Los Angeles Sol's Christie Shaner To Undergo Surgery
July 6, 2009 - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)
Los Angeles Sol News Release
CARSON, CA - Monday, July 6, 2009 - Los Angeles Sol defender Christie Shaner is undergoing surgery today in the Washington D.C. area to repair a mid-shaft tibia/fibula fracture that she suffered in a collision with the Washington Freedom's Abby Wambach in the Sol's 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Shaner and Wambach collided as both made an effort to control a loose ball in the penalty area nearly five minutes into the second half. The match was Shaner's first in a Sol uniform after being acquired early last week in a trade with Sky Blue FC (NJ/NY).
The 24-year-old native of Ambler, Pennsylvania is scheduled for surgery at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Steven Tuck of Shady Grove Orthopaedic Associates will perform the procedure. The timetable for recovery is unknown at this time.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Christie," said Los Angeles Sol General Manager Charlie Naimo. "She is a great person and was set to make a big contribution to the Sol this season."
After the surgery, Shaner will be driven home to Ambler before recovering enough to rejoin her Sol teammates in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Sol wraps up its 2009 home schedule this Wednesday, July 8, at noon against the Saint Louis Athletica. A win against Saint Louis this week ensures that the Sol will clinch the WPS Regular Season title. It will also earn club the right to host the WPS Championship Match at The Home Depot Center on August 22 at 1 pm local time.
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