SB Nation DC - United Midfielder Brandon Barklage Tears ACL In Left Kneehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2010-06-08T17:52:46-04:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/12560452010-06-08T17:52:46-04:002010-06-08T17:52:46-04:00Brandon Barklage Underwent Succesful ACL Reconstruction Surgery
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<p>D.C. United announced today midfielder Brandon Barklage has undergone successful <span class="caps">ACL</span> reconstruction surgery after originally suffering the season-ending injury during United’s international friendly against AC Milan on May 26.</p>
<p>This is the 23-year old’s second <span class="caps">ACL</span> tear since being acquired on January 15, 2009.</p>
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<p>In addition to <span class="caps">ACL</span> reconstruction, Barklage underwent a lateral meniscectomy to perform a medial meniscus repair. <br>
Barklage’s previous rehabilitation lasted approximately six months, the projected time frame for his current healing process.</p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507969/brandon-barklage-dc-united-acl-surgeryScott Schroeder2010-05-28T16:06:42-04:002010-05-28T16:06:42-04:00United Midfielder Brandon Barklage Tears ACL In Left Knee
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<p>Everything about <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/WAS">DC United</a>'s 3-2 exhibition win over European powerhouse AC Milan was good, except for the fact that midfielder <span>Brandon Barklage</span> had to leave the game with a knee injury in the second half. The diagnosis is in on his knee, and it's not good, <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2010/05/united_news_and_notes_14.html">according to The Washington Post's Paul Tenorio</a>.</p>
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<p>Midfielder Brandon Barklage tore the ACL in his left knee and also had a partial tear to the meniscus, the team said. Barklage likely will undergo surgery in the next week. He tore the ACL in his right knee last July in a U.S. Open Cup game.</p>
<p>"It's a devastating injury," United Coach Curt Onalfo said. "I don't think there's anything else he could have hurt inside his knee. Basically it's everything."</p>
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<p>This means Barklage has now had two torn ACLs in his first two MLS seasons.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2010/5/28/2315827/united-midfielder-brandon-barklage-tears-acl-in-left-kneeMike Prada