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2017 MLS Injury Update: Week 4

By Rohit Menon

Sep 17, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids midfielder Marlon Hairston (94) lays injured on the pitch in the first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids midfielder Marlon Hairston (94) lays injured on the pitch in the first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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The latest MLS injury report has been compiled ahead of Week 4 of action and sees six teams battle it out on March 25.

This week’s MLS injury update was sourced from MLSSoccer.com and features six teams: Columbus Crew SC, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Minnesota United, Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake.

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MLS Injury Update: Eastern Conference

Columbus Crew SC

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Aug 13, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew SC defender Waylon Francis (14) is tended to by head trainer Craig Devine during the game against New York City FC at MAPFRE Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

There are no new casualties for the Columbus Crew. Left-back Waylon Francis is still a questionable inclusion for their home game against Portland despite being ‘cleared to play’ a while back.

Doubtful: Waylon Francis (surgery on right shoulder)

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

New England Revolution

Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton (18) is issued a red card against the Chicago Fire during the second half at Toyota Park. Chicago defeats New England 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton (18) is issued a red card against the Chicago Fire during the second half at Toyota Park. Chicago defeats New England 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Zachary Herivaux is a doubt for the game against Minnesota United, while Brad Knighton is expected to miss out for the second week running.

Doubtful: Brad Knighton (concussion)

Out: Zachary Herivaux (right ankle sprain)

New York Red Bulls

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Jun 25, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Gideon Baah (3) leaves the field after an injury against Columbus Crew during the second half at Mapfre Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Gideon Baah‘s troubles with a broken leg he sustained in July 2016 continues after he was recently included on the season-ending injury list by New York Red Bulls. The 25-year-old defender joins Gonzalo Veron and Connor Lade on the sidelines.

Out: Gideon Baah (broken leg, 2018 return), Gonzalo Veron (hamstring injury), Connor Lade (ACL tear)

MLS Injury Update: Western Conference

Minnesota United

Feb 12, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota United FC defender Joseph Greenspan (12) and goalkeeper John Alvbage (1) go up to defend a corner kick during the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota United FC defender Joseph Greenspan (12) and goalkeeper John Alvbage (1) go up to defend a corner kick during the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports /

Goalkeeper Patrick McLain and defender Joseph Greenspan have been ruled out of Minnesota United’s away game at New England Revolution with concussions. These recent injuries increase the expansion side’s injury list to four players and also leaves them without two of their top three keepers.

Out: Patrick McLain (concussion), Joseph Greenspan (concussion), John Alvbage (knee laceration), Bernardo Anor (hamstring injury)

Portland Timbers

Mar 3, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers defender Vytas (5) heads upfield against Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (18) in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers defender Vytas (5) heads upfield against Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (18) in the first half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland’s first choice left-back Vytas has almost fully recovered from his calf strain and could start the game against Columbus Crew despite being listed as ‘questionable’. There are no other new injury concerns for the Western Conference side.

Doubtful: Vytautas Andriuškevičius (calf strain)

Out: Liam Ridgewell (foot injury, April return), Gbenga Arokoyo (Achilles tendon tear, 2018 return)

Real Salt Lake

Mar 4, 2017; Sandy, UT, USA; Real Salt Lake forward Joao Plata (10) dribbles the ball during the second half against Toronto FC at Rio Tinto Stadium. The match ended in a scoreless draw. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Sandy, UT, USA; Real Salt Lake forward Joao Plata (10) dribbles the ball during the second half against Toronto FC at Rio Tinto Stadium. The match ended in a scoreless draw. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Ecuadorian striker Joao Plata and midfielder Jordan Allen were both forced to sit out of Real Salt Lake’s 2-1 home loss to LA Galaxy and are expected to miss Real Salt Lake’s visit to the New York Red Bulls. They could be joined by David Horst, Aaron Maund, and Justen Glad, who are all doubts for the match.

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Doubtful: David Horst (knee injury), Aaron Maund (hamstring injury), Justen Glad (knee injury)

Out: Joao Plata (hip contusion), Jordan Allen (right quad strain)

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