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Everything you need to know about Morris’ second ACL injury.
Jordan Morris’ journey to Europe ended abruptly on Feb. 20 when he went down on a non-contact play. Two days later, the worst fears were realized when it was announced that he’d torn his left ACL almost three years to the day after tearing his right ACL.
Morris will return to the United States to repair the injury with the same surgeon who fixed the previous one.
Sounders attacker has missed the last eight months with a torn ACL.
Nico Lodeiro could start, while Raúl Ruidíaz is more questionable.
Brian Schmetzer said he expects Morris to resume full training by the end of this week and to be available to start games before the end of the regular season.
Brian Schmetzer on his opinion of Morris’ status: "I’d put him into full training, but I’m not a doctor."
Sounders attacker tells Fox he’s expecting to be out 8-10 months.
"I don’t think it’s likely that he’s going to play for us this year," Garth Lagerwey tells KJR.
In an Instagram post, Morris says he’s "ready to get to work."
Morris’ second ACL injury in three years cuts short his loan to Swansea City just about a month after it began.
The attacker will return to the United States to have surgery, then begin a recovery process that will likely take at least 6-9 months.
It’s the same injury Morris suffered in 2018 with the Sounders.
Morris’s loan to Swansea could be stopped before it truly starts.
"We’re not disappointed in him for sure." - Steve Cooper
Morris gets the nod in FA Cup showdown with Manchester City.
Morris’s first Championship action comes as a late sub in Swansea City’s 3-1 win away to Rotherham United.
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper says Morris will be eligible.
"I think it’s an example to a lot of clubs in MLS." - Gregg Berhalter
Swansea City has themselves a special player who’s both loyal and exceptionally talented.
In first interview with his new club, Morris clarified what brought him to the Championship.
Even without one of their top attacking talents for at least half the season, Lagerwey says Sounders have talent to compete.
It hurts now. But we’re all better off in the long run.
The team store is offering free customization on Morris shirts.
Sounders will likely have a massive hole they can’t immediately fill but could see a big payday down the road.
Sounders attacker could potentially join Swansea City in time for their FA Cup match on Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to better understand Morris’ potential move abroad.
The Championship club is currently in position to earn promotion.