This week's early injury report includes an upgrade to Josip Mikulic's status. The defender returned to full training yesterday while Marko Maric resumed light running on the side. Steven Kinney and Mike Banner worked on the side as well but did not train.

CHICAGO FIRE -- OUT: MF Mike Banner (L Achilles tendinitis); DF Steven Kinney (R Achilles tendinitis); DOUBTFUL: MF Marko Maric (L deltoid ligament sprain); PROBABLE: DF Josip Mikulic (L clavicle fracture)

USOC

The Chicago Fire PDL advanced to the second round of the USOC by defeating the Des Moines Menace 1-0 last night.

New list is out ahead of the Philadelphia match on Saturday.

CHICAGO FIRE -- OUT: MF Mike Banner (L Achilles tendinitis); DF Steven Kinney (R Achilles repair); MF Patrick Nyarko (concussion symptoms); MF Michael Videira (concussion symptoms); DOUBTFUL: MF Marko Maric (L deltoid sprain/talar contusion); QUESTIONABLE: MF Pari Pantazopolous (L quad contusion); DF Josip Mikulic (L shoulder injury); PROBABLE: GK Sean Johnson (R quad strain)

The Fire's mid week injury report includes an update on the "general illness" that has kept Patrick Nyarko out of action. The condition is now being described as a concussion. Both Nyarko and Sean Johnson are listed as "OUT" for the Toronto match. Cory Gibbs has resumed full training. Toronto is in action tonight in Dallas.

MLS has released the early injury report for the match against Vancouver this weekend. There are some familiar names on the list.

CHICAGO FIRE -- OUT: MF Mike Banner (L Achilles tendinitis); DF Steven Kinney (R Achilles repair); MF Michael Videira (concussion symptoms); FW Gabriel Ferrari (L hamstring strain); QUESTIONABLE: DF Cory Gibbs (L hamstring strain); MF Marko Maric (L ankle sprain/contusion); DF Josip Mikulic (L clavicle contusion); MF Logan Pause (R hamstring strain)

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC -- OUT: FW Atiba Harris (R knee surgery); MF Michael Nanchoff (groin strain); MF John Thorrington (R calf strain); DOUBTFUL: DF Jay DeMerit (groin strain)

Mike Videira suffered a concussion on Friday but it is not considered severe.