Hina Sugita’s season-ending ACL injury leaves Angel City without the midfield connector it built around, forcing ACFC to solve ball progression, defensive balance, and roster depth before the playoff chase resumes.

In this episode: Top stories: 1. Angel City Football Club Midfielder Hina Sugita Sustains Season-Ending Knee Injury - OurSports Central — OurSports Central https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/angel-city-football-club-midfielder-hina-sugita-sustains-season-ending-knee-injury/n-6336352 2. Step Back: With Hina Sugita out for the season, what exactly is Angel City losing in midfield beyond the obvious ‘starter minutes’ — ball progression, pressing balance, defensive cover — and who on this roster can realistically replace those jobs without creating a new hole somewhere else?

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