An ACL injury in 2018 created a crossroads for Mewis in the prime of her career.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/07/four-things-to-know-about-mass-native-kristie-mewis-prior-to-world-cup/

Davis' playing contract with the side expired at the end of last season but the club has been assisting him with his rehabilitation from an ACL injury suffered in December last year.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/steven-davis-admits-rangers-job-surprise-but-vows-to-repay-faith-of-ibrox-board-4357008

Despite coming off an ACL injury, Ingles continued to perform at a high level in his year with the Milwaukee Bucks, seamlessly continuing his success from his time with the Utah Jazz.

Source: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2023/06/02/3-ways-joe-ingles-can-help-cavs/

Hagi had been frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities this season after coming back fully fit following over a year out of action with an ACL injury.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23750155.ianis-hagi-departs-rangers-loan-la-liga-club/?ref=rss

He is 32 years old, and probably had his worst year of his career last season, albeit coming off his last ACL injury.

Source: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2023/07/01/grading-cleveland-cavaliers-ty-jerome-signing/

He missed his junior wrestling season due to an ACL injury, but has returned to the mat this school year.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/sports/prep_sports/athletes-named-palmetto-champions/article_25896f5e-9fb2-11ee-bb49-bbb3ccd4caa7.html

Kuithe is a three-time all-Pac-12 honoree and is coming back from a season cut short by an ACL injury, while Yassmin is coming off his best season as a Ute.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/7/31/23814056/college-football-watch-list-tracker-utah-schools-utah-byu-utah-state

Kuithe is coming off a season-ending ACL injury early in the 2022 season and is a three-time all-Pac-12 selection.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/7/31/23814056/college-football-watch-list-tracker-utah-schools-utah-byu-utah-state

Marshall is not the only player to take issue with the stadium’s turf, with Giants wideout Sterling Shepard suffering a season-ending ACL injury on the MetLife field last year, and 49ers star Nick Bosa tore his ACL in a 2020 matchup against the Jets.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/26/brandon-marshall-blames-metlife-turf-for-ending-his-career/

Neilson also confirmed that Beni Baningime, who has been out since last March with an ACL injury, still has some way to go before he can return.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23243733.hearts-hope-complete-garang-kuol-signing-st-mirren-clash/?ref=rss

Ronald Darby is another potential option, but he is also coming off of an ACL injury that cut his 2022 season short with the Broncos.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/06/20/patriots-jack-jones-cornerback-depth-chart-roster-move-cut/

She had only recently returned from an ACL injury last July but has been in full flight this season for Manchester City.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/england-world-cup-squad-lionesses-wiegman-b2308401.html

The 32-year-old centre back has been part of the Reds side that have won almost every available club trophy since his 2016 arrival, but he could miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12871509/Jurgen-Klopp-took-jokey-swipe-Joel-Matips-second-touch-two-weeks-centre-suffered-ACL-injury-force-rest-Liverpools-season.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The best active Dutch player sadly will not be at this World Cup as Vivianne Miedema is still nursing an ACL injury.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/neelshelat/2023/07/15/fifa-womens-world-cup-group-e-preview-two-title-contenders-take-on-two-debutantes/

Williamson suffered an ACL injury back in April, meaning she will miss the which will kick start in July.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22725430/alex-scott-ibiza-party-leah-williamson-keiran-walsh/

Yet the former is out injured until next spring with an ACL injury, while the remaining three are all on the wrong side of 30.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-can-send-statement-intent-28367534

You wouldn’t believe he was just getting back from an ACL injury that kept him sidelined for the first half of the season.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/kyler-murray-scramble-debut/