USL Richmond Kickers

Kalungi out for Remainder of Season

July 31, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - (Thursday, July 31, 2014) - The Richmond Kickers announced that Henry Kalungi will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial Collateral Ligament. The veteran defender suffered the injury following a collision during the club's international friendly against Crystal Palace on Monday, July 28. He will undergo surgery with Dr. David Nedeff of OrthoVirginia within the next month.

"All involved with the club are extremely disappointed for Henry to sustain this injury," commented Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer. "We know he will dedicate himself to rehab and are confident that he will return in time for next season. We wish Henry a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him on the field again soon."

Kalungi has started 128 of 135 games played with the Kickers over the past six seasons, logging nearly 12,000 minutes while contributing to 58 shutouts. Named team captain in 2012, he has anchored one of the league's best defensive units en route to the 2009 USL PRO Championship, 2010 USL PRO Finals, 2011 U.S. Open Cup Semifinals and 2013 USL PRO Regular Season Championship title. Captain of the Ugandan National Team, he has earned 15 international caps since 2011.

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