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Rafael Czichos - Questionable against Revs Czichos is questionable to play Saturday against New England due to a left upper leg injury, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net reports.

Impact Czichos left the game in the first half and was eventually withdrawn during halftime, and his potential absence would weaken the defensive line even more, since Arnaud Souquet (suspension) and Mauricio Pineda (leg) have already been ruled out. If Czichos can't go, then Wyatt Omsberg and Carlos Teran would likely form the center-back pairing.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Remains out Navarro (lower leg) is out for Saturday's match against New England, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net reports.

Impact Navarro doesn't have a timetable for his recovery, but his absence isn't surprising given the quick turnaround between matches. His next chance to feature will come on Sep. 30 when the Fire visit the New York Red Bulls.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire host the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference action

The Chicago Fire host the New England Revolution in conference action

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New England Revolution continue roadtrip with Saturday tilt against Chicago Fire The Revolution will have an opportunity to clinch a berth in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

MLS restructures sporting department leaders Major League Soccer has created a new sport and competition group that will be co-led by Nelson Rodriguez and Todd Durbin, the league said o...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Georgios Koutsias - Starts and struggles at Columbus Koutsias had one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Koutsias started his first match since Aug. 21 Wednesday but left much to be desired. The forward recorded just one off-target shot and nothing else on the attack, although he made one clearance and blocked one shot on the other end. He also picked up a yellow card in the 72nd minute, his third booking of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arnaud Souquet - Picks up fifth yellow Souquet was given a yellow card in the 13th minute in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Columbus Crew, his fifth of the season which results in a one-match suspension. He had two crosse...

Impact Souquet picked up his fifth yellow card of the season Wednesday which means he will be suspended for Saturday's match against New England and can return Sept. 30 at New York Red Bulls. He was subbed off at halftime versus Columbus after creating one chance and recording two crosses (one accurate).

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Sent off in Columbus Shaqiri was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 67th minute of Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Columbus Crew. He had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accura...

Impact Shaqiri was shown two yellow cards for bad fouls in Wednesday's contest and was subsequently sent off. He will be suspended for Saturday's match against New England and be eligible to return Sept. 30 at New York Red Bulls.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Concedes three in loss Brady had two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8th minute.

Impact Brady conceded three goals Saturday, all scored by Cucho Hernandez in the first 23 minutes, his third time in the past five matches he has conceded three or more. Two of the goals came off penalties, including the first that was given due to Brady's yellow card challenge in the box. He faces another difficult matchup Saturday versus New England, a side which has scored 47 goals in 28 league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez has blazing hat trick as Crew douse Fire Cucho Hernandez scored the second-fastest hat trick from kickoff in MLS history when the host Columbus Crew defeated the Chicago Fire 3-0 on...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cucho Hernandez has blazing hat trick as Crew douse Fire Cucho Hernandez scored the second-fastest hat trick from kickoff in MLS history when the host Columbus Crew defeated the Chicago Fire 3-0 on...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Mauricio Pineda - Suffers leg injury Pineda left Wednesday's game against Columbus with an apparent right leg injury, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Pineda went down grabbing his right leg, so this might be a complex issue for the defender. Wyatt Omsberg entered as a replacement and could compete for a starting role for the weekend against New England if Pineda can't recover in time.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Returns to squad Wednesday Przybylko (lower leg) is available off the bench Wednesday against Columbus.

Impact The striker missed the game against Montreal last week, but he will be eligible to log some minutes here if needed. He's clearly the third option at striker now, sitting behind Kei Kamara and Georgios Koutsias on the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Available off bench Wednesday Teran (upper leg) is available off the bench Wednesday against Columbus.

Impact Teran missed last week's draw against Montreal, but the injury wasn't severe, as evidenced by the fact he can log some minutes only a few days after that match. He'll wait for an opportunity off the bench with Mauricio Pineda playing center-back alongside Rafael Czichos.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crew, Fire rue dropped points ahead of key meeting Points, more specifically lost points, are crucial in the home stretch of the MLS season, which makes the match between the Chicago Fire and...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Carlos Teran - Absent from injury report Teran (upper leg) is absent from the Chicago injury report for Wednesday's trip to Columbus.

Impact Teran was removed from the injury report despite missing Saturday's draw with Montreal. The defender is the top choice in the back line and figures to start immediately if deemed fit for Wednesday's trip to Columbus.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew face the Chicago Fire in conference play

The Chicago Fire play the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY GUIDE | Revs at Chicago Fire FC (September 23, 2023) | New England Revolution THE BASICS New England Revolution at Chicago Fire FC Saturday, September 23 | 8:30 p.m. ET Soldier Field | Chicago, Illinois Predicted Weath...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Christopher Brady - Four saves in clean sheet Brady had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Brady stopped all four shots he faced and earned his seventh clean sheet in 24 matches. The goalkeeper has been one of the best goalkeepers in MLS since coming into the starting XI while making 83 saves and conceding 35 goals. Brady has kept four clean sheets in his last seven matches, conceding eight goals in the three matches he failed to keep a clean sheet in.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arnaud Souquet - Single cross Souquet recorded one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Souquet only sent in a single cross and failed to create a chance for the second match in a row. The right-back has been less than productive since making the switch to MLS, with three assists and no goals in 24 appearances. The right-back has been solid defensively but hasn't gotten on the scoresheet since April 30.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Shut down in draw Haile-Selassie recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Haile-Selassie failed to get on the scoresheet being completely shut down for the sixth match in a row. The winger started the season hot but has been inconsistent throughout the season with his goal contributions coming in bursts. Haile-Selassie has earned seven goal contributions in 26 appearances since making the swap to MLS.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Gutierrez - Creates three chances Gutierrez had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Gutierrez created three chances, his seventh match in a row with at least one chance created. The attacking midfielder needs just one more goal to match his goal contribution total from 2022. While he hasn't taken a major step forward Gutierrez has done well to produce in his second season as a consistent piece of the starting XI. Gutierrez still has plenty of time to set new career-highs in the final matches of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kei Kamara - Creates two chances Kamara generated two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Kamara created a pair of chances and sent in four crosses while making his fourth start in a row. The striker has taken the top role leading the Chicago attack and has scored five times and assisted once. Kamara hasn't scored since June and isn't showing any of the consistency he once had with Montreal or Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fire play Montreal to a scoreless draw after Chris Brady's career-high 7th shutout

Chris Brady made four saves, including several stops late, for his career-high seventh shutout of the season and the Chicago Fire played CF Montreal to a scoreless draw on Saturday...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fire snap losing skid with 0-0 tie vs. CF Montreal Chris Brady made four saves and the Chicago Fire snapped a four-match losing streak with a 0-0 draw at CF Montreal on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM