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MLS Injury Update: Week 5 – Who’s Fit and Who’s Out?

ByRohit Menon|
Mar 25, 2017; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (92) receives a yellow card before leaving game with an injury against Real Salt Lake during first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (92) receives a yellow card before leaving game with an injury against Real Salt Lake during first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 25, 2017; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (92) receives a yellow card before leaving game with an injury against Real Salt Lake during first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

We bring together all of the latest injury news updates from MLS ahead of week five action, including several big stars missing or returning.

Here is the latest MLS injury update, compiled with the help of MLSSoccer.com and a few other sources. Update your fantasy teams now!

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

Eastern Conference

Atlanta United

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Mar 18, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) celebrates a victory against the Chicago Fire at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. Atlanta United FC won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta United will sorely miss the presence of Josef Martinez in their team after the Venezuelan forward was ruled out for 4-6 weeks following a left quad injury he picked up in the recent FIFA World Cup qualifier against Peru. Zach Loyd is still out with a groin problem.

Out: Josef Martinez (left quad injury, May return), Zach Loyd (groin injury)

Chicago Fire

Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew SC defender Nicolai Naess (24) advances the ball ahead of Chicago Fire forward David Arshakyan (10) at MAPFRE Stadium. Crew SC won the game 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew SC defender Nicolai Naess (24) advances the ball ahead of Chicago Fire forward David Arshakyan (10) at MAPFRE Stadium. Crew SC won the game 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

David Arshakyan is the latest casualty for Chicago Fire ahead of a crunch home against the Montreal Impact. The Armenian has a strain on his right thigh which sees him join two other teammates on the treatment table.

Out: David Arshakyan (right thigh strain), John Goossens (injured right ankle, September return), Matt Polster (right knee strain, April return)

Columbus Crew SC

Mar 25, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) slides to kick the ball away from a defending Columbus Crew SC defender Jonathan Mensah (4) in the second half the match at MAPFRE Stadium. Columbus Crew SC beat Portland Timbers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) slides to kick the ball away from a defending Columbus Crew SC defender Jonathan Mensah (4) in the second half the match at MAPFRE Stadium. Columbus Crew SC beat Portland Timbers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Crew centre-back Jonathan Mensah injured his right thigh in the recent 3-2 home win against the Portland Timbers. The Ghanian had to undergo an MRI scan to see the extent of the injury and could end up missing a few weeks for the Eastern Conference side.

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

DC United

Mar 18, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; D.C. United forward Patrick Mullins (16) sits on the field after suffering an apparent leg injury against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; D.C. United forward Patrick Mullins (16) sits on the field after suffering an apparent leg injury against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Rob Vincent and Patrick Mullins join Eric Klenofsky on the sidelines with left knee meniscus and hamstring injuries respectively.

Out: Rob Vincent (left knee meniscus), Patrick Mullins (hamstring injury), Eric Klenofsky (MCL sprain)

Montreal Impact

Mar 18, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC defender Ethan White (3) and Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) fight for the ball during the second half of a game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC defender Ethan White (3) and Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) fight for the ball during the second half of a game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Montreal Impact have multiple injury concerns ahead of their next MLS fixture at the Chicago Fire. Ignacio Piatti will definitely miss out with an injury to his hip/groin and could be joined by Patrice Bernier and Laurent Ciman, who are also major doubts for the match.

Doubtful: Andres Romero (hamstring injury), Shamit Shome (foot injury), Patrice Bernier (calf injury), Laurent Ciman (knee injury)

Out: Ignacio Piatti (hip/groin injury),

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