Whitecaps goalkeeper expected to be out four to six weeks
Published on August 16, 2005 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper, Mike Franks, is expected to miss four to six weeks after hyper-extending his left elbow in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Richmond Kickers.
Franks, who sustained the injury in a collision with a Richmond forward in the 16th minute, has played in 17 matches for the Whitecaps accumulating a record of seven wins, three loses and seven ties. In addition, Franks has recorded seven shutouts and holds a 0.88 goals-against average, fourth overall in the USL First Division.
The Whitecaps next game is this Saturday versus the Minnesota Thunder at Swangard Stadium. Tickets for the match are still available at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca, and by phone 604.280.4400.
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