Chicago Stars' Huitema out for season with torn left ACL

Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema was placed on the season-ending injury ​list Tuesday with a torn ‌left Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

The knee injury occurred during the Stars' 2-0 home loss against Angel City ​FC on Saturday.

"The Chicago Stars ​wish Jordyn a speedy recovery with ⁠full support from the club and ​look forward to her return to ​the pitch," the team said.

The Stars said that Huitema will undergo surgery and begin the rehabilitation ​process. The recovery timeline - typically ​six to 12 months for a torn ACL -- ‌potentially ⁠puts the Canadian star's participation in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in jeopardy.

Huitema, 25, is in her ​first season ​with Chicago ⁠following four years with the Seattle Reign (2022-25) and four ​years with French side Paris ​Saint-Germain (2019-22). ⁠She tallied four goals in 12 matches this season.

Internationally, she has scored ⁠24 ​goals in 98 caps ​and helped Canada win the gold medal at ​the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.