2017 MLS Injury Update: Week 3

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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 /

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 /

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 /

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 /

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 /

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 /

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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