Athletica’s Chalupny to take leave of absence for concussion-related issues
By APThursday, February 11, 2010
Chalupny to take leave to deal with concussions
ST. LOUIS — Lori Chalupny, captain of the U.S. Women’s national soccer team, is taking an indefinite leave of absence to deal with concerns related to concussions.
The St. Louis Athletica of Women’s Professional Soccer announced the move on Thursday. Chalupny will miss an upcoming trip by the national team to Portugal. She is also expected to miss part of Athletica’s training camp that begins on March 1. The team opens it season in April.
No specific date has been set for Chalupny’s return.
Chalupny started 18 games for St. Louis in 2009, with two goals and one assist. She was voted to the WPS All-Star team’s starting lineup.
Chalupny was a gold medalist in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and a member of the 2007 U.S. Women’s World Cup squad.
