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17-year old MLS prospect's career is over
« on: May 17, 2010, 11:53:17 PM »
Sad tale:

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/17-year-old-Zac-Herold-forced-to-retire-before-f?urn=sow,241590



Herold suffers from the condition Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) – which causes abnormal thickening of a part of the heart muscle. With this condition, under strenuous exercise, there is a risk of developing a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia.  Unfortunately the only way to reduce this risk is to put significant life-long restrictions on exercise.

On Saturday, May 22 the team will honor the 2010 MLS SuperDraft pick in a ceremonial coin toss before the 1 p.m. ET kick-off against the New England Revolution at BMO Field.

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Re: 17-year old MLS prospect's career is over
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2010, 02:23:08 PM »
Sad indeed
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Re: 17-year old MLS prospect's career is over
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 03:07:02 PM »
Wow!!!  :o What a short ride for an obviously very talented player! But at least he is aware of his situation so he can live a long, prosperous life with family and friends. And where a door closes, another one always opens.  :angel:
Good luck to you, kiddo!   ;D
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Re: 17-year old MLS prospect's career is over
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 07:37:03 PM »
Quote from: soccer45girls on May 18, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
Wow!!!  :o What a short ride for an obviously very talented player! But at least he is aware of his situation so he can live a long, prosperous life with family and friends. And where a door closes, another one always opens.  :angel:
Good luck to you, kiddo!   ;D
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Very sad, best wishes to him and a healthy & bright future
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Re: 17-year old MLS prospect's career is over
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 08:30:37 PM »
Quote from: soccer45girls on May 18, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
And where a door closes, another one always opens.  :angel:
Good luck to you, kiddo!   ;D
Ditto this!
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Re: 17-year old MLS prospect's career is over
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 10:50:52 PM »
One thing that he did right was to sign a Generation Adidas contract. Now he can go to college without worrying about the cost. Smart move on his part. I hope he is successful wherever life takes him.  :)
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