Eighty-one days.
That’s how long Jordan Morris missed due to his hamstring injury he suffered on Sept. 10 against the LA Galaxy, an excruciatingly long period for a young player who didn’t miss an MLS match in 2016.
“When I was off the field, it was tough, I wanted to be out there playing,” Morris told media following Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Toronto FC in MLS Cup 2017. “I had time to reflect on what I could keep getting better at, so hopefully in the offseason I will keep working and then come back stronger.