FRISCO, Texas - FC Dallas today announced that midfielder Marcelo Saragosa will miss 4-6 weeks with a right sprained MCL. The 25-year old Saragosa was injured in the 25th minute of the 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center on April 12. Saragosa, who joined FC Dallas in a trade with the LA Galaxy in July 2006, had started each of the first two games of the 2007 season.
Other injury updates:
• Defender David Wagenfuhr suffered a concussion in the 15th minute of the game on Sunday, April 15 against the New York Red Bulls. His status is doubtful for the home-opener on Sunday, April 22 versus Colorado. His return is uncertain based on future testing and evaluation.
• Forward Roberto Mina continues to recover from a left MCL sprain, which he suffered in the final preseason game of the year on March 31 against Brazilian-partner club Atletico Paranaense. He is doubtful for the home-opener and is listed as week to week.
• Midfielder Sandy Gbandi Jr. is recovering from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. He was injured in a scrimmage against Tulsa on April 9th at Pizza Hut Park.
• Defender Adrian Serioux continues rehabbing his left knee. Serioux underwent surgery on Feb. 20 after team doctors determined he had Osteochronditis Dessicans (OCD). In this case, OCD is essentially a bruise to the medial (inside) end of the femur bone that either never fully healed or was caused as a result of repetitive smaller injuries. At the time of the surgery, it was announced that Serioux was expected to be out between 4-6 months.
FC Dallas began the 2007 season with a three consecutive road games: a 2-2 draw versus Real Salt Lake (April 7); a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy (April 12); and a 3-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls (April 15).
Up next for FCD is the home-opener on Sunday, April 22 versus the Colorado Rapids (2 pm CT, live on Telefutura). The first 5,000 youth fans (aged 16 & under) to enter the stadium will receive a free soccer ball. A limited number of tickets are still available through any ticketmaster outlet, by calling 888-FCD-GOAL, or visiting www.fcdallas.net. Parking at Pizza Hut Park for FC Dallas regular season home games is free.
