NWSL, Mallory Swanson and USWNT

USWNT star Mallory Swanson to miss beginning of NWSL season, timeline for return unclear
U.S. women's national team attacker and club franchise player Mallory Swanson will not be with Chicago Stars FC on Friday during their regular season opener. A club spokesperson and head coach Lorne Donaldson confirmed the absence on Wednesday during the club's match week availability.
USWNT's Mallory Swanson to miss NWSL start for personal reasons
Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson will miss the start of the 2025 National Women's Soccer League season due to personal reasons, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
Stars' Mallory Swanson remains on leave, will miss start of NWSL season
With the Stars opening the regular season on Friday at defending champions Orlando Pride, the club confirmed on Wednesday that Swanson's absence would continue.
Stars F Mallory Swanson (personal) to miss season opener
Mallory Swanson will not play in the Chicago Stars' season opener on Friday as the star forward remains out for personal reasons.
Mallory Swanson will miss Chicago Stars’ NWSL season opener for personal reasons
Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson will miss the team’s National Women’s Soccer League season opener on Friday night against the Orlando Pride for personal reasons.
USWNT forward Mallory Swanson will miss Chicago Stars’ first NWSL game, return unclear
U.S. women’s national team star Mallory Swanson will not play in the Chicago Stars’ season-opening match on Friday against the Orlando Pride. The club has not disclosed more details about the forward’s absence since announcing in January that she was sitting out due to personal reasons.
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With the excitement surrounding the new season, all eyes will be on the Pride as they aim to defend their title and set the tone for another championship campaign.
Mallory Swanson still missing from Chicago Stars ahead of season opener — and striker’s return uncertain
Mallory Swanson is still missing for the Chicago Stars. The star striker will not play in Friday’s regular-season opener against the Orlando Pride, the reigning NWSL champions. Swanson has not participated in any preseason activities due to personal reasons.
Chicago Stars FC Mallory Swanson will miss season opener against Orlando Pride
The NWSL season begins this weekend, but Chicago Stars FC Mallory Swanson will not participate in the season opener against the Orlando Pride.
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