Pumas’ Brim Dealing With Back Injury
June 17th, 2010 by jeff grahamKitsap Pumas starting goalkeeper Dustyn Brim has missed the
team’s last two games due to a back injury. When he returns to the
lineup is still up in the air.
Brim is dealing with a herniated disk in his lower back, an injury
which will likely force him to have surgery after the season.
Having played with a bad back for several years, Brim said he first
began experiencing severe pain during the team’s season opener in
Spokane.
“It took me 20 minutes to put a sock on,” Brim said.
He had an MRI test three weeks ago when doctors discovered the
herniated disk. He was originally scheduled to start against Bay
Area in the team’s U.S. Open Cup game Tuesday against Bay Area
after missing Kitsap’s 2-1 win against Abbotsford, but Pumas coach
Peter Fewing decided to start No. 2 goalkeeper Garrett Staples
instead.
“Honestly, I just feel like his back is a problem,” Fewing said
following the Bay Area game. “I’m nervous for him.”
Brim still believes he can play as long as he can handle the
discomfort. But if the injury limits his mobility and ability to
dive for shots, Kitsap will likely have to rely on Staples and No.
3 goalkeeper Derby Carrillo for the remainder of the season.
“That’s kind of the boat I’m in now,” Brim said.
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