Tim Cahill has been cleared of a hamstring tear but faces at least two weeks on the sidelines with a mild strain, according to New York Red Bulls manager Mike Petke.

The 34-year-old Socceroos star was relieved not to have torn the muscle after limping off after just 29 minutes of the Red Bulls' 1-1 draw with Chivas USA on Sunday.

Cahill will continue to be assessed by the Red Bull's fitness team but Petke is confident the former Everton star will be back by the end of the month.

"He is out for this weekend, it is a mild hamstring strain," Petke .