Biography Flash: Sydney Leroux's Emotional Break from Soccer for Mental Health
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Biography Flash: Sydney Leroux's Emotional Break from Soccer for Mental Health
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Sydney Leroux is currently navigating a significant chapter in her career, marked by her continued absence from Angel City FC as she focuses on her mental health. The NWSL availability report updated on October 11, 2025, lists Leroux as out with an excused absence for Angel City FC, indicating she remains away from the team. This comes after her emotional announcement back in March of this year when the 34-year-old forward revealed she was stepping back from soccer to prioritize her mental wellbeing, a decision she described as one of the hardest she has ever had to make.
The former United States Women's National Team star, who is mom to eight-year-old son Cassius and five-year-old daughter Roux from her marriage to ex-husband Dom Dwyer, emphasized that she owes it to herself and her children to take care of her mental health. In her heartfelt Instagram post from March, Leroux assured fans this wasn't goodbye and that she would return in true Syd fashion. She even took the opportunity to squash pregnancy rumors, adding a touch of humor to an otherwise emotional message. Angel City FC responded with unwavering support, commenting that her Angel City family is here for her always.
What makes this situation particularly poignant is that Leroux signed a three-year contract with Angel City through 2027 back in October 2024, just months before her mental health break. At the time of signing, she had been contemplating retirement but wanted to finish her career where she started, in Los Angeles, and do it for her kids who wanted to see her continue playing. She expressed happiness that the team believed in her and emphasized her desire to mentor younger players.
Meanwhile, Angel City FC continues to navigate the season with Leroux on excused absence, alongside Claire Emslie who is on maternity leave and Savy King on medical leave.
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