2 New York Red Bulls players undergo surgery

Nov 12, 2009 - 8:16 PM SECAUCUS, N.J.(AP) -- The New York Red Bulls say goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul and forward Macoumba Kandji have both had surgery.

The MLS team said Thursday that doctors removed a small cyst and repaired a small tear in the patella tendon in Coundoul's left knee. The operation was performed Tuesday, and his recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks.

Coundoul, acquired from the Colorado Rapids in late June, made eight starts, posting a 1.25 goals against average and two shutouts.

Kandji underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the adductor muscle in his right thigh and a hernia. His recovery time is expected to be four to six weeks.

In his first full season with the Red Bulls, Kandji had two goals and four assists in 23 games.