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 Cont.

Real Salt Lake

Mar 11, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Real Salt Lake forward Chad Barrett (13) kicks the ball against Chicago Fire defender Brandon Vincent (3) during the second half of the match at Toyota Park. Chicago Fire defeat Real Salt Lake 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Real Salt Lake forward Chad Barrett (13) kicks the ball against Chicago Fire defender Brandon Vincent (3) during the second half of the match at Toyota Park. Chicago Fire defeat Real Salt Lake 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chad Barrett will miss most of the 2017 season after the knee injury he was diagnosed with turned out to be far worse than expected. Besides that, five Real Salt Lake players are battling injuries and are hugely questionable for the upcoming clash at Minnesota United.

Doubtful: Joao Plata (hip contusion), Jordan Allen (right quad strain), David Horst (knee injury), Tony Beltran (back injury), Justen Glad (knee injury)

Out: Chad Barrett (knee injury, 2018 return)


San Jose Earthquakes

There are no new casualties for the San Jose Earthquakes ahead of their matchup against New York City FC.

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


Seattle Sounders

Jordan Morris and Oniel Fisher are back in training and should be able to make it to the starting lineup for Seattle Sounders’ fixture against Atlanta United.

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


Sporting Kansas City

Mar 18, 2017; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Benny Feilhaber (10) takes a shot on goal as San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham (1) defends during the second half of the match at Children’s Mercy Park. Sporting Kansas City won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Benny Feilhaber (10) takes a shot on goal as San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham (1) defends during the second half of the match at Children’s Mercy Park. Sporting Kansas City won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Benny Feilhaber has been ruled out of Sporting KC’s upcoming game at Toronto FC with a thigh strain.

Out: Benny Feilhaber (thigh strain), Diego Rubio (ACL tear)


Vancouver Whitecaps

Mar 11, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Nicolas Mezquida (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes during the first half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Nicolas Mezquida (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes during the first half at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Vancouver Whitecaps have no new injuries ahead of their fixture against LA Galaxy.

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