ALVARO MEDRAN NEWS

Takes two shots in loss Medran took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in last weekend's 2-0 defeat against Columbus. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Medran had three goals and six assists in 32 MLS appearances (26 starts) this season. It was a more productive year for him individually than 2020, but he would still like to see that start to translate into team success in 2022.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Alvaro Medran not returning to Chicago Fire in 2022 ' MLSSoccer.com Alvaro Medran will not be returning to Chicago Fire FC in 2022, a source confirmed to MLSsoccer.com. Medran had club options for 2022 and 20...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus faces Chicago after Zelarrayan's 2-goal game

Columbus takes on Chicago after Lucas Zelarrayan registered two goals against DC United

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots in loss Medran took two shots (one on target) and made a block in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Medran was solid on both sides of the ball against New York City, b but it wasn't enough to earn a result for his side on Wednesday. Next weekend is the season finale against the Crew, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Medran created four chances and took three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Medran produced a solid performance, but fell out of the goals, ending his goal-streak at two. The midfielder has a strong fantasy floor with his role on set-pieces, and consistently plays upwards of 80 minutes. Medran should be a viable fantasy option Wednesday, away to NYCFC.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes on Chicago after Castellano's 2-goal game

New York City FC plays Chicago after Valentin Castellano totaled two goals against DC United

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvaro Medran says "many things need to be changed" for Fire Intentionally or not, Medran delivered a damning indictment of the team and how it was built.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Scores third goal of season Medran scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing eight times (four accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 4-3 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Medran found the back of the net in the 71st minute scoring Chicago's third goal of the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder while he led Chicago in shots and crosses in the win.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against New England Medran scored a goal and created six chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and he took five shots (three on target) o...

Impact Medran was excellent on Saturday as his side earned a surprising point against the runaway Eastern Conference leaders. His team will be confident after this result heading into Wednesday's clash against bottom-of-the-table Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus NYCFC Medran provided one assist, took one shot off target, created one chance, delivered three crosses, won one tackle and drew three fouls in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus NYCFC.

Impact Medran had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist to help his side to take all three points. The midfielder usually racks up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces, resulting in four shots, four chances created and 10 crosses in his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beric, Navarro score in Fire's 2-0 victory over NYCFC

Robert Beric and Federico Navarro scored and the lowly Chicago Fire beat New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday night for their first victory in a month

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots against Nashville Medran took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Medran was active on Sunday but wasn't able to end his MLS scoring drought that is just over two months now. He will try again Wednesday against NYCFC, which have conceded 30 times in 26 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active in loss Medran created three chances from eight crosses (two accurate) and won two-of-five tackles during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to D.C. United.

Impact Medran has created six chances over his last two matches but both have still ended without his team scoring a goal. If looking for solid attacking production, Medran is still a capable player even if his teammates aren't playing so well. Up next is a trip to Montreal, which have conceded 30 goals in 24 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Medran took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Sporting KC. He also made a block and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Medran was active in attack once again on Saturday but he still is yet to get on the score sheet since his goal against Toronto on July 25. He has created seven chances in his last 116 minutes of play to no avail, but the assists should come eventually if he maintains that level of production.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won for the road: Fire finally snap skid The team’s 19-game road winless streak came to an end with a 1-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Listed as questionable Medran is listed as questionable due to health and safety protocols for Wednesday's trip to Inter Miami, according to Patrick McCraney of Hot Time in Old Town.

Impact Medran has missed the last two matches due to protocols and could avoid missing a third if he's in the squad for this game. With five assists in 17 games, Medran is worth tracking when he's on his game, and especially for a team that doesn't have the best attacking options at its disposal.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for safety protocol Medran is not in the squad for Sunday's match against the Red Bulls because of safety protocols.

Impact Medran is a surprise absence for Chicago, as this is the first time he's not in the squad for them this season. In his place in the midfield, Luka Stojanovic is getting a rare start against the Red Bulls.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance Medran took one shot (on goal), crossed once accurately and created a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Medran was held off the scoresheet as Chicago split the points with the Union on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while his lone chance created tied for the team-high total in the draw.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Toronto Medran scored a goal on three shots (two on goal) and created nine chances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Toronto.

Impact Medran was busy all night as Chicago took 31 shots and he cashed in with a goal just in front of the net to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the 77th minute. Chicago created 28 chances and he had nine of those, but Alex Bono made 13 saves. Medran took the corners for the club as he was on 13 of them and finished with 14 crosses (five accurate) and drew two fouls in the loss. The goal was his first of the season to go along with five assists through 15 appearances. Chicago will be on the road against Philadelphia on Sunday.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC secures 2-1 win over Chicago, Deleon scores

Nick Deleon scored once and Toronto earned a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy for draw Medran sent in five crosses (three accurate), creating four chances during Wednesday's two-all draw with D.C. United.

Impact Medran has been very boom-or-bust of late, when he's on, he's fantastic, but he's had some major duds recently too. The midfielder has alternated anywhere from attacking midfield to a deeper-lying role, and excelled in all of them. Medran will hope for another boom Saturday, against Toronto FC.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Medran starring for Fire, but for how long? With teams in Spain reportedly interested in his services, Medran was coy about what he’s looking for.

JULY 17, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Delivers two assists Medran delivered two assists in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Orlando. He also registered one shot off target, four chances created, 12 crosses (three accurate), nine corners, three tac...

Impact Medran has taken on a bigger responsibility in the playmaking department and these two assists now mean he has five assists over his last three contests. The midfielder, who also has excellent upside due to his involvement in set-pieces, has been one of Chicago's best players of late. He has created at least three chances in each of his last three contests.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Wicky on Alvaro Medran turnaround: "I told him what I wasn't happy about" ' MLSSoccer.com There were high expectations — both for Alvaro Medran and Chicago Fire FC — entering the 2021 season. But through the first nine matches of...

JULY 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records assist in win Medran took three shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of five tackles in the match.

Impact Medran was solid on both sides of the ball against Atlanta and was a creative threat throughout Sunday's game, setting up Ignacio Aliseda's opener and creating three chances overall. He will hope to have a similar performance Wednesday against Orlando City, which are second in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE