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Galin Ivanov Undergoes Successful Surgery

March 20, 2003 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


CHANTILLY, VA (March 20, 2003) - D.C. United announced today that defender Galin Ivanov has undergone successful hernia surgery. Milwaukee-based specialist Dr. Richard Cattey performed the bilateral hernia repair. The defender is expected to miss the next four to six weeks of action.

"While we are disappointed that these injuries will delay Galin's transition into our team, we are encouraged that he has undergone successful surgery," said United Technical Director Dave Kasper. "We anticipate his return to the field within the first month of the season.

Ivanov arrived in the District after playing eight seasons in the Bulgarian Premier League, the last six of which were spent with powerhouse club CSKA Sofia. Since 1997, the 27-year-old Ivanov appeared in 136 matches for the Sofia-based side and cemented himself as the club's starting central defender. Ivanov tallied eight goals in 186 contests during his career in Bulgaria's top-flight league.

Ivanov has also made five appearances on the Bulgarian "A" National Team, most recently as a substitute in a pair of qualifying round matches in the UEFA EURO 2004 competition. Ivanov began his international career in the youth ranks, making seven appearances for the Bulgarian U-18 team and earning 25 appearances for the country's U-21 squad.

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