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

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New England Revolution

Apr 19, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; The New England Revolution pose for a team photo before their game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

There are no injury concerns for a fit New England Revolution ahead of their trip to Seattle this weekend.

New York City FC

Apr 14, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita during the first half against the Philadelphia Union at Talen Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Besides Khiry Shelton and Ronald Matarrita being ruled out of action till June at least, NYCFC possesses a fairly healthy squad.

.@MatarritaRonald out 4-6 weeks with ankle injury sustained at training https://t.co/pyzlea2neq
— New York City Football Club (@NYCFC) April 20, 2017

Out: Khiry Shelton (hamstring injury, June return); Ronald Matarrita (ankle sprain, June return)

New York Red Bulls

Jul 10, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Sal Zizzo (15) controls the ball against Portland Timbers forward Lucas Melano (26) during the first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Back in training, defender Sal Zizzo and midfielder Mike Grella are both doubts for the New York Red Bulls’ game against Chicago Fire. While the former’s inclusion could be a last minute decision, expect the latter to miss the squad.

Doubtful: Sal Zizzo (calf strain), Mike Grella (knee)

Out: Gideon Baah (broken leg, 2018 return)

Orlando City SC

Mar 5, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo (21) closes in on Orlando City FC midfielder Kaka (10) during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Kaka, Aja and Ramos have all been listed as day-to-day despite being back in full training. They are doubtful contenders for the upcoming home game against Colorado Rapids, although Kaka could expect to see some action after sitting out of the previous encounter.

Doubtful: Jose Aja (hamstring); Rafael Ramos (hamstring); Kaka (hamstring)

Out: Seb Hines (knee injury, May return)

Philadelphia Union

Oct 26, 2016; Toronto, CANADA; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) defends against Philadelphia Union defender Ken Tribbett (4) at BMO Field. Toronto defeated Philadelphia 3-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

The Philadelphia Union has no new concerns, although there are four players still on the treatment table.

Out: Warren Creavalle (right calf contusion); Ken Tribbett (left ankle sprain); John McCarthy (concussion); Maurice Edu (left tibia surgery); Joshua Yaro (shoulder surgery, summer return)

Toronto FC

Apr 8, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Union midfielder Hector Villalba (15) shoots on net in front of Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga (23) during the first half of the game between Toronto FC and Atlanta Union FC at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Gerry Angus-USA TODAY Sports /

Toronto FC has five players currently nursing injuries, with four of them being defenders.

Out: Drew Moor (cardiac arrhythmia); Chris Mavinga (quad); Jason Hernandez (calf); Clint Irwin (hamstring strain, May return); Ashtone Morgan (foot stress fracture, summer return)

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