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USWNT star Lavelle sidelined for a 'short spell' after suffering knee injury during Man City's win at Everton

U.S. women's national team star Rose Lavelle has been sidelined for a "short spell" after suffering a knee injury during Manchester City's win at Everton.

Lavelle limped off the pitch in the first half of City's 3-0 win at Walton Hall Park on Sunday after picking up a knock while lunging in to win the ball back in midfield.

The 25-year-old, who was part of the USWNT World Cup-winning squad last year, was making only her second start for the Blues since her summer move from OL Reign, having sat out the start of the season with an ankle issue.