Published On: Mon, Apr 30th, 2012

Strikers Andy Herron Out 8 To 10 Weeks

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers confirm forward Andy Herron will be on the sidelines for the next 8-10 weeks with an MCL sprain and a partial meniscus tear.

Herron sustained the injury just ten minutes into Wednesday night’s clash with the Puerto Rico Islanders. Herron attempted to play on, but was substituted after just a few minutes.

Herron has played a large role in the Strikers’ unbeaten start to the season. The former Costa Rican international started the season in spectacular form, scoring the winning goal on his debut, and bagging another two goals against San Antonio. His performances earned him recognition as the NASL Offensive Player of the Week for two of the first three weeks of the season.

While Herron’s injury is a big loss for the Strikers, rookie forward Aly Hassan has proven that he can be a source of goals. The 22 year-old Weston resident scored a hat-trick in the 3-2 victory against the Islanders in just his third professional appearance. The goals were his first as a professional, and the hat-trick was the first in the regular season for the franchise since being rebranded as the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

In other injury news, Alfonso Motagalvan is up and running again. The defensive midfielder has missed the opening stages of the season with an MCL sprain of his own, but should be back to full training before long.

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