Branko Boskovic finally looked like he was breaking through. In his last game, DC United's 3-2 loss to the New England Revolution during U.S. Open Cup qualifying, he scored two goals. That performance came on the heels of a match against the New York Red Bulls in which he hit the woodwork twice. After starting the season as a reserve player, they were clear positive signs. Unfortunately, an injury during that Revolution match turned out to be much more serious than originally believed and DC United announced on Friday that he has a torn ACL.
Branko Boskovic, DC United’s Designated Player, Has Torn ACL
Breaking news: Branko Boskovic has suffered a torn ACL. More details later. #DCU
This likely means that Boskovic, who has never scored or registered an assist in 17 MLS matches, is out for at least several months and could, theoretically, spell the end of his MLS career. The Serbian had never quite lived up to his contract and it’s not hard to imagine that this could be his last season with United.
Boskovic was hurt in the 82nd minute of the Revolution match on a challenge by Alan Kroger and did not return to the match despite United being out of substitutions. In comments after the game, Boskovic indicated that he did not thing there was a foul on the play, despite originally being concerned he may have broken his leg.












