Wednesday Soccer: Galaxy's Franklin Out Up to Six Months & More
The not so surprising news this afternoon was that Galaxy midfielder/defender Sean Franklin, hobbled much of this season by a problematic hamstring, is now done for the next four to six months after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right upper hamstring tendon.
So he's pretty much gone for the season then.
Last year's MLS Rookie of the Year started eight games for the Galaxy this season and frankly looked much better going forward on the right side of midfield in several games than at right back.
In other news:
*ESPN released its Confederations Cup schedule.
ESPN will show four and ESPN2 eight of the 16 games live generally at 7 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. June 14-28 from South Africa.
The U.S. opens against Italy at 11:25 a.m. June 15.
* Cal State Northridge released its men's soccer schedule.
*There was also a UEFA Champions League thingie today. Manchester United played for 10 minutes then stopped when Barcelona scored. Barca won 2-0. Messi scored the second, which must be worth a buck or two. You can read more about it * here.
The big winners locally were the Galaxy, which put tickets on sale today to their * Aug. 1 game in Pasadena against the now reigning European Champions.
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I feel personally responsible for Franklin's troubled season. I actually told him in person before the season started: no sophomore jinx. And look what happened. Sorry Sean.