US Women’s National Team -attacker and club franchise player Mallory Swanson will not be at Chicago Stars FC on Friday during their regular season opener. A spokesperson for the club and head coach Lorne Donaldson confirmed the absence on Wednesday during the availability of the club competition.
“Maybe [the club’s media relations department] Can answer more, but for me it is one from week to week. And I can just give her space and let her happen, “said Donaldson.
“We can’t do much about her situation now, because that is her space right now. So we just want her to be happy and the club is behind her.”
Swanson has established itself as one of the most dynamic and competent players in women’s football. She is known for her speed, technical skills and clinical finishes, and she has made an important contribution to the offensive success for both club and country. She was the leading goal scorer of the American women’s team during their gold medal run at the Olympic Games and scored the game winner in the Olympic final last year.
The stars announced the absence of Swanson in January and did not provide any important updates about her timeline to return to the club. The franchise expressed a first explanation of support during their Announcement of the preserving season schedule And has given few updates since then.
“The Chicago Stars organization is ready to offer Mallory what support she needs, both on and next to the field, and we will be ready to welcome her back with open arms when she is ready to return,” said the statement of the pre -season.
She was the top scorer with Seven for Chicago in 2024 and split time for club and international game, and she is the center of the stars attack. Her agility and rapid decision -making on the ball make her a constant threat to opposing defenses, while her ability to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates underlines her versatility as an attacker.
Her performances have not only increased the status of the team, but also strengthens its reputation as one of the most important talents of the competition. Now the club will have to manage their season opener without her, and possibly more competitions, because there is no indication of the Front Office and managers of the Stars on possible next steps.
“She is one of the top, top players in the world, but the game is still going on. We still have players on which we have to concentrate and who gives someone else another chance to come out and say,” Okay, I can do it “because the game is not going to wait for us,” said Donaldson.