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Galaxy Forward Chris Albright to Undergo Surgery

Published on April 11, 2002 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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PASADENA, CA (Thursday, April 11, 2002) - Los Angeles Galaxy forward Chris Albright is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday, April 12 to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The 23-year-old forward suffered the injury in the Galaxy's 2-1 win vs. the Chicago Fire on April 6 at the Rose Bowl.

Galaxy team physician Dr. Robert W. Chandler will perform the surgery tomorrow at Kerlan-Jobe Health South Medical Facility in Los Angeles, California. The 2000 U.S. Olympian is expected to need 6-8 weeks to fully recover and return to training.

"We felt that this was the best time to do Chris' surgery because it will allow him ample time to recuperate and he should be well on the road to recovery by the time we lose Cobi Jones to the World Cup," said Galaxy Head Coach Sigi Schmid. "Even though Chris has not scored for us in the regular season, he is a valuable member of our team. We are also confident in the abilities of Brian Mullan, Gavin Glinton and Alejandro Moreno to step up and fill the void until his return."

Prior to the injury, Albright had started and played in both of the Galaxy's 2-1 wins over D.C. United and the Chicago Fire. The Galaxy acquired Albright in an offseason trade with D.C. United on January 11. A 6-1, 185-pound forward, Albright has recorded four goals and two assists for 10 points during his MLS career.

The Los Angeles Galaxy host the Dallas Burn in the first of a two-game series against their Western Conference rival on Saturday, April 13 (7:00 p.m. PT). For more information regarding Los Angeles Galaxy season tickets for the 2002 MLS season, please call the Galaxy toll free at (877) 3GALAXY.

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