Jozy Altidore‘s out for a couple months and Michael Bradley will be with the United States men’s national team for at least three weeks.
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Let’s check in on Toronto FC’s other Designated Player, the reigning MLS MVP:
Update: Sebastian Giovinco suffered an adductor injury. #TFCLive#NYvTOR
— Toronto FC (@torontofc) May 28, 2016
Oh.
Reportedly a non-contact injury, this is a scary moment for TFC fans. The Reds have already weathered their long season-opening road trip and dodged a minor bullet by having Giovinco left off the Italy squad for Euro 2016.
To add insult to injury, Toronto is down 3-0 and Will Johnson missed a penalty kick. The Red Bulls are down to 10 men, though we’re pretty sure that’s not what they’re thinking about back in Ontario.