TUKWILA, Wash. — Seattle Sounders centerback Chad Marshall underwent surgery Tuesday morning for a meniscus injury, head coach Brian Schmetzer told the media at training. Marshall, 34, was forced into an early exit from Seattle’s 2018 MLS Cup Playoff match against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park Sunday due to the injury.
“Marshall is having surgery this morning for a meniscus injury,” Schmetzer said. “I will give you further updates once the surgery is successful and he is back on his feet.”
Schmetzer was quoted after the match against Portland that Marshall, who stumbled awkwardly and then collapsed without contact on the Providence Park turf, had not torn a ligament.