Connor Lade can run again

Connor Lade's off-season started earlier than most, thanks to an ACL tear sustained in the New York Red Bulls' early-August match against LA Galaxy.

After a messy breakup I'm happy to announce that my ACL and I are back together! #RBNY

A photo posted by Connor Lade (@clade5) on Aug 22, 2016 at 11:39am PDT

Since then, per his Instagram account, the RBNY utility player has been doing his best to keep himself entertained as his knee recovers:

Rey Mysterio Jr. And His Popcorn Beauty @morganperri

A photo posted by Connor Lade (@clade5) on Oct 30, 2016 at 7:28am PDT

Happy Birthday to my future bride! I'm a very lucky man to be able to spend the rest of my life with you! I love you @morganperri

A photo posted by Connor Lade (@clade5) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:36am PST

But RBNY's snappiest dresser is heading to the official MLS off-season with more than just a seasonally-appropriate suit: he can run again.

Today was a good day! First run since 8/8. #rbny - @bonomo93

A video posted by Connor Lade (@clade5) on Dec 7, 2016 at 9:46am PST

Good news for Lade. Good news for RBNY. The team faces a shorter-than-usual off-season this year, with CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals starting at the end of February - it will be important to avoid a repeat of the injury-exacerbated pratfall that was the start to the Red Bulls' 2016.