HANOVER, N.J. –The wait for Kemar Lawrence continues.

New York Red Bulls boss Jesse Marsh told reporters at Monday’s training session that the team’s starting left fullback will miss at least one more match, with eyes on a return for this weekend’s DC United clash.

“That’s where we are with him, just trying to limit his training minutes a little bit to make sure that when it’s time for him to play, he’s ready to go,” Marsch said. “So that’s just where we are in the progression. He won’t be in Chicago but we expect him to be ready for D.C.”

Lawrence participated in training Monday before being pulled out. He has been out of action since New York’s August 10th clash against New York City FC.

The management and health of Lawrence has been a priority for the Red Bulls after their young Jamaican defender ran the gamut of MLS league matches, Gold Cup encounters and Copa America games this past summer. Counting Wednesday’s encounter, Lawrence will have played all of two matches in the Red Bulls’ last seven games.

Anthony Wallace has usurped Roy Miller as the team’s number two left fullback, and has featured in Lawrence’s absence. Both will be up for minutes this Wednesday when the team travels to Toyota Park to face the Chicago Fire.