ACL Injuries Cast a Shadow Over the Women's World Cup—and Girls
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Star players from several nations are out. Research shows that female athletes, especially at the youth level, are at greater risk of the injury.
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The Missing Squad
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The ACL club': The injury crisis plaguing women's football