CHICAGO NEWS

Robert Jonathan Dean Jr - No longer on injury report Dean (groin) has been taken off Chicago's injury report heading into Saturday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Dean has missed the Fire's last six league games since picking up a groin issue in early May, but he's progressing with his recovery and is not carrying an injury designation into the weekend anymore.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Taken off injury report Brady (head) is no longer listed in Chicago's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Brady missed last weekend's loss to Cincinnati after suffering a head injury in the previous match, but he should return to the XI over Spencer Richey in goal if he's back at full fitness.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi: Superstar could face Chicago Fire this fall The news of Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer made headlines across the globe — and the ripple effect hit Chicago. Messi potentially...

JUNE 7, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Mauricio Pineda - Features in cup match Pineda (concussion) started and played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday's defeat against the Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

Impact Pineda has missed Chicago's last two league games after suffering a head injury in late May, but he was able to play in midweek and should remain available to face the Crew on Saturday. He had started four consecutive MLS games in central defense prior to his concussion.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Returns in U.S. Open Cup Navarro (undisclosed) started and played the full 90 minutes of Tuesday's defeat against Houston in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

Impact Navarro missed last weekend's league defeat to Cincinnati after picking up a knock in the previous outing, but he returned and played the full 90 in the Open Cup Wednesday. He's likely to remain available against the Crew on Saturday, and he's started 11 MLS matches at left-back this season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Attempts six crosses Shaqiri attempted six crosses (one accurate) as a substitute in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Cincinnati.

Impact Shaqiri started on the bench as Frank Klopas made six changes following on from the mid-week goalless draw against Toronto. He ranked joint first for attempted crosses among his teammates despite only being on the field for 28 minutes. It would be a surprise if the winger did not return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against Columbus.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Aceves - Six crosses in defeat Alonso Aceves attempted six crosses (two accurate) and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Alonso Aceves was making his second start of the season and was his team's most lively player, ranking joint first for crosses and first for chances created. He has mostly been used from the bench since arriving from Mexico and is yet to register an attacking return.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Richey - Concedes once in loss Richey conceded from the shot on target that he face in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Richey was deputising for first choice keeper Chris Brady, who suffered a head injury in the previous game. He made his first start since the opening game of a season, but was unable to keep out the game's only shot on target. Brady is expected back soon and Richey is therefore unlikely to get a run in the starting XI.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati improve to 9-0-0 at home with victory vs. Fire Luciano Acosta scored in the 83rd minute as FC Cincinnati remained undefeated at home in 2023 and extended their club-record winning streak...

JUNE 4, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Acosta's late goal sends Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Fire

Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frank Klopas, Fire looking to make more U.S. Open Cup history The Fire are proud of their U.S. Open Cup pedigree, but as they look ahead to a Tuesday quarterfinal, the franchise is trying to reverse a r...

JUNE 3, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Miguel Navarro - Not on injury report Navarro (undisclosed) is not carrying an injury designation in to Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Navarro appeared to pick up a knock in the midweek draw against Toronto FC, but he's not on Chicago's injury report for Saturday's game and will likely maintain his starting spot at left-back if he's fit enough.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Remains out Teran (upper leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Teran is ruled out once more as he continues to deal with an upper leg injury. He will have a full week to recover before a June 10 clash with Columbus, his next chance to make a return to first team action.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Officially questionable Brady (head) is questionable for Saturday's match with Cincinnati, according to the Fire injury report.

Impact Brady avoided being ruled out despite undergoing 14 stitches following a collision in Wednesday's clash with Toronto. The goalkeeper would be a surprise to get the start with Spencer Richey more likely to feature in the starting XI.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Doubtful for weekend Brady (head) will not enter the concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, but Fire manager Frank Klopas told team reporter Alex Calabrese Thursday that h...

Impact Brady had to come out of Wednesday's draw with Toronto FC in the first half after suffering a head injury, and he's unlikely to be ready to play again so soon at the weekend. Spencer Richey should continue in Brady's place in goal, but the good news is that he doesn't seem to have suffered a concussion.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backup Richey makes 4 saves; Chicago, Toronto play to scoreless draw

Backup goalkeeper Spencer Richey made four saves after entering in the first half and the Chicago Fire played Toronto to a scoreless draw

JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bernardeschi back in starting lineup as Toronto FC and Chicago Fire play to 0-0 draw TORONTO - With Italian star Federico Bernardeschi back in the starting lineup, Toronto FC played the Chicago Fire to a scoreless draw Wednes...

JUNE 1, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Kei Kamara - Another goalless log Kamara generated two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Kamara will finish May with zero goals on six shots across four appearances. He will try to redeem himself during June, beginning with the Fire's game at Cincinnati on Saturday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Attempts seven crosses Shaqiri had seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Despite not logging an assist Wednesday, Shaqiri was a threatening option from the flank, a quality that was prevalent across most of May. He finished the month with two assists, 14 chances created, 26 crosses (six accurate) and 14 corners across six appearances.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Suffers injury Navarro was injured and subbed out in the 76th minute of Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Toronto FC. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and two interceptions before exiting the ma...

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Navarro from logging 90 minutes, which he recorded eight times across his previous 10 appearances. He will have two days of rest before the Fire visit FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Comes off injured against Toronto Brady was subbed out of Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC in the 30th minute after suffering an injury. He made three saves in the match before being taken off.

Impact Brady has kept two clean sheets and conceded 23 goals while starting each of Chicago's last 14 league matches since the season opener, but he had to come off in the first half of Wednesday's match with an injury. Spencer Richey replaces him in goal.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in comfort zone at home, Toronto FC face Fire Not much has gone right for Toronto FC so far this season, with another chance to improve on their slow start when they play host to the Chi...

MAY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM