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Florian Valot returns to New York Red Bulls after long injury layoff

When the New York Red Bulls met Eastern Conference rival Atlanta United at IMG Academy in Bradenton Friday morning, it was the first time the team stepped on the field against Major League Soccer opposition since the disappointing end of the 2019 season.

It’s been even longer for Florian Valot.

The 26-year-old midfielder from France has been sidelined since suffering a torn right ACL last March in the club’s home opener against the San Jose Earthquakes.

It was the second straight season cut short by the same injury.