Red Bull New York announced today that defender Chris Albright underwent successful bilateral hernia surgery. The procedure was be performed by Dr. William Hutchinson at Surgery Center of the Pacific in Santa Monica, CA. Expected recovery time is six to eight weeks.

Albright has not appeared in a MLS match this season. Last season, the 2010 MLS Comeback Player of the Year started in 18 games, recording two assists in his first campaign with New York.