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

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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Eastern Conference Cont.

New England Revolution

Mar 18, 2017; Frisco, TX, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen (24) and forward Juan Agudelo (17) and forward Diego Fagundez (14) and forward Kei Kamara (23) and defender Chris Tierney (8) and midfielder Xavier Kouassi (12) celebrate a goal against FC Dallas during the game at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas defeats New England Revolution 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Frisco, TX, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen (24) and forward Juan Agudelo (17) and forward Diego Fagundez (14) and forward Kei Kamara (23) and defender Chris Tierney (8) and midfielder Xavier Kouassi (12) celebrate a goal against FC Dallas during the game at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas defeats New England Revolution 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

There are no reported injuries for New England Revolution as they gear up to take on the Portland Timbers this weekend.


New York City FC

No new casualties have been reported for the Blues. Mikey Lopez is still ruled out till the summer after undergoing a surgery to his ankle.

Out: Mikey Lopez (ankle surgery, summer return)


New York Red Bulls

Mar 18, 2017; Frisco, TX, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen (24) and forward Juan Agudelo (17) and forward Diego Fagundez (14) and forward Kei Kamara (23) and defender Chris Tierney (8) and midfielder Xavier Kouassi (12) celebrate a goal against FC Dallas during the game at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas defeats New England Revolution 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Frisco, TX, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen (24) and forward Juan Agudelo (17) and forward Diego Fagundez (14) and forward Kei Kamara (23) and defender Chris Tierney (8) and midfielder Xavier Kouassi (12) celebrate a goal against FC Dallas during the game at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas defeats New England Revolution 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Red Bulls recently confirmed the inclusion of Gideon Baah on the season-ending injury list. On the other hand, forward Gonzalo Veron has resumed training, but is a sure miss for his team’s upcoming game against the Houston Dynamo.

Out: Gideon Baah (broken leg, 2018 return), Gonzalo Veron (hamstring injury)


Orlando City SC

Mar 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City SC defender Seb Hines (3) and Real Salt Lake forward Yura Movsisyan (14) chase down the ball in the first half at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Orlando City SC and Real Salt Lake played to a 2-2 tie. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City SC defender Seb Hines (3) and Real Salt Lake forward Yura Movsisyan (14) chase down the ball in the first half at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Orlando City SC and Real Salt Lake played to a 2-2 tie. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Seb Hines recently underwent a surgery to his knee and is expected to be out for six weeks. Rafael Ramos and Kevin Alston are questionable for Orlando City SC’s weekend fixture away to Columbus Crew SC.

Doubtful: Rafael Ramos (injured hamstring), Kevin Alston (injured hamstring),

Out: Seb Hines (knee injury, May return), Tony Rocha (injured hamstring, April return), Kaka (injured hamstring, end of April return)


Philadelphia Union

Feb 22, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Brian Carroll (7) dribbles the ball in the second half as Montreal Impact forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel (24) defends at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex. Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact tied 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Brian Carroll (7) dribbles the ball in the second half as Montreal Impact forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel (24) defends at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex. Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact tied 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

The Philadelphia Union is undergoing a mini-injury crisis, with five players being in doubt for their next match against DC United.

Doubtful: Brian Carroll (illness), Charlie Davis (left ankle sprain), Ken Tribbett (right Achilles strain), Jay Simpson (rib injury)

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


Toronto FC

Sebastian Giovinco and Steven Beitashour have recovered and should be certain starters in Toronto FC’s first home game of the season. Ashtone Morgan is the only player who is out for the Reds and he is set to return in the summer.

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