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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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Real Salt Lake

Mar 11, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Real Salt Lake starting eleven pose for a picture before the match against the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Real Salt Lake starting eleven pose for a picture before the match against the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Three of Real Salt Lake’s centre-backs (Maund, Glad and Schuler) have almost recovered from their injuries but are doubtful inclusions for this weekend’s fixture against LA Galaxy. On the other hand, left-back Demar Phillips and midfielder Jordan Allen have fully recovered from their respective injuries are probables for the squad.

Doubtful: Aaron Maund (hamstring injury), Justen Glad (knee injury), Chris Schuler (sore foot)

San Jose Earthquakes

Mar 11, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; The youth escorts stand with the San Jose Earthquakes before the game against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; The youth escorts stand with the San Jose Earthquakes before the game against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Harold Cummings is almost fully fit and could feature during San Jose’s away trip to Sporting KC. There are no new injury casualties in their roster.

Out: Quincy Amarikwa (knee surgery, summer return), Marvell Wynne (heart abnormality), Harold Cummings (sports hernia injury), Marc Pelosi (left knee injury)

Seattle Sounders

Mar 11, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; The Seattle Sounders FC make their entrance accompanied by youths before the game against the Montreal Impact at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; The Seattle Sounders FC make their entrance accompanied by youths before the game against the Montreal Impact at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Sounders has only two players out due to injury.

Out: Brad Evans (calf muscle strain, April return), Aaron Kovar (groin surgery)

Sporting Kansas City

Mar 11, 2017; Kansas City, KS, USA; Players from Sporting KC stand with young fans during the National Anthem prior to the start of the game against FC Dallas at Children’s Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Kansas City, KS, USA; Players from Sporting KC stand with young fans during the National Anthem prior to the start of the game against FC Dallas at Children’s Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Erik Palmer-Brown and Cameron Iwasa are questionable for Sporting KC’s home game against San Jose.

Doubtful: Erik Palmer-Brown (Ankle sprain), Cameron Iwasa (hamstring strain)

Out: Diego Rubio (ACL tear)

Vancouver Whitecaps

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Mar 11, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps starting eleven before the game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

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Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Christian Bolanos has made a return from a right knee patellar tendonitis to ease a few worries. Yordy Reyna, Brett Levis, and David Edgar are still out with serious injuries.

Out: Brett Levis (ACL tear), Yordy Reyna (foot surgery, summer return), David Edgar (PCL, MCL tear)

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