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Mauricio Pineda - Out against Toronto Pineda (head) is out for Wednesday's trip to Toronto, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Pineda was unable to clear concussion protocol and will miss Wednesday's clash. The center-back made four starts in a row with Carlos Teran (upper leg) on the sideline and now leaves a hole in central defense. Wyatt Omsberg and Rafael Czichos are a likely center-back pairing with Pineda out.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Bezerra - Out again Bezerra (leg) is out for Wednesday's trip to Toronto, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Bezerra will be sidelined yet again due to a leg injury. The forward has yet to make his 2023 debut and has yet to return to training. With any sort of long-term injury it's likely Bezerra won't be rushed through the rehab process, meaning a return to training would be required before any sort of match action is possible.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Sidelined once more Teran (upper leg) is out for Wednesday's trip to Toronto, according to the Fire injury report.

Impact Teran is set to miss a fourth straight match as he is ruled out once more. When fit the center-back is a nailed-on starter in the defense, though injuries have pushed Mauricio Pineda (concussion) into that role. Pineda is also ruled out meaning Chicago could turn to Wyatt Omsberg in central defense.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Jonathan Dean Jr - Remains out Dean (groin) is out for Wednesday's trip to Toronto, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Dean remains out for Wednesday's trip to Toronto, his fifth match in a row on the sideline. The midfielder's next chance to return is a Saturday trip to Cincinnati, though Miguel Navarro will likely remain in the starting XI even when Dean is fit.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

Toronto takes on the Chicago Fire in a conference matchup

MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christopher Brady - Beaten three times again Brady made three saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Brady wasn't at fault for any of the goals allowed but the fact that he was beaten three times in back-to-back matches can never be good news for a goalkeeper regardless of how well he played. With 10 goals conceded over his last five starts, Brady will try to bounce back during Wednesday's visit to Toronto.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kei Kamara - Logs assist off bench in return Kamara provided an assist, had one shot on goal and made two clearances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Kamara was back after recovering from the groin injury that made him miss two matches, being brought off the bench as part of a double substitution just after the hour mark. The forward didn't have an amazing performance but still came up with a big contribution when his failed control of a pass from the left flank became an assist for Maren Haile-Selassie to score Chicago's third goal in the 79th minute. This was the first assist of the season for Kamara, who also has four goals over 11 league appearances (six starts).

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Scores against New England Haile-Selassie scored a goal off his lone shot and sent in two inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Haile-Selassie wasn't being much of a threat but somehow remained on the pitch and then, in the 79th minute, everything changed as the winger fired a powerful one-timed shot from inside the box after a teammate failed to control a pass from the left flank. This was Chicago's third goal of the match and his second over as many matches in the week. Haile-Selassie will try to extend his scoring streak during Wednesday's visit to Toronto.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Logs assist versus New England Shaqiri made an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and suffered eight fouls during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Shaqiri assisted his side's first goal with a beautiful long pass through two defenders with just 10 minutes into the game and was involved in many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. After some early-season struggles, it looks like the star playmaker is starting to be at his best as he had two assists and 10 chances created over the last four starts.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgios Koutsias - Scores versus New England Koutsias scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Koutsias made just his second start of the campaign after scoring the equalizer to give his side one point on the previous match and needed just 10 minutes to prove his head coach right, opening the scoring for Chicago after picking up a great long pass through two defenders. The forward was also involved on the play that led to his side's second goal midway through the first half but then couldn't add anything substantial, which ultimately led him to be subbed off during the final frame. With goals in back-to-back matches and several teammates injured, Koutsias has a strong case to remain a starter for Wednesday's visit to Toronto.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Eligible to return Navarro can return to the squad for Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Navarro missed Saturday's draw with New England after getting sent off in the previous match versus Atlanta United. He had started each of the Fire's previous five league games in defensive midfield since returning from a hamstring injury in April, and he should be back in the XI to face Toronto this week.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Herbers - Eligible to return Herbers will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Herbers missed Saturday's draw with the Revolution while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll be able to return to the squad against Toronto this week. He had started nine of his side's last 12 league games mostly in defensive midfield prior to his suspension.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Altidore's late goal helps Revolution earn 3-3 draw with Fire

Jozy Altidore scored the equalizer late in the second half to help the New England Revolution earn a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire

MAY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting XI | Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC (May 27, 2023) | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Revolution (7-3-3, 24 pts.) and Chicago Fire FC (3-4-6, 15 pts.) kick off at 7:30 p.m. on the club’s annual Salute t...

MAY 27, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Mauricio Pineda - In concussion protocol Pineda was forced to come off during the 62nd minute of Saturday's match against New England with a possible concussion.

Impact Pineda took a hit to the head and had to be taken out of the match and put in concussion protocol. He's started three straight games at center back, but could sit out Wednesday against Toronto. If this is the case, then Rafael Czichos could return to the starting XI in his place.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Sporting Kansas City sticking around in playoff hunt

Sporting Kansas City has to make up ground in its upcoming home stand to get back into the MLS Cup playoff picture.

MAY 27, 2023

Eddie George's prolific post-playing career makes stop at Bears OTAs through diversity coaching fellowship CHICAGO — Eddie George had no plans to coach football.

MAY 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fire F Chris Mueller undergoes season-ending hip surgery Chicago Fire forward Chris Mueller underwent season-ending surgery on his right hip, the team announced Friday.

MAY 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Revolution intend to clean up approach vs. Fire Hoping to prevent a losing streak from getting out of hand, the New England Revolution will return to the comforts of home to face the Chica...

MAY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Preview | Revs return to Foxborough for lone home game in May, host Fire on Saturday night | New England Revolution MLS Regular Season | Match #14 New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 27 | 7:30 p.m. ET Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mas...

MAY 26, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Carlos Teran - Still out against New England Teran (upper leg) will remain unavailable to face the Revolution on Saturday, according to Chicago's injury report.

Impact Teran is set to miss a fourth consecutive game across all competitions on Saturday, and he's been limited to just 34 minutes of playing time since the start of May due to this injury. Mauricio Pineda has been replacing him alongside Rafael Czichos in central defense.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Likely out for season after surgery Mueller underwent a successful operation on his hip but is expected to miss the rest of the campaign while recovering, the Fire announced Friday.

Impact There's a small possibility Mueller is able to return at some point in 2023, but the likelihood is that his season is over after two goals in 10 MLS appearances (eight starts) on the left wing. Brian Gutierrez should mainly take over the position in the XI, allowing Xherdan Shaqiri to remain in attacking midfield.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire try to end road losing streak in game against the New England Revolution

The Chicago Fire visit the New England Revolution looking to break a three-game road slide

MAY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kei Kamara - Starts in cup match Kamara started and played 72 minutes during Wednesday's 2-0 win against Austin FC during the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Kamara has been absent for the last two matches with a groin injury, but is back with the team after starting during Wednesday's cup match. He is expected to return to the lineup again Saturday, where he has scored four goals in the last eight games.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pineda signs contract extension with Chicago Fire Mauricio Pineda has signed a contract extension with the Chicago Fire that runs through the 2026 season.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM