Sean Franklin

U.S. National Team: MNT
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: March 21, 1985
Height: 5-10
Weight: 155
Hometown: Palmdale, Calif.
Club: Los Angeles Galaxy

The 2008 MLS Rookie of the Year bounced back after an injury hit 2009 to become a regular again for the Los Angeles Galaxy. A speedy right back that is comfortable bombing down the flank, Franklin is back in January camp after injury forced his withdrawal two years ago.

First called into the U.S. Men's National Team in 2008 when he was part of the MNT roster for the World Cup qualifier against Guatemala.
Made 25 appearances for the Galaxy in 2010, recording a career-high six assists.

U.S. Nat’l Team
Professional
College
Personal

2009: Was forced to leave MNT training camp to undergo surgery to repair a hernia … 2008: Part of the MNT roster for the World Cup qualifier against Guatemala on Nov. 19 … Under-23s: Played for the U-23 team in a 0-0 draw with Japan … Under-20s: Started for the U-20’s against Egypt in the Suwon International Youth Football Tournament … First Appearance: None … First Goal: None

2010: Made 25 appearances for the Galaxy in 2010, recording a career-high six assists … A regular for the team that won the 2010 Supporters Shield … 2009: Missed four months of action after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right hamstring … Made his 2009 debut in the season opening 2-2 draw vs. D.C. United on 3/22, playing the full 90 minutes at right back … Later in the season he was diagnosed with a torn right hamstring, forcing him to undergo surgery, putting him on the Disabled List … Activated from the Disabled List in September, making his return to the lineup four days later in a 2-0 win vs. Toronto FC … Was one of three players on the Galaxy to play all 390 minutes during the run to MLS Cup … 2008: Franklin was the 4th overall pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy … Made his MLS debut against San Jose Earthquakes on 3 April 2008 … Named MLS Rookie of the Year and the Galaxy’s Defender of the Year.

Franklin started all 67 games in which he appeared during his college career, finishing with two goals and 10 assists … Named to the 2007 All-Big West Conference First Team … He scored the first goal of his college career against UC Irvine as a junior on October 11, 2006 … Placed fourth on the team with four assists and third with 21 shots that season to be named All-Big West First Team and All-Far West Region Second Team.

During his college years, Franklin spent two seasons with the San Fernando Valley Quakes of the USL Premier Development League ... Parents are Lynette and John ... Father played football and Cal. State University of Northridge ... Pre-game rituals include a fresh edge up and getting his car washed.