Galaxy striker Barrett breaks ankle, will miss MLS Cup
MLS Cup dream shattered: Chad Barrett will miss MLS Cup through injury (Getty Images).
It's a sickening blow for the Galaxy and UCLA product Chad Barrett, the Galaxy's second leading goalscorer.
The seven-year MLS veteran, playing his first season in Southern California, dislocated his right ankle in training today.
He had seven goals and five assists in 27 regular season games this season.
He joined the Galaxy in a trade from Toronto FC in January and was enjoying his first MLS postseason since 2007. Barrett started all three Galaxy playoff games.
MLS Cup in Carson is just 11 days away.
Updated
Bruce Arena and Landon Donovan talk about Barrett's injury and the inclusion of four Galaxy players on the MLS Best XI here:
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