Katie Lou Samuelson will miss the 2025 WNBA season due to injury
Seattle Storm star Katie Lou Samuelson will face a long recovery period after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee during a team practice on May 1. This injury will keep her off the court for the 2025 WNBA season.
Samuelson, 27, expressed his regret over the situation, acknowledging the difficulty of missing the entire season. The player had had an excellent start in training camp, highlighting his best physical condition to date.
This is something very hard. It’s a pretty difficult challenge to handle right now, for my season to end like this. I’ve had little annoyances that I’ve always been able to overcome.
Katie Lou Samuelson
The news of Samuelson’s injury comes at a time when the player felt she was in the best form of her career, which adds an emotional component to her recovery. The 1.93-meter forward was excited about her return to the Storm, after averaging 4.3 points per game for the Indiana Fever last season.
Samuelson’s injury adds to that of other important WNBA players, such as Georgia Amoore of the Washington Mystics, who will also miss the season due to an ACL injury, and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton of the New York Liberty, who will be out due to a torn meniscus in her left knee.
Despite the adversity, Samuelson is optimistic and focused on her recovery. She has the support of her teammates, who have gone through similar situations, and hopes to return stronger next year.
Before this injury, Samuelson had not had to be absent due to injury since 2019, when she fractured her wrist playing with the Chicago Sky. She also took some time off during the 2023 season due to her pregnancy.
Samuelson will undergo surgery on her right knee and will take this time to be with her daughter. The player has publicly shared aspects of her mental health and hopes that the progress she has made will help her return stronger.
Despite the situation, Samuelson maintains a positive attitude and focuses on her recovery. The player is grateful for the support of her teammates and hopes to return to the court stronger next year.
