OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CHICAGO 7-9-18 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-9-18 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Julian Fernandez, NYCFC blank Fire to end season Oct 21, 2023; New York, NY, New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward Julian Fernandez (11) reacts after scoring during the second half ag...
New York City FC vs. Chicago Fire FC
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Federico Navarro - Starting Saturday Navarro (lower leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.
Impact Navarro is back in the starting XI after five matches on the sideline. It appears the international break was enough time for the midfielder to overcome the issue and get back on the pitch for Decision Day.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ASN: On the heals of a breakout season in Chicago, Gutierrez hopes Olympics lead to international breakout Brian Gutierrez has been one of the best young Americans in MLS during the 2023 season. Now the Chicago Fire attacking midfielder eyes the 2...
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
MLS Decision Day: Will Lionel Messi, Miami play spoiler in Charlotte?
While 13 of the 18 available spots in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have already been snapped up, 10 teams are still in contention for a postsea...OCTOBER 20, 2023
New York City FC faces the Chicago Fire in conference action
New York City FC hosts the Chicago Fire in conference playOCTOBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago fire official gets mild punishment for sexual harassment Investigators with the Chicago Department of Human Resources had recommended in May that First Deputy Commissioner Mary Sheridan be suspende...
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Georgios Koutsias - Will embark on international duty Koutsias will go on international duty to represent the Greece U21 side during the October window, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Koutsias has had an uneven season with Chicago in 2023, but he has delivered some interesting moments, so the coaching staff of the Greek side wants to take a look at him in person. Greece will take on Croatia and Portugal during the UEFA Euro U21 qualifiers on Oct. 13 and Oct. 17, respectively, but he should be back in time to face New York City FC on Oct. 21 in the regular season finale.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Gutierrez - Sends eight crosses Gutierrez registered eight crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Gutierrez had a season high of crosses during Saturday's loss to Charlotte. He's recorded a goal and an assist with 19 shots (five on target), 18 chances created and 21 crosses (two accurate) in the last eight games.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Czichos - Wins two tackles Czichos had two tackles (two won) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Charlotte FC.
Impact Czichos is averaging about 3.1 clearances per match with 15 in the last eight games. He's also logged in 10 tackles (seven won) and four blocks in that span.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kei Kamara - Dealing with back injury Kamara (back) was not an option during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte, confirmed Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.
Impact Kamara has not played since Sep 24, making just eight starts in his last 16 matches played, totaling a goal and an assist in that span. He will be questionable heading into the final game of the season against New York, but could start off the bench if ruled fit at minimum with Georgios Koutsias the favorite to start at forward.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Bezerra - Trains individually Bezerra (lower leg) has only been able to train individually for the team, per John Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.
Impact It is not likely that Bezerra will return to the senior team before the end of the season as he struggled to stay with the first team with a leg injury. He did make 10 appearances with Chicago II, with his last match on Aug 4 during the 2-1 win over Atlanta United II.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Georgios Koutsias - Subbed after another poor performance Koutsias placed a cross (not accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Koutsias was subbed after 45 on Saturday. The 19-year-old was making no headway in the game, he had not managed any shots at goal or to accrue fantasy points from defensive or playmaking actions. As Chicago's main striker he has only managed to score once in his last 17 games. From 25 appearances (11 starts) he has scored three and delivered an assist.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Xherdan Shaqiri - Not impactful in loss to Charlotte Shaqiri placed one shot (not on-target), six crosses (none accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Shaqiri made little impact on the match on Saturday. He did not manage to place an accurate cross, make threatening plays or place a shot-on-target. It was an unusually poor performance from the Swiss international who has scored twice and delivered an assist from his previous two games. Hopefully he will get back to form for Charlotte's next game against NY City. From 27 appearances (21 starts) he has scored five and provided four assists.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Brady - Concedes two in loss Brady completed three saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Charlotte FC.
Impact Brady was not at his best on Saturday, he conceded two of the five shots he faced on-target. The 19-years-old has been inconsistent with his performances this season. He has delivered eight clean sheets but only two of these were from his last six games. From 29 appearances (all starts) he has completed 91 saves (3.1 per game, 68 percent) and conceded 43 (1.5 per game).
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gaston Gimenez - Suspended for season finale Gaston Gimenez registered one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given his eighth yellow card of the season in...
Impact Gaston Gimenez will not return until the playoffs, if the team qualifies, after receiving another suspension for yellow card accumulation. With Federico Navarro's timetable for return unclear, Fabian Herbers could move to the defensive midfield, with Maren Haile-Selassie an option to start in the attacking midfield against New York.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC silence Fire to end road winless streak Oct 7, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Georgios Koutsias (19) and Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda (29) battle fo...
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chicago Fire FC vs. Charlotte FC
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Chicago Fire FC vs. Inter Miami CF
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Fire, Charlotte FC both angling for Eastern playoff bid Oct 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (10) controls the ball during the first half while defended by...
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ousmane Doumbia - Sets up goal against Inter Miami Doumbia assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 win over Inter Miami CF.
Impact Doumbia assisted Maren Haile-Selassie in the 65th minute. He also recorded six tackles and one interception. This was his first goal involvement of the season in which he has made nine appearances. He needs to be cautious in the upcoming games as he has been booked thrice in the last five games.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gaston Gimenez - Assists against Inter Miami Gimenez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Inter Miami CF.
Impact Gimenez assisted Xherdan Shaqiri for Chicago's fourth goal of the game. He had an absolutely all round performance as he took two shots, completed two dribbles and also recorded six tackles and two interceptions. He has now recorded two goal involvements in the last three games. These have been his only goal involvements of the season.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Herbers - Sets up two goals Herbers assisted twice to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 4-1 win against Inter Miami CF.
Impact Herbers assisted Xherdan Shaqiri for the opener in the 49th minute. He also assisted Maren Haile-Selassie in the 62nd minute. He missed two big chances in the 15th and 76th minute. He also contributed defensively with four tackles. This was his first goal involvement since he scored against Nashville in July. He was replaced by Carlos Teran in the 85th minute.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maren Haile-Selassie - Super sub against Inter Miami Haile-Selassie scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Inter Miami CF.
Impact Haile-Selassie replaced Brian Gutierrez in the 55th minute. He scored in the 62nd minute assisted by Fabian Herbers and in the 65th minute assisted by Ousmane Doumbia. He also recorded two tackles. He broke his goal scoring drought as his last goal was against Montreal in mid-July. He has been brought off the bench 10 times this season.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Xherdan Shaqiri - Bags brace against Inter Miami Shaqiri scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Inter Miami CF.
Impact Shaqiri scored the first goal of the game in the 49th minute assisted by Fabian Herbers and also the last goal of the game in the 73rd minute assisted by Gaston Gimenez. He completed one dribble and also made an interception. He has scored five goals in the league this season but his last goal came against Montreal in July. He also looked sharp against NY Red Bulls in the previous fixture and was rewarded with an assist.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
