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FC Dallas Midfielder Paxton Pomykal to Have Season-Ending Knee Surgery

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FRISCO, TexasĀ (MarchĀ 26, 2024) ā€“ FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal will undergo season-ending surgery to address cartilage damage in his left knee. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum in Los Angeles in April. An update on Pomykalā€™s recovery will be provided upon completion of the surgery.

ā€œPaxton is such an important part of our club,ā€ said FC Dallas Sporting Director AndrĆ© Zanotta. ā€œWhile losing him for the 2024 season is a setback, heā€™s a mature, dedicated player whose focus will be on supporting the team and remaining a part of everything we do this year.ā€Ā 

The 24-year-old Homegrown made a six-minute appearance in FC Dallasā€™ season-opening win over the San Jose Earthquakes on February 24. In 2023, Pomykal appeared in 24 matches, starting in 19 and registering three assists.