Diego Luna expected to miss months due to knee injury
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Diego Luna, midfielder for Real Salt Lake and the U.S. national team, is expected to be sidelined for several months due to a knee injury. Sources report that he is likely to undergo an arthroscopic procedure to assess the severity of the damage. Luna's absence will impact Real Salt Lake's roster as the season progresses. Further details regarding the procedure and recovery timeline are anticipated after the operation.
- •Luna suffers a knee injury and could be out for months.
- •He is expected to have an arthroscopic procedure.
- •Impact on Real Salt Lake's lineup as the season continues.
- •Recovery timeline to be determined after the procedure.
- 5:47 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: USMNT's Luna (knee) sent to be sidelined for months
"Real Salt Lake and U.S. midfielder Diego Luna is expected to be out for months and will likely undergo an arthroscopic procedure to determine the extent of a knee injury, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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