U.S. Men's National Team Training Camp Update
The Galaxy's Sean Franklin left camp at Home Depot Center Thursday with a lower abdominal strain; no word yet on the extent of the injury.
Former Chivas USA defender Jason Hernandez suffered a slight calf strain Friday; an MRI was scheduled to determine how bad it is.
Meanwhile, photographer Robert Casillas headed out to camp Friday and shared the shots below:
Above is a battle of Palos Verdes Peninsula lads as the Chicago Fire's John Thorrington of Chadwick School holds off Robbie Rogers of the Columbus Crew, who grew up in Rolling Hills Estates.
Coach Bob Bradley has his practice face on.
Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein is the sandwich between Chris Wingert and Charlie Davies.
Finally, here's a little bit of soccer tennis Friday:
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"...photographer Robert Casillas headed out to camp Friday..."
So many players are leaving camp that they had to recruit a photographer to play? The Men's nat. team should be able to pick up better talent!!!