On the same night that Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Accam showed marked progress in their returns from lingering injuries, another key member of the Men In Red seemingly fell victim to a potentially serious injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw vs. New York City FC.
Attacking midfielder Michael de Leeuw, whose work rate and team-first mentality have been a source of dependability for the Fire throughout 2017, found himself in a knee-to-knee collision at midfield with NYCFC's Yangel Herrera in the 27th minute. The Dutchman was helped off the pitch by the medical team and, after the game, his coaches and teammates expressed concern about the severity of the damage.