MLS New York Red Bulls

Coundoul, Kandji Undergo Successful Surgeries

Published on November 12, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ (Nov. 12, 2009) - Red Bull New York announced today that goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul and forward Macoumba Kandji underwent successful surgeries this week.

Coundoul had a procedure performed on his left knee by Dr. Riley Williams at the Hospital for Special Surgery Tuesday to remove a cyst and repair a small tear in his patella tendon. Recovery time is expected to be 6-8 weeks. Coundoul's rights were acquired by the Red Bulls from the Colorado Rapids on June 29, 2009, and the Senegalese International went onto make eight starts, earning a 1.25 goals against average and two shutouts.

Kandji underwent surgery yesterday to repair his right adductor and a hernia. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, PA. Recovery time is expected to be 4-6 weeks. In his first full season with the Red Bulls, Kandji tallied two goals and four assists in 23 games played in 2009. He won the MLS Player of the Week Award for Week 8.

Full Season Ticket Plans for the New York Red Bulls' first season at the brand new Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, NJ, are on sale now. Midfield seats in the 100-Level are already sold out, but good seats are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

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