Spirit M Hal Hershfelt out for season with torn ACL

Field Level Media | published: Thu 29th October, 12:31 2026 Jul 29, 2026; Sandy, Utah, USA; Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt (17) makes a cross pass during the first half against the Utah Royals at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

The Washington Spirit placed midfielder Hal Hershfelt on the season-ending injury list Thursday with a torn ACL.

Hershfelt, 25, sustained the knee injury in Sunday's 2-1 road loss against the Kansas City Current.


Currently in third place, the Spirit (16-9-4, 52 points) finish the regular season at home on Sunday against Chicago Stars FC. The NWSL playoffs begin Nov. 6.

Hershfelt appeared in 31 matches this season, contributing the game-winning goal against Seattle Reign FC on May 30 and an assist on Trinity Rodman's goal at Chicago on Sept. 20.

The Clemson product has earned five caps with the U.S. women's national team, including two in 2026.


--Field Level Media