1.   Hard-hitting forward Reid Simpson, who underwent groin surgery in November, might make his first appearance of the season Friday against San Jose.

2.   He combined well with John Kerr and Naveda, and could benefit even more when Joe-Max Moore returns from groin surgery.

3.   However, Revolution defender Iain Fraser will remain out for at least another week while recovering from groin surgery.

4.   However, the Revolution protested that call-up, and Moore underwent groin surgery.

5.   Joe-Max Moore had been counted on to score goals, but groin surgery delayed him.

6.   Nine minutes later, Moore, in his first game back since February groin surgery, was replaced by John Kerr.

7.   Redmond just had groin surgery and will likely not set foot on the field until the midway point of the exhibition season.

8.   Such an approach requires many interchangeable players, and until defender Iain Fraser recovers from groin surgery late next month, the Revolution might have to sacrifice some offense.

9.   Until Moore and Imad Baba return from groin surgery, John Kerr and Nigerian Patrick Olalere also will be involved in the attack.

10.   Albertz, who returned to the Bundesliga from Glasgow Rangers this summer, underwent groin surgery Wednesday, his club said.