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 /

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New England Revolution

The New England Revolution has no players on their official injury list as they host the Houston Dynamo in week six of MLS action.

New York City FC

In good news for New York City FC, Mikey Lopez has fully recovered from his ankle problem. He is a doubtful inclusion for New York City FC’s visit of DC United having resumed full training a month ahead of schedule.

Out: Mikey Lopez (ankle surgery, summer return)

New York Red Bulls

Nov 6, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Aurelien Collin (78) heads the ball against the Montreal Impact during the first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Red Bulls are a little light in the center of defense after Aurelien Colin picked up a knock during the recent 4-1 loss at Houston Dynamo. He will most likely miss out on the squad for the next game against Orlando.

Out: Aurelien Colin (undisclosed injury); Gideon Baah (broken leg, 2018 return); Gonzalo Veron (hamstring injury)

Orlando City SC

Oct 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; D.C. United forward Kennedy Igboananike (77) and Orlando City SC defender Jose Aja (4) chase down a loose ball in the second half at Camping World Stadium. Orlando City SC defeated D.C. United 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Orlando City SC right-back Jose Aja has been ruled out for two to four weeks after sustaining an injury to his hamstring. Rafael Ramos and Tony Rocha are expected to be out for a little longer after failing to fully recover from their respective injuries.

Jose Aja update: grade 1 hamstring injury, out 2-4 weeks
— Alicia Del Gallo (@OSAliciaD) April 4, 2017

Out: Jose Aja (hamstring injury, May return); Rafael Ramos (hamstring injury); Seb Hines (knee injury, May return); Tony Rocha (hamstring injury); Kaka (hamstring injury, end of April return)

Philadelphia Union

Feb 25, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Philadelphia Union defender Richie Marquez (16) clears the ball against D.C. United in the second half during the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. D.C. United defeated Philadelphia Union 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Goalkeeper John McCarthy and centre-back Richie Marquez are both recovering from concussion problems, which means they will miss out on the Philadelphia Union’s home game against the Portland Timbers.

Out: John McCarthy (concussion); Richie Marquez (concussion); Maurice Edu (left tibia surgery); Joshua Yaro (shoulder surgery, summer return)

Toronto FC

Mar 31, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) grimaces as he leaves the game after suffering an injury against Sporting KC in the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Out: Clint Irwin (hamstring strain, May return); Ashtone Morgan (foot stress fracture, summer return)

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