Alysa Liu skipping 2026-27 figure skating season to recalibrate

Alysa Liu announced she will not compete in the 2026-27 season, taking a break to recalibrate and evolve her skating. She plans to return for the 2027-28 season. This is a major schedule update affecting competition expectations and future plans. Multiple outlets (The Guardian, E! News, etc.) have confirmed and added context about her history and burnout.