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2017 MLS Injury Update: Week 3

ByRohit Menon|
Mar 5, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City FC midfielder Kaka (10) grabs his leg after a collision with several members of New York City FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City FC midfielder Kaka (10) grabs his leg after a collision with several members of New York City FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 5, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City FC midfielder Kaka (10) grabs his leg after a collision with several members of New York City FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City FC midfielder Kaka (10) grabs his leg after a collision with several members of New York City FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Here is the latest MLS injury report for the Eastern and Western Conferences ahead of week 3, which takes place from March 18-19.

This MLS injury report has been compiled with the help of MLSSoccer.com and a few other sources. It has been split into four parts for ease of reading, so go ahead and update your MLS Fantasy in view of the upcoming week!

Part 1: Atlanta United, Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew SC, DC United, Montreal Impact

Part 2: New England Revolution, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC

Part 3: Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, Minnesota United, Portland Timbers

Part 4: Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders, Sporting Kansas City, Vancouver Whitecaps

MLS Injury Update: Eastern Conference

Atlanta United

Mar 5, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United fans in the stadium before a game against the New York Red Bulls at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United fans in the stadium before a game against the New York Red Bulls at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Centre-back Zach Loyd is still out with a groin injury for Atlanta United.

Out: Zach Loyd (groin injury)

Chicago Fire

Mar 4, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder John Goossens (7) spins away from Columbus Crew SC midfielder Mohammed Abu (8) at MAPFRE Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder John Goossens (7) spins away from Columbus Crew SC midfielder Mohammed Abu (8) at MAPFRE Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Fire has no new casualties after their 2-0 home win against Real Salt Lake. John Goossens’ injury problem is a lot more serious than expected; the Dutch midfielder will miss five-six months of action after undergoing a surgery on his right ankle last week.

Out: Matt Lampson (left knee sprain), John Goossens (injured right ankle, September return), Matt Polster (right knee strain, April return)

Columbus Crew SC

Oct 16, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Dilly Duka (5) passes the ball during the second half against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls won, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Dilly Duka (5) passes the ball during the second half against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls won, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Waylon Francis and Abuchi Obinwa are still doubts for Columbus Crew SC’s next match against Houston Dynamo. Dilly Duka joins Gaston Sauro on the injury list after picking up a calf contusion.

Doubtful: Waylon Francis (surgery on right shoulder), Abuchi Obinwa (injured knee)

Out: Gaston Sauro (knee injury, 2018 return), Dilly Duka (calf contusion).

DC United

Feb 18, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; D.C. United forward Luciano Acosta (10) in the first half against the Montreal Impact in the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; D.C. United forward Luciano Acosta (10) in the first half against the Montreal Impact in the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Klenofsky has been ruled out for DC United due to a right MCL sprain. Luciano Acosta is still missing, while Chris Odoi-Atsem is close to a return after recovering from his calf problem.

Doubtful: Chris Odoi-Atsem (bilateral calf injury)

Out: Eric Klenofsky (MCL sprain), Luciano Acosta (undisclosed injury)

Montreal Impact

Feb 18, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Montreal Impact midfielder Andres Romero (15) in the second half against D.C. United in the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. Montreal Impact defeated D.C. United 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Montreal Impact midfielder Andres Romero (15) in the second half against D.C. United in the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. Montreal Impact defeated D.C. United 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Impact midfielder Andres Romero has an issue with his hamstring and is a major doubt for the away game at New York City FC. Otherwise, there are no other doubts or long-term injuries for the Canadian side.

Doubtful: Andres Romero (hamstring injury)

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