Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris will miss the 2018 MLS season because of a torn knee ligament.
The tear to his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee came during last week’s CONCACAF Champions League matchup against El Salvador’s Santa Tecla.
General manager Garth Lagerwey said Monday initial tests appear to show no further damage. He expects Morris to have surgery in the next few weeks once the swelling subsides. Lagerwey wants Morris to fully recover and therefore will not rush to get him back late in the season.
“We think he is a Sounder for the long term, he is in the organizations long-term plans,” Lagerwey said.