CARSON, Calif. – Dan Kennedy is anticipating being out for around a month as he looks to recover from a partial groin tear suffered in the early stages of the LA Galaxy’s win over D.C. United earlier this month.

The injury occurred in Kennedy’s first kick of the match in the opening minute, but the 33-year-old goalkeeper remained in the game until the 20th minute, when Brian Rowe replaced him. Kennedy initially tried to power through the groin issue, before ultimately realizing that he needed to come off the field.

“It wasn’t ideal, but I’m not going to be out for a long time. It’s all about if you can progress and not set back. I’m just working on progressing,” Kennedy, who said he expects to be out at ‘max’ a month, told reporters on Tuesday. “I’m just working on getting moving again. It’s based on how I feel because you abide by the guidelines that the doctors give you. … It happens. What can you do?”

Since the injury, Kennedy has been restricted to gym workouts but is hoping to return to the training field sometime next month.

“You’re always thinking about [when you can return]. I’m hoping to make it as soon as possible,” Kennedy said. “Fortunately for me, the international break is after [the San Jose] game so it should buy me a little bit of time.”