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AndyMead · Oct 5, 2002

DC United Press Release
Brandon Prideaux Undergoes Successful Foot Surgery
Veteran Defender to be Ready for 2003 Campaign

CHANTILLY, VA (October 4, 2002) - D. C. United today announced completion of a successful surgery on the right foot of defender Brandon Prideaux. Dr. Gary Horton, a foot and ankle specialist, performed the procedure this afternoon at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. During the operation, Horton inserted a pin in the foot to stabilize a chronic stress fracture to the fifth metatarsal. As a result of today's surgery, Prideaux's recovery is expected to last six weeks.

"We are pleased with the results of today's surgery," said United Technical Director Dave Kasper. "We expect Brandon to return at full strength for the 2003 MLS campaign."

After playing three seasons with the Kansas City Wizards, D.C. United traded for Prideaux in exchange for Stephen Armstrong on January 11, 2002. Prideaux started and played every minute in United's first 23 MLS contests this season, and the fourth-year defender would go on to make 27 appearances (26 starts) and log 2,389 total minutes, both second on the team to only goalkeeper Nick Rimando. This season was the third consecutive year in which Prideaux played more than 2,000 minutes. Prideaux was not eligible to play in the final game of the season against Dallas due to caution point accumulation.
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BenReilly · Oct 5, 2002

This is good news. Notice that he had surgery in KC. There must be some chance to get him back.

AndyMead · Oct 6, 2002

Originally posted by BenReilly
This is good news. Notice that he had surgery in KC. There must be some chance to get him back.
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Sure. Just like Joe Carter and Whitey Herzog.