X-rays negative on Carli Lloyd’s injured ankle

The Dash and their two-time reigning FIFA Women's Player of the Year got a dose of good news following Sunday night's game.

Midfielder Carli Lloyd appears to have avoided a major injury because X-rays on her left ankle came back negative.

It is uncertain how many games she could miss. The Dash play two games this week – Wednesday at Boston and Saturday at Portland.

"It is big, not just the soccer-playing part but her leadership role on this team and how well she pushes others and how much others get from her," Dash interim coach Omar Morales said. "We took a big hit there, but it is one of those things you can't control. The message to the team is to continue to battle, continue to grind and…