2013-07-29

ACL Tear Watch

Caught the gold medal match at the Gold Cup between USA-Panama on Sunday. The U.S. prevailed 1-0 to win its 5th title.

It was apparent a continental European (German Jurgen Klinsmann) took over the U.S. national team. How can I tell? The Americans had a solid ground game - or at least were aware of one. It was easy to observe.

Anyway, midfielder Stuart Holden left the game with what was reported to be a sprained knee.

However, my ears perked up after learning he had sustained a broken leg and an ACL tear. Some guys simply get their fair share of injuries (like me for example).

Now he has suffered a second ACL tear. Six months is the expected recovery time.

I'm still baffled by what used to be a one-year minimum recovery has been cut by half. 

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