A TOUGH BREAK: Parks lost to NYCFC due to blood clot

Nov 9, 2021 | New York City FC |

Keaton Parks was one of NYCFC’s most dependable players. (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

NEW YORK – Scratch one of New York City FC’s most dependable from the MLS Cup Playoffs.

New York City FC announced Tuesday that midfielder Keaton Park underwent surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital to remove a blood clot from his popliteal artery in his lower right leg.

Keaton, who played in 31 games and 2,444 minutes, will begin rehab immediately.

He is expected to make a full recovery and return to training next season.

NYCFC will host Atlanta United in a first-round playoff match at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 21.

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Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and all 24 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos and the U.S. national team for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has two more in the works, including one about the Rochester Lancers, due in 2021.