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MLS Injury Report: Week 4

Brian Perk, Sebastian Velasquez, Jack Jewsbury, and Orlando City's comeback draw with injured squad highlights this week's MLS injury report.

MLS Injury Report: Week 4
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By Homar Hernandez

Chicago Fire: 

OUT: (M) Razvan Cocis (DNP, plantar fasciitis), (F) Mike Magee (hip surgery 9/9/14, 6-8 months), (M) Patrick Nyarko (torn ACL and sprained MCL 10/18/14, 6-8 months). The Chicago Fire earn their first win against the Philadelphia Union 1-0.


Colorado Rapids:

Questionable: (D) Axel Sjoberg (foot injury), (M) Carlos Alvarez (ankle injury). 

OUT: (D) Drew Moor (torn ACL and lateral meniscus 8/18/14), (D) Marlon Hairston (shoulder injury). The Colorado Rapids drew 0-0 against the Houston Dynamo.


Columbus Crew: 

Questionable: (M) Romain Gall (DNP, knee injury) remains questionable after being out week one. (M) Wil Trapp (right calf strain) during international break.  The Columbus Crew fall 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls, who remain undefeated so far without legend Thierry Henry.


DC United: 

OUT: (M) Markus Halsti (left knee injury), (F) Eddie Johnson (heart condition), (F) Michael Seaton (left knee surgery 1/22, out 6-8 weeks), (M) Collin Martin (left groin injury). DC United defeat MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy 1-0.


FC Dallas:

OUT: Coy Craft (left shoulder surgery), Stephen Keel (right foot surgery), (GK) Dan Kennedy (back spasms, did not train 3/24), (M) Michael Barrios (foot, did not train 3/24). FC Dallas remain at the top of the Western Conference and undefeated after drawing 0-0 against favorites Seattle Sounders FC. 


Houston Dynamo: 

Doubtful: (M) Ricardo Clark (right costochondral fracture).

Questionable: (D) DaMarcus Beasley (left hamstring strain), (M) Nathan Sturgis (right sartorius strain). The Houston Dynamo drew again 0-0 to the Colorado Rapids.


LA Galaxy:

OUT: (M) Kenney Walker (groin injury), (GK) Brian Perk (dislocated and fractured ankle 3/27, out for season).The defending MLS Cup champions also signed goalkeeper Trey Mitchell on Friday to replace him for the rest of the season. The defending MLS Cup champions lost to DC United 1-0 this past week.


Montreal Impact:

OUT: (D) Adrian Lopez (knee injury), (M) Justin Mapp (dislocated elbow 3/8, out 4 months), (GK) Maxime Crepeau (shoulder injury), (M) Dilly Duka (tightness in left leg), (F) Cameron Porter (knee ligament injury). Porter suffered the injury off the ball, where the Impact could not get past a 0-0 draw against the New England Revolution last week. This week, the Montreal Impact could not hold on to a two goal lead at home against Orlando City in a 2-2 draw.


New England Revolution:

Questionable: (M) Teal Bunbury (right shoulder sprain) Bunbury is now questionable after a tough stretch of reduced training sessions and matches played since the first match against Seattle Sounders FC. 

OUT: (M) Jermaine Jones (hernia surgery 2/10, out 4-6 weeks), (D) Kevin Alston (right hamstring strain). The New England Revolution defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 to earn their first win of the season.


New York City FC: 

Questionable: (D) Josh Williams (viral pericarditis).

OUT: (D) George John (knee surgery 7/31/14), (M) Sebastian Velasquez (pulled groin) suffered an injury on Tuesday this past week. New York City FC lost to Sporting Kansas City 1-0.


New York Red Bulls:

Questionable: (D) Ronald Zubar (slight hamstring injury).

OUT: (D) Roy Miller (knee sprain). Picked up an injury in training. New singing Kemar Lawrence likely to start at LB. -@Eric_Giacometti

The New York Red Bulls remain undefeated at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 win against Columbus Crew.


Orlando City SC:

OUT: (GK) Tally Hall (torn ACL 9/2/14, out 4-6 months), (F) Martin Paterson (groin strain, DNP 3/21), (M) Cristian Higuita (groin, DNP 3/21), (M) Carlos Rivas (hamstring, DNP 3/21), (M) Lewis Neal (neck injury, DNP 3/21), (M) Tony Cascio (sore back). The Orlando Sentinel referred to the injury list as the walking wounded. Orlando City SC came back from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 against the Montreal Impact.


Philadelphia Union: 

Questionable: (GK) Andre Blake (left knee surgery 2/23, out 4-6 weeks).

OUT: (F) C.J. Sapong (concussion, fractured cheekbone), (M) Cristian Maidana (left MCL sprain, DNP 3/21), (M) Eric Bird (hernia), (D) Sheanon Williams (hamstring tightness), (F) Conor Casey (sports hernia, DNP 3/21, did not train 3/25). Club star Conor Casey joins the colossal injury list with the struggling Philadelphia Union who lost 1-0 to the Chicago Fire.


Portland Timbers: 

Questionable: (M) Jack Jewsbury (concussion symptoms) after being hit in the head against Sporting Kansas City. 

OUT: (M) Will Johnson (broken leg 9/27/14, 6 months), (M) Diego Valeri (torn ACL 10/28/14, 5 months), (M) Ben Zemanski (torn ACL 2/22, 5 months), (M) Michael Nanchoff (sports hernia surgery 3/17, 4-6 weeks). The Portland Timbers lose 2-1 to Western Conference rivals Vancouver Whitecaps.


Real Salt Lake: 

Questionable: (M) Pecka (hip flexor, DNP 3/14, full training 3/25).

OUT: (F) Joao Plata - (fractured fifth metatarsal 1/26, 3-4 months), (M) John Stertzer (broken toe), (D) Justen Glad (right knee, full training 3/25), (D) Demar Phillips (hamstring, did not train 3/25). Demar Phillips is out Sunday against the San Jose Earthquakes. Real Salt Lake defeated Toronto FC 2-1 this past week. 


San Jose Earthquakes: 

OUT: (F) Mark Sherrod (left knee arthroscopy 2/27, out 3-6 weeks), (F) Steven Lenhart (right knee arthroscopy, DNP 3/22), (D) Jordan Stewart (right calf strain, DNP 3/22, did not train 3/24), (D) Paulo Renato (left hamstring injury, DNP 3/22). The San Jose Earthquakes are defeated 2-1 by the New England Revolution. 


Seattle Sounders FC: 

OUT: Osvaldo Alonso (right groin 2/7, 6-8 weeks), (D) Tyrone Mears (slight hamstring tear), (F) Clint Dempsey (hamstring strain 3/23, 2-3 weeks). USA captain Clint Dempsey will leave the Seattle Sounders in the hands of Obafemi Martins up front while he recovers. Seattle Sounders FC drew 0-0 to FC Dallas.


Sporting Kansas City: 

OUT: (D) Chance Myers (ruptured Achilles tendon 5/25/14, expected return: 6/1), (F) Krisztian Nemeth (right knee sprain). Sporting Kansas City defeated New York City FC 1-0.


Toronto FC: 

OUT: (D) Steven Caldwell (Achilles injury), (D) Mark Bloom, (D) Eriq Zavaleta. Toronto FC lose Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley to international break while losing 2-1 to Real Salt Lake today.


Vancouver Whitecaps:

Doubtful: (D) Sam Adekugbe (rib injury).

OUT: (M) Andre Lewis (right ACL sprain), (M) Mauro Rosales (right ankle sprain). The Vancouver Whitecaps defeat the Portland Timbers 2-1 to stay hot in the Western Conference.