Revolution Injury Update: April 3

April 3, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - New England Revolution today issued an update on Steve Ralston and Taylor Twellman's recent injuries.

Ralston is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a dislocated left shoulder in the Revs' 3-0 victory over Houston on Saturday, March 29.

On Wednesday, April 2, Twellman underwent successful surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. Head team physician Dr. Bertram Zarins performed the procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Twellman is expected to miss 6-8 weeks while rehabilitating his knee.

The Revolution (1-0-0, 3 pts.) return to action on tonight - Thursday, April 3 - in Chicago against the rival Fire on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes' first MLS Primetime Thursday match of the season. ESPN2's coverage of the match begins at 8 p.m., with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. The WEEI Radio Network will also carry the game live in New England, while ESPN Deportes Radio will have the game nationally. For more information, visit www.revolutionsoccer.net.

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