CHICAGO NEWS

Chase Gasper - Traded to Chicago Gasper has been traded to Chicago in exchange for a third-round pick of the 2026 MLS Super Draft.

Impact Gasper only made five appearances with Houston in 2023, having missed most of the season through injury. He also missed the entire 2022 campaign while with Minnesota. The defender will enter his seventh year playing in the league as he will look to restart his career with Chicago.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Casas - Signs new deal with Chicago Casas signed a new deal with the Fire for the 2024 season with options for both the 2025 and 2026 campaigns, the club announced.

Impact Casas spent most of the season with the Fire II and made just three senior appearances with Chicago at the MLS level, so his presence in the roster will not altere many long-term fantasy decisions. He'll look to earn a bigger role with the Fire in the upcoming season now that he has another full year of pro experience under his belt.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Undergoes knee surgery Teran received surgery on his knee and is expected to be out the next four to six weeks, his club announced Monday.

Impact Teran looks like he may not be ready for the start of the new season, as he underwent surgery on his knee just a few weeks from the club's first match of the campaign. This could be a tough blow for the club, as he was a regular starter last season and looked to be slotted for that role again. He will most likely not be an option for the team's first match against Philadelphia on Feb. 24 but may be available in the coming matches after that. He will hope that his recovery process is speedy and sees no setbacks, as he will not want to miss any more time than he has to.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

2 teenagers in critical condition in Loop shooting, fire officials say Two teenagers are critically injured following a shooting under a busy downtown L station in the Loop, according to the Chicago Fire departm...

JANUARY 26 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

'It's not feasible' - Chicago Fire boss pours cold water on rumours of sensational move for Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski | Goal.com US Chicago Fire boss Frank Klopas has put rumours of FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski joining his side to bed saying it won't be feasible for...

JANUARY 25 • GOAL.COM

Chris Mueller - Ready for start of season Mueller (hip) appears to be ready for the start of the season, now joining preseason training after recovering from a hip injury he picked up last campaign, according to CHGO Fire....

Impact Mueller's season was cut short last campaign, having gone down in May with a hip injury that resulted in him missing the rest of the year. However, he appears to be ready for the start of the new season already, having reported to preseason training, with manager Frank Klopas claiming, "[He] is almost like a new signing and has so much energy." He was a regular starter before the injury and will hope to have no problems reclaiming that role after healing up from his hip issues.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fire D Carlos Teran out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery Chicago Fire defender Carlos Teran is expected to be out for four to six weeks following knee surgery for a torn right meniscus.The team’s a...

JANUARY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fire D Carlos Teran out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery Chicago Fire defender Carlos Teran is expected to be out for four to six weeks following knee surgery for a torn right meniscus.The team’s a...

JANUARY 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chicago Fire FC sign MLS SuperDraft pick Bryan Dowd | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed goalkeeper Bryan Dowd to a first-team contract, the club announced Monday. The...

JANUARY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fire acquire D Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano The Chicago Fire announced the acquisition of defender Allan Arigoni from Switzerland’s FC Lugano on Monday.Arigoni, 25, arrives on loan for...

JANUARY 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fire acquire D Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano The Chicago Fire announced the acquisition of defender Allan Arigoni from Switzerland’s FC Lugano on Monday.Arigoni, 25, arrives on loan for...

JANUARY 15 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Fire acquire D Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano The Chicago Fire announced the acquisition of defender Allan Arigoni from Switzerland’s FC Lugano on Monday.Arigoni, 25, arrives on loan for...

JANUARY 15 • SACBEE.COM

Fire acquire D Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano The Chicago Fire announced the acquisition of defender Allan Arigoni from Switzerland’s FC Lugano on Monday.Arigoni, 25, arrives on loan for...

JANUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chicago Fire acquire Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed defender Allan Arigoni on loan from Swiss Super League side FC Lugano through t...

JANUARY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Allan Arigoni - Signs with Chicago Arigoni has signed with the Fire, the club announced Monday. "We have been able to closely evaluate Allan during his time with our partner club, FC Lugano," said Chicago Fire FC Sp...

Impact The right-back spent the last 18 months of his career with Lugano of the Swiss Super League, making 55 appearances (47 starts) and racking up three goals. The former Grasshoppers defender should fight for a starting role on the right side of the defensive line.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire sign Danish center back Tobias Salquist | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed a center back via the Danish Superliga, announcing Sunday that they have acquir...

JANUARY 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Leadership turnover, officer deaths, robbery spike challenged CPD in 2023 Chicago's homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for...

JANUARY 1 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Tom Barlow - Dealt to Chicago Barlow was traded to Chicago for up to $400,000 GAM, the club announced.

Impact Barlow's time in New York comes to an end. The forward never really hit the ground running, though 2023 was certainly his most impressive year. The forward now will lead the line in Chicago, with a talented supporting cast looking to set him up.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Shipped to Chicago Gutman has been traded to the Chicago Fire from the Rapids in exchange for defender Miguel Navarro.

Impact Gutman is set to join his third team in less than a year after spending half the 2023 campaign with Colorado from Atlanta. With both teams, the defender made 28 starts in 30 appearances, logging in four goals and two assists with 53 clearances, 40 crosses (11 accurate) and 52 tackles (33 won). He is expected to be the starter at left back after Miguel Navarro left for Colorado.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago officials on scene of Chicago River near Michigan Avenue recovering body, officials said The Chicago Fire Department and the Chicago Police Department were working to recover a body Friday morning from the Chicago River near Mich...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Miguel Navarro - Logs in four assist on year Navarro ended the campaign making 22 starts in 25 appearances during the 2023 season with Chicago.

Impact Navarro logged in a career high of assists during fourth season in the MLS. He also generated 53 crosses (10 won), 45 tackles (29 won) and 56 clearances. The defender will be entering the final year of his contract as his future beyond 2024 is yet to be determined.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Finishes year as starter Czichos finished the 2023 season making 28 starts in 32 appearances with the Chicago Fire.

Impact Czichos completed his second season in the MLS as a starting center back. He scored two goals while generating 100 clearances and 49 tackles (35 won). This also equaled to about 3.1 clearances per game while also finishing as one of the top defenders in the league.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jairo Torres - Ends season injured Torres was not an option for the last three matches with Chicago through injury.

Impact Torres only made eight starts in 22 appearances for the team, maintaining just a bench role for the 2023 season. He also missed the first two months of the campaign with a hamstring injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Hounded by injuries this season Navarro made 15 starts in 16 appearances during the 2023 season with Chicago.

Impact Navarro spent several stints on the sidelines this season due to injury. This resulted in playing in 16 of the 37 games in the MLS. He recorded a total of 35 tackles (34 won) and 18 interceptions, failing to score or assist. The midfielder is still one of the favorites to start in the defensive midfield next season, but could see that taken away if he cannot stay healthy.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Nets five goals in 2023 Shaqiri started 22 matches in 28 appearances during the 2023 season with Chicago.

Impact Shaqiri finished his second season in the MLS, though was slightly off his form from last season. He scored five goals and four assists, averaging about 4.5 crosses per game. The midfielder will enter the final year of his contract as he is expected to remain a starter as long as he can stay fit.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE