Matchday 18 injury and suspension report
Major League Soccer will resume action this Saturday for Matchday 18, bringing a slate of fixtures that promise competitive battles across the league.
The league’s disciplinary summary for the upcoming round has been released, outlining the availability of several key contributors.
Key absentees
Atlanta United will be without forward Paulo Díaz, who is listed as out due to an injury unrelated to a specific condition, while midfielder Jay Fortune remains sidelined with a hamstring problem.
Forward Sergio Santos is also unavailable for the club after picking up a calf injury, and defender Tomás Jacob serves a one‑match suspension following a yellow card accumulation.
Austin FC’s defensive options are further reduced as Jon Bell recovers from a pubis injury, and midfielder Mikkel Desler is out with an Achilles issue.
Charlotte FC will be missing Aron John, who is nursing an upper‑body injury, while Chicago Fire FC will be without midfielder Christopher Cupps, who is currently on international duty.
The absences will force coaches to reshuffle lineups and give opportunities to younger players across the league.
Fans can expect a series of tactical adjustments as teams navigate the challenges presented by the injury list.