – Houston Dash defender Annika Schmidt and midfielder Kelcie Hedged have both successfully undergone knee surgeries to repair torn ligaments.  

Both players will work with Houston’s medical team to rehabilitate their injuries and will miss the remainder of the season. As a result, they have been placed on the NWSL’s season-ending injury list.  

TRANSACTION: Houston Dash place defender Annika Schmidt and midfielder Kelcie Hedge on season-ending injury list following successful ACL surgery. 

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