2017 MLS Injury Update: Week 6

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Oct 1, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids midfielder Shkelzen Gashi (11) and defender Axel Sjoberg (44) and forward Sebastien Le Toux (7) and forward Dominique Badji (14) and midfielder Sam Cronin (6) check on midfielder Dillon Powers (8) following an injury in the second half of the match against the Portland Timbers at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Rapids defeated the Timbers 1-0 Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

We have compiled the latest MLS injury news and updates for all 22 teams ahead of week six of action, which takes place from April 8-10.

The latest edition of the 2017 MLS injury update has been sourced with the help of MLSSoccer.com and a few other sources noted below. Use the information below and update your fantasy team!

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

Mar 18, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) is defended by Chicago Fire defender Jonathan Campbell (16) in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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

Chicago Fire

Apr 1, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (31) during the second half at Toyota Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Out: Drew Conner (lower left leg injury); John Goossens (injured right ankle, September return); Matt Polster (right knee strain)

Columbus Crew SC

Mar 25, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew SC defender Jonathan Mensah (4) sends the ball forward against the Portland Timbers at MAPFRE Stadium. Crew SC won the game 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

Jonathan Mensah‘s progress is being monitored this week after the Ghanian’s thigh injury was less serious than expected. He is joined by Dilly Duka, who has almost fully recovered from a calf contusion problem, as inclusions for the Crew’s next game against Chicago Fire.

Berhalter said Jonathan Mensah has a hamstring strain. Was on the bike today and they will monitor his progress this week. #CrewSC
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) March 28, 2017

Doubtful: Jonathan Mensah (hamstring strain); Dilly Duka (calf contusion).

Out: Gaston Sauro (knee injury, 2018 return)

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 /

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

Montreal Impact

Feb 18, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) clears the ball in the first half against D.C. United in the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Ignacio Piatti, Shamit Shome, and Andres Romero are still on the treatment table. On the other hand, Laurent Ciman has made his way back to training and should be available for the Montreal Impact’s visit of LA Galaxy.

Out: Andres Romero (hamstring injury); Shamit Shome (foot injury); Ignacio Piatti (hip/groin injury)

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