After nearly 10 months without competitive minutes, Chris Schuler is slated to make his return to action tonight with Real Monarchs as he shakes off his most extensive injury layoff to date.
In September, Schuler, 28, underwent a surgery on his left foot. The recovery time was initially slated to be four to six months — but it quickly became apparent that it would be longer than that before he saw the pitch. Some — myself included — even harbored some doubt that he'd return to the pitch at all. That was the severity of his injury concerns.