I know this is a little on the old news side, but I think this could be a very significant story in the Eastern Conference this year. Yesterday the Columbus Crew announced two very big injury updates.
First off, starting 'keeper Will Hesmer will likely miss the rest of the season. Hesmer underwent surgery on his right hip, and expected to be out 6 months. The Crew are tentatively targeting a potential late October return date, right at the end of the regular season.
It looks like forward Tommy Heinemann will definitely be out for the year. He had microfracture surgery on his left knee, and MLSSoccer.com is reporting that the surgery requires a 9-12 month rehab.
The Crew have experienced a bit of a power outage for goals, losing today 1-0 to Philly. Though not always a starter Heinemann is a big guy who can make his presence felt. He started 12 matches for the Crew last season. In goal, Columbus has already turned to Andy Gruenebaum, and he's done pretty well. Gruenebaum has 30 MLS appearances under his belt as well as matches in the CONCACAF Champions League and the US Open Cup.
The Puddle wishes both of these guys a speedy recovery.
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