MLS Injury Update: Week 11 – Who’s Fit and Who’s Out?
By Rohit Menon
The latest MLS injury report for all 22 teams has been compiled ahead of week 11 of action, which takes place from May 10 – May 14.
Stay up-to-date ahead of week 11 of soccer action with the latest MLS injury report, which has been curated with the help of MLSSoccer.com and a few other sources from the internet.
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
Both Josef Martinez and Jacob Peterson have returned to training for Atlanta United, although they are expected to be out of the expansion side’s upcoming game at the Portland Timbers.
Out: Jacob Peterson (right lower leg); Josef Martinez (left quad)
Chicago Fire
Matt Polster has returned to training and is in contention for a place on the bench as Chicago Fire host Seattle Sounders this weekend. John Goossens is the only player on the treatment table.
Out: John Goossens (right ankle)
Columbus Crew SC
Brad Stuver and Artur missed out on Columbus Crew SC’s 1-2 loss to Toronto FC after being declared as doubts for the game. They will be unavailable for the weekend game against Montreal Impact.
Out: Brad Stuver (right elbow strain); Artur (left wrist surgery); Ben Swanson (right ankle surgery, 2018 return); Gaston Sauro (knee, 2018 return)
DC United
DC United keeper Bill Hamid, who put in a brilliant display during his side’s 3-1 away win at Atlanta United, is fully fit but could miss out on the next match against the Philadelphia Union. The other questionable player is Steve Birnbaum, who has passed the concussion protocol but may not be risked by the coach.
Doubtful: Steve Birnbaum (concussion); Bill Hamid (groin injury)
Out: Nick DeLeon (lower abdominal strain); Patrick Nyarko (hamstring); Rob Vincent (left knee meniscus); Eric Klenofsky (MCL sprain)
Montreal Impact
Matteo Mancosu, Victor Cabrera, Andres Romero and Shamit Shome are on the sidelines for the Montreal Impact.
Out: Matteo Mancosu (thigh, July return); Victor Cabrera (ankle); Andres Romero (hamstring); Shamit Shome (foot)