2017 MLS Injury Update: Week 3

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Mar 4, 2017; Commerce City, CO, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen (24) during the first half against the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

New England Revolution’s postponed match last week helped, as Lee Nguyen is back in training and could even feature from the start against FC Dallas. Zachary Herivaux is also on the path to recovery and should be available soon.

However, goalkeeper Brad Knighton is a slight doubt after picking up a concussion.

Unexpected off weekend definitely a boon for #NERevs injured players. Nguyen back in full training today, Herivaux working off to the side.
— Jeff Lemieux (@jeff_lemieux) March 13, 2017

Doubtful: Brad Knighton (concussion)

Out: Zachary Herivaux (right ankle sprain)

New York City FC

Mar 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC starting eleven pose before the MLS game between the New York City FC and the D.C. United at Yankee Stadium. New York City FC won, 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Mikey Lopez remains the only injury as New York City maintain a relatively clean bill of health ahead of their match against the Montreal Impact.

Out: Mikey Lopez (ankle surgery, summer return)

New York Red Bulls

Feb 22, 2017; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Gonzalo Veron (30) directs his team during the first half against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Gonzalo Veron and Connor Lade are still out for the New York Red Bulls.

Out: Gonzalo Veron (hamstring injury), Connor Lade (ACL tear)

Orlando City SC

Mar 5, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City FC forward Carlos Rivas (11) holds back New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot (4) during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Striker Carlos Rivas is the latest casualty for an injury-hit Orlando City SC despite the Lions not playing any soccer in the previous week. The Colombian picked up a muscle strain in training and could be a huge miss for his side this weekend.

Doubtful: Carlos Rivas (muscle strain)

Out: Tony Rocha (injured hamstring, early April return), Rafael Ramos (injured hamstring, mid-April return), Kevin Alston (injured hamstring), Kaka (injured hamstring, April-end return)

Philadelphia Union

Mar 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Jay Simpson (27) reacts to his goal against the Toronto FC during the first half at Talen Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

The Philadelphia Union has been barraged with quite a few short-term injury issues. New signing Jay Simpson, forward Charlie Davis, midfielder Ilsinho and defender Kevin Tribbett are all questionable for their away game at Orlando City SC.

Jay Simpson was taken to the hospital after coming out with the rib injury
— Kevin Kinkead (@Kevin_Kinkead) March 11, 2017

Maurice Edu joins Joshua Yaro on the sidelines after undergoing a surgery on his left tibia.

Doubtful: Charlie Davis (left ankle sprain), Ilsinho (left hamstring strain), Ken Tribbett (right Achilles strain), Jay Simpson (rib injury)

Out: Maurice Edu (left tibia surgery), Joshua Yaro (shoulder surgery, summer return)

Toronto FC

Mar 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) kicks a free kick against the Philadelphia Union during the first half at Talen Energy Stadium. The game ended tied 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Sebastian Giovinco limped off in the 47th minute of Toronto FC’s 2-2 draw at the Philadelphia Union with a band contusion. The Atomic Ant joins Steven Beitashour, who had to sit out the last game due to concussion protocol, as doubts for the Reds’ visit to Vancouver this week.

Doubtful: Sebastian Giovinco (leg contusion), Steven Beitashour (concussion protocol)

Out: Ashtone Morgan (foot stress fracture, summer return)

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