Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Grace Chanda ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury 

Copper Queens midfielder Grace Chanda has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League season.

Orlando Pride confirmed that the Zambian international suffered ruptured quadriceps tendon in her right leg while with Zambia at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Chanda joined Orlando Pride prior to the Olympics from Spanish side Madrid CFF

“Orlando Pride midfielder Grace Chanda has been placed on the Season Ending Injury list after suffering a ruptured quadriceps tendon in her right leg while with Zambia at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Club announced today.”

Following her return to Orlando, the midfielder has begun working with the Pride’s medical team and partners at Orlando Health to outline her recovery and rehabilitation programming, the club confirmed in a statement. 

“We are incredibly disappointed for Grace at this injury and how it occurred. Fortunately, she is under the best possible care with our medical and performance teams here at the Club and through Orlando Health,” Orlando Pride VP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Haley Carter said. 

“While her debut in purple will be later than planned, it’s imperative we prioritise her health and welfare through a safe and responsible return to the pitch. We’re behind Grace every step of the way and will support her throughout the entire recovery process. With our investment, resources, and performance environment, Grace will come out of this stronger and ready to make an impact in 2025.”

Chanda was set to join the Pride following Zambia’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics, signing a contract through the 2025 season, with a mutual option for 2026, in May.

Prior to signing with the Pride, Chanda most recently played for Madrid CFF in Spain’s top-division Liga F and was one of three players shortlisted for African Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2022.

Aaron Mubanga
Aaron Mubangahttps://zambianfootball.co.zm
Aaron Mubanga is a qualified Environmental Health Technologist| Editor in Chief of Zambia's biggest all local football website ZamFoot| Player manager for Copper Queens duo of Barbra Banda and Evarine Susan Katongo |Brand Ambassador for Betway|Talent Scout| Women's Football Ambassador| Blogger | Football Writer|

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