Chris Durkin
LOU
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Feb 8, 2000 (26)
Right
6'0"
165 lb
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Active against Crew
Durkin (concussion) played the full game in an extra-time draw with Columbus Crew in the US Open Cup championship match.
Analysis: Durkin cleared the concussion protocol and had no trouble completing a 120-minute outing in the decisive cup game. The central midfielder missed only one league game due to the problem. His return to the initial lineup sent Dante Polvara back to a defensive position and Miguel Perez out of the squad, and that could remain the case in upcoming weeks. Durkin had delivered three assists over his last three MLS starts prior to his injury.
Lands in concussion protocol
Durkin has ultimately been ruled out ahead of Saturday's visit to Minnesota while in concussion protocol, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Durkin appeared to have avoided an important issue after coach Yoann Damet said the midfielder is fine earlier in the week, but the blow he picked up in the midweek draw with Vancouver proved serious enough to sideline him. He'll have to clear the mandatory protocol before being ready to feature again, so his availability for the club's following fixtures is uncertain. Defender Dante Polvara could be deployed in midfield to cover for Durkin's absence, with Miguel Perez and Tomas Ostrak offering more offensive-minded alternatives.
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