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Connor Lade ruled out for remainder of 2016 season with torn ACL

Reuters

The New York Red Bulls announced Tuesday that defender Connor Lade will miss the remainder of the 2016 MLS season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy on Sunday.

The club also confirmed Lade will undergo surgery later in the month.

Lade, a Homegrown Player, had grown into a starter in Jesse Marsch's side this season, making 20 appearances and 16 starts across all competitions. He joined the club in 2011 and signed a contract extension prior to the start of the 2016 campaign.

Lade scored his first goal for the club on July 13 against Orlando City.

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