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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Western Conference

Colorado Rapids

Mar 4, 2017; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids defender Eric Miller (3) controls the ball in the first half against the New England Revolution at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids defender Eric Miller (3) controls the ball in the first half against the New England Revolution at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Colorado Rapids defender Eric Miller (hamstring) and midfielder Marlon Hairston (leg) join Axel Sjoberg and John Berner on the treatment table.

Out: Eric Miller (hamstring injury), Marlon Hairston (leg injury), Axel Sjoberg (hamstring surgery, May return), John Berner (wrist injury)


FC Dallas

Anibal Chala, Mauro Diaz, and Ryan Hollingshead are still on the injury list for FC Dallas.

Out: Anibal Chala (sports hernia surgery, April return), Mauro Diaz (Achilles tendon tear), Ryan Hollingshead (neck injury)


Houston Dynamo

May 11, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Houston Dynamo defender Agus (4) kicks the ball against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Houston Dynamo defender Agus (4) kicks the ball against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

24-year-old defender George Malki picked up an ACL tear in training towards the middle of March and is out for the rest of the season. Spanish centre-back Agus is also out for Houston Dynamo with a problem in his left hamstring, while Romell Quioto and Joe Willis are doubts for the New York Red Bulls game this weekend.

Doubtful: Romell Quioto (shoulder injury), Joe Willis (knee injury)

Out: George Malki (torn ACL, 2018 return), Agustin Garcia Iniguez (left hamstring)


LA Galaxy

March 24, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; United States midfielder Sebastian Lletget (9) against Honduras defender Ever Alvarado (5) during the first half of the Men’s World Cup Soccer Qualifier at Avaya Stadium. United States defeated Honduras 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; United States midfielder Sebastian Lletget (9) against Honduras defender Ever Alvarado (5) during the first half of the Men’s World Cup Soccer Qualifier at Avaya Stadium. United States defeated Honduras 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Other first team players Giovani dos Santos, Ashley Cole and Gyasi Zardes are all questionable inclusions for LA’s visit of the Vancouver Whitecaps this weekend.

Doubtful: Giovani dos Santos (hamstring strain), Ashley Cole (calf strain), Gyasi Zardes (knee surgery)

Out: Sebastian Lletget (foot surgery, September return) Robbie Rogers (ankle injury)


Minnesota United

Feb 15, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Patrick McLain (24) comes out to stop the shot of Real Salt Lake midfielder Albert Rusnak (11) during the first half of the game at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Patrick McLain (24) comes out to stop the shot of Real Salt Lake midfielder Albert Rusnak (11) during the first half of the game at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports /

Joseph Greenspan and Patrick McLain are both ruled out of Minnesota United’s home game against Real Salt Lake with concussions. This means four players are on the sidelines for the expansion side, which includes two goalkeepers.

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


Portland Timbers

Feb 4, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell (24) passes the ball during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Kino Sports Complex. The game ended in a draw 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell (24) passes the ball during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Kino Sports Complex. The game ended in a draw 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

Both Liam Ridgewell and Vytas have missed out on the last three Portland Timbers games due to injuries, and are still doubtful for the home game against New England Revolution.

Doubtful: Vytautas Andriuškevičius (calf strain), Liam Ridgewell (foot injury)

Out: Gbenga Arokoyo (Achilles tendon tear, 2018 return)