Angel City FC forward Jun Endo will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee [1].
The injury removes a key offensive player from the roster during a critical stretch of the NWSL season. This setback is particularly significant given Endo's recent medical history with similar ligament injuries.
Endo suffered the injury July 11, 2024 [1], during a match against San Diego Wave FC in San Diego, California [2]. The team subsequently placed her on the season-ending injury list [3].
Medical reports confirm the injury is a torn anterior cruciate ligament, commonly known as an ACL, located in her right knee [3]. This marks a recurring challenge for the forward, who previously suffered an ACL tear in February 2024 [2].
The loss of Endo creates a void in the Angel City FC attacking line as the team navigates its remaining schedule. Because the injury is season-ending, she will not return for any further 2024 NWSL fixtures [2].
The recovery process for an ACL tear typically requires extensive physical therapy and surgery. The team has not yet announced how it intends to fill the position vacated by Endo's absence.
“Jun Endo will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee”
The recurrence of an ACL injury within six months suggests a complex recovery path for Endo. For Angel City FC, the loss of a forward who has struggled with durability but provides essential offensive utility forces the coaching staff to rely on depth players or seek short-term replacements to maintain their competitive standing in the NWSL.
