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Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali suffered ACL tear vs Orlando City SC
TL;DR
Wessam Abou Ali, striker for the Crew, suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right leg during a match against Orlando City SC on April 13. He has not provided details on his recovery timeline or the need for surgery.
Striker Wessam Abou Ali suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right leg during the Crew's matchup against Orlando City SC on April 13, he announced via social media.
There was no update on how long he'll be sidelined, or if surgery will be required, in his Instagram post from April 13.
"I will be back stronger than before, and right now I’m just excited to start this comeback journey, with my loved ones by my side," Abou Ali said. "Thank you to all my teammates, staff and doctors who gave me the support during the tough time."
In the 23rd minute of the 1-1 tie at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Abou Ali went down favoring his right knee following a noncontact injury.
Abou Ali walked off to the sideline on his own before returning to the lineup. However, eight minutes later, the 27-year-old went down again inside Orlando City's box and left the field on a stretcher.
Columbus Crew forward Wessam Abou Ali (9) reacts in the second half at Lower.com Field on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
Crew coach Henrik Rydstrom had no update on his status in the postgame, though stated "it doesn’t look so good."
Rydstrom also had no specific reasoning for Abou Ali reentering the game after going down the first time.
"We have a very good medical team," Rydstrom said. "They made a judgment there in the moment. I don’t know if the two situations are connected. Nobody did anything wrong, and you can have bad luck anyway."
Apr 12, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Orlando City SC defender David Brekalo (4) heads the ball in front of Columbus Crew forward Wessam Abou Ali (9) during the first half at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Abou Ali started this season having recovered from a right ankle fracture that ended his 2025 season just five games into his Crew tenure.
On July 26, Abou Ali signed a two-year deal with the Crew as one of their three designated players.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali suffers ACL injury
Q&A
What injury did Wessam Abou Ali sustain during the match against Orlando City SC?
Wessam Abou Ali sustained a torn ACL and meniscus in his right leg.
When did Wessam Abou Ali get injured in the game against Orlando City SC?
He got injured in the 23rd minute of the match on April 13.
Is there any information on Wessam Abou Ali's recovery or surgery after his injury?
There is currently no update on his recovery timeline or whether surgery will be required.
