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After 654 days away from professional football, Sydney Leroux stepped back onto the pitch for Angel City FC - and called it the most important comeback of her life.
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Sydney Leroux hadn't kicked a ball in professional football for nearly two years. On 16 August 2026, that changed. The forward came off the bench in the second half of Angel City FC's clash with the Washington Spirit, ending an absence that stretched to 654 days.
The crowd at BMO Stadium made sure she knew she'd been missed.
Leroux stepped back from the game ahead of the 2025 season, citing her mental health. During her time out of the spotlight, she focused on looking after herself and her children - a decision she has spoken about with candour and zero regret.
After the final whistle, Leroux took to social media to reflect on the magnitude of the moment. She called it the most important comeback of her life, acknowledging the battles she fought away from the pitch, as NWSL reports.
For a player who has represented the United States at the highest level, that says everything about where this return sits in her story.
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