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James Sands Out for Bundesliga Season After Ankle Surgery

3/14/2026

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James Sands, a U.S. men's national team midfielder, is ruled out for the Bundesliga season after a left ankle injury requiring surgery.
The injury occurred on March 8 in the match against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sands exited in the 81st minute.
This marks a second consecutive season with a major injury on loan at FC St. Pauli and raises concerns about eligibility for the co-hosted World Cup.

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James Sands, a U.S. men's national team midfielder, is ruled out for the Bundesliga season after a left ankle injury requiring surgery.
The injury occurred on March 8 in the match against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sands exited in the 81st minute.
This marks a second consecutive season with a major injury on loan at FC St. Pauli and raises concerns about eligibility for the co-hosted World Cup.