After Tyler Adams tore a medial collateral ligament playing for Bournemouth on Dec. 15, the prognosis, according to Cherries coach Andoni Iraola, was that his American midfielder would be sidelined 2-3 months.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.