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MLS Injury Update: Week 9 – Who’s Fit and Who’s Out?

ByRohit Menon|
Mar 31, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta United forward Jacob Peterson (29) receives the ball during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta United forward Jacob Peterson (29) receives the ball during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 31, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta United forward Jacob Peterson (29) receives the ball during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Multiplex brings you the latest MLS injury report for all 22 teams ahead of week 9 of action, which takes place from April 29 – May 1.

Week 9’s MLS Injury update has been compiled with the aid of MLSSoccer.com and additional sources noted below. Update your fantasy team before the games begin!

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

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Mar 31, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta United forward Jacob Peterson (29) receives the ball during the first half against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Despite making the bench in last week’s 2-1 loss at Montreal, 31-year-old forward Jacob Peterson is expected to miss out on Atlanta United’s next game with a lower leg injury.

Out: Jacob Peterson (right lower leg); Josef Martinez (left quad, May return); Zach Loyd (groin)

Chicago Fire

Apr 8, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Fire goalkeeper Matt Lampson (28) midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (31) and defender Patrick Doody (22) after the second half at Toyota Park. Chicago defeats Columbus 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Fire goalkeeper Matt Lampson (28) midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (31) and defender Patrick Doody (22) after the second half at Toyota Park. Chicago defeats Columbus 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Polster and Patrick Doody have an outside chance of making it for Chicago Fire’s visit of New York Red Bulls this weekend.

Doubtful: Matt Polster (right hip flexor); Patrick Doody (illness)

Out: John Goossens (right ankle)

Columbus Crew SC

Apr 15, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew SC midfielder Artur (7) dribbles the ball in front of Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley (4) in the first half of the match at MAPFRE Stadium. Columbus Crew SC beat Toronto FC 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Crew SC midfielder Artur (7) dribbles the ball in front of Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley (4) in the first half of the match at MAPFRE Stadium. Columbus Crew SC beat Toronto FC 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Crew SC midfielder Artur will miss out on three weeks of MLS action after he underwent a surgery to his left wrist. The 21-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury in the sixth minute of his club’s recent 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.

Alex Crognale was also taken off early in the same game with an ankle problem, making his availability for the upcoming game a minor doubt. He is joined by Brad Stuver, Dilly Duka and the returning Jonathan Mensah on the questionable list.

Doubtful: Alex Crognale (ankle sprain); Brad Stuver (right elbow strain); Jonathan Mensah (hamstring strain); Dilly Duka (calf contusion)

Out: Connor Maloney (concussion); Artur (left wrist surgery, May return); Ben Swanson (right ankle surgery, 2018 return); Gaston Sauro (knee, 2018 return)

DC United

Apr 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; D.C. United forward Sebastien Le Toux (11) during the second half of their 2-2 tie with the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; D.C. United forward Sebastien Le Toux (11) during the second half of their 2-2 tie with the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Nick DeLeon and Sebastien Le Toux are doubtful inclusions for DC United’s away fixture at Atlanta United. The latter scored a goal last week against the New England Revolution and is currently struggling with an elbow problem.

Doubtful: Nick DeLeon (lower abdominal strain); Sebastien Le Toux (elbow)

Out: Steve Birnbaum (concussion); Patrick Nyarko (hamstring); Rob Vincent (left knee meniscus); Eric Klenofsky (MCL sprain)

Montreal Impact

Apr 1, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Montreal Impact defender Hassoun Camara (6) makes a sliding tackle on Chicago Fire midfielder Daniel Johnson (20) during the second half at Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire and Montreal Impact game ends in a draw 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Montreal Impact defender Hassoun Camara (6) makes a sliding tackle on Chicago Fire midfielder Daniel Johnson (20) during the second half at Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire and Montreal Impact game ends in a draw 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Impact will be light on defensive options after both Hassoun Camara and Victor Cabrera were ruled out of the home game against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Out: Hassoun Camara (concussion); Victor Cabrera (ankle); Andres Romero (hamstring); Shamit Shome (foot)

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