Assistant coach Kwame Ampadu confirmed Sunday that veteran midfielder Darlington Nagbe is “100 percent good to go” after missing the regular-season finale with tightness. Aidan Morris, sidelined by a minor hamstring knock, is expected to rejoin full team sessions midweek.
Left back Will Sands remains on a limited schedule but could be available off the bench. Nancy said the staff will “err on the side of caution” with every recovery timeline.
The Crew’s depth has softened the blow — Sean Zawadzki and Max Arfsten logged heavy minutes against Philadelphia, allowing the medical team to prioritize health for the playoff run.