Alyssa Naeher Scratched From Olympic Bronze Medal Match Due To Injury
Former Penn State women’s soccer goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher will sit out of the United States’ Olympic bronze medal match against Australia Thursday after suffering a hyperextended knee and bone contusion.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher will not be available for the bronze medal match after suffering a hyperextension of her right knee and a bone contusion in Monday’s semifinal.
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 3, 2021
Get well soon, @AlyssaNaeher!
Naeher received the injury during Team USA’s game against Canada on Monday. Twenty-two minutes into the semifinal match, Naeher landed awkwardly after attempting to contest a cross. Eight minutes later, she was pulled from the game.
“I’m disappointed I won’t be able to be on the field Thursday with my teammates competing for a medal, but I know this group will bounce back from a tough loss,” Naeher said in a statement Tuesday. “I can’t wait to watch them fight for a bronze medal and I will be here to support the team in any way I can to help us get it done.”
Should the U.S. advance and Naeher get healthy, she’ll get the chance to continue a strong Olympic campaign. Her unstoppable performance against the Netherlands last week helped her team stay in contention for a medal.
Naeher currently plays with the National Women’s Soccer League’s Chicago Red Stars. She shined at Penn State from 2006 to 2009 and started 74 matches for the Nittany Lions.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Cael Sanderson Previews Ohio State Showdown With Penn State’s Undefeated Streak On The Line
Will the Nittany Lions’ streak survive its toughest test?
Penn State Men’s Hockey Heading To Ann Arbor With ‘We Want Our Payback’ Mentality
“If you come to the Big Ten and play Big Ten hockey, this is what you can expect, and that’s a good thing.”
Meet Section 814: Penn State Baseball’s New Student Section
Penn State baseball fans created a new student section just in time for Mike Gambino’s squad to hit the field.
Grant Ament Named PLL’s Attackman Of The Year
Penn State men’s lacrosse legend Grant Ament took home some serious hardware this weekend when he was named the Premier Lacrosse League’s Attackman of the Year.