MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CHICAGO 7-9-18 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-9-18 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Fire sign D/M Mauricio Pineda through 2026 The Chicago Fire signed defender/midfielder Mauricio Pineda to a new contract through the 2026 season.
Chicago Fire sign Mauricio Pineda to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Chicago Fire FC have signed homegrown defender/midfielder Mauricio Pineda to a contract extension through...
MAY 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Mauricio Pineda - Extends contract with Chicago Pineda has signed a four-year contract extension with the Fire with the option to further add another year, the club announced Wednesday.
Impact Pineda has tallied five goals and three assists across 90 MLS appearances since joining Chicago out of the University of North Carolina in Winter 2020, and the 25-year-old has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2026 campaign at least. He's equally comfortable either in defensive midfield or central defense, where he's started three consecutive games while filling in for the injured Carlos Teran (upper leg).
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Herbers - Suspended against New England Herbers made a clearance and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Atlanta United. He also picked up a booking, which means he'll be suspended for next weekend's...
Impact Herbers has started nine of Chicago's 13 league matches this season mostly in defensive midfield, but he'll miss next weekend's match while suspended for yellow card accumulation. With Federico Navarro also suspended, Gaston Gimenez, Jairo Torres, Brian Gutierrez and Javier Casas are all options to fill in at the position.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY GUIDE | Revs vs. Chicago Fire FC (May 27, 2023) | New England Revolution THE BASICS New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 27 | 7:30 p.m. Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mass. Predicted Weather: P...
MAY 23, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET
Chicago Fire FC vs. Atlanta United FC
MAY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gaston Gimenez - Available after suspension Gimenez will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against the Revolution after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Gimenez missed Saturday's draw with Atlanta United while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he could return to the XI in place of Federico Navarro (suspension) in defensive midfield versus New England next weekend.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jairo Torres - Takes shot off bench Torres subbed into Saturday's match against Atlanta United in the 80th minute, taking a shot in the 3-3 draw.
Impact Torres has appeared off the bench in each of the Fire's last three games as he continues working his way back up to full fitness from a hamstring injury.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Xherdan Shaqiri - Takes shot in draw Shaqiri took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Atlanta United. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.
Impact Shaqiri was involved in two Fire goals on Saturday, sending in the corner kick that was diverted in by Atlanta's Juan Jose Purata and then delivering the long ball that Kacper Przybylko chested down for Maren Haile-Selassie to strike. His performances have stepped up a notch recently as he has four shots and one assist from eight chances created across his last four league games in attacking midfield.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Mueller - Features off bench in draw Mueller (hip) subbed into Saturday's match against Atlanta United in the 73rd minute, winning one of one tackles and recording a secondary assist in the 3-3 draw.
Impact Mueller returned from a hip injury Saturday that had sidelined him for each of Chicago's last three league games. Brian Gutierrez has been replacing him on the left wing in the meantime with Xherdan Shaqiri performing well in the hole, so Mueller may have to win back his spot in the XI once he is fully fit again.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Brady - Concedes three goals to Atlanta Brady made four saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Brady's job Saturday was made harder by an early red card to Federico Navarro, and he was ultimately beaten by an Andrew Gutman strike and a brace from Giorgos Giakoumakis. Next weekend Brady will face the third-placed Revolution, which have scored 19 goals in 13 MLS matches this season.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Navarro - Sent off against Atlanta Navarro was shown a red card in the 26th minute of Saturday's draw against Atlanta United following a foul on Miguel Berry for his second booking of the match.
Impact Navarro has started each of the Fire's last five league games in defensive midfield since returning from a hamstring injury in late April, but he will be suspended for next weekend's clash against the Revolution after getting sent off Saturday. Gaston Gimenez, Fabian Herbers and Jairo Torres are all options to replace him in the position.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kei Kamara - Out with groin injury Kamara was not involved in Saturday's draw against Atlanta United due to an adductor injury, according to team reporter Alex Calabrese before the game.
Impact Kamara has now missed Chicago's last two games with this injury, as Kacper Przybylko has been starting up front in his absence.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kacper Przybylko - Records assist in draw Przybylko took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Przybylko chested down a Xherdan Shaqiri ball to set up a Maren Haile-Selassie strike just after halftime on Saturday, his second assist of the season to go along with his three goals. He's now started three of Chicago's four league games in May while Kei Kamara (groin) has been injured.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Georgios Koutsias - Scores goal off bench Koutsias subbed into Saturday's match against Atlanta United in the 80th minute, taking two shots and scoring a goal in the 3-3 draw.
Impact Koutsias scored a dramatic, 89th-minute equalizer on Saturday, his first goal since joining the Fire in February. He's now featured in seven of his side's last eight league games, with six of those appearances coming off the bench.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maren Haile-Selassie - Scores goal, assist against Atlanta Haile-Selassie scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match, and he created five ch...
Impact Haile-Selassie was excellent on the right wing Saturday, scoring his second goal of the season before teeing up Georgios Koutsias for an 89th-minute equalizer. He's now up to two goals and one assist from 15 shots and 18 chances created during his rookie season in MLS.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Georgios Koutsias scores late for Chicago Fire to draw with Atlanta United Georgios Koutsias scored the tying goal in the 89th minute Saturday night, as the Chicago Fire, a man down from the 26th minute on, rallied...
MAY 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Georgios Koutsias scores late for Chicago Fire to draw with Atlanta United Georgios Koutsias scored the tying goal in the 89th minute Saturday night, as the Chicago Fire, a man down from the 26th minute on, rallied...
MAY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Koutsias helps Fire earn 3-3 draw with Atlanta United
Georgios Koutsias scored in the 89th minute to pull the short-handed Chicago Fire into a 303 draw with Atlanta UnitedMAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Gutman, Giorgos Giakoumakis score as Atlanta United draws Chicago Fire 3-3 | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United earns second straight result in MLS
MAY 21, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM
Starting XI and roster notes: The 5-Stripes take on Chicago Fire | Atlanta United FC Watch the match on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MAY 20, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM
Charlotte FC, Chicago Fire FC fined for Mass Confrontation Policy violations | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued several rulings following Matchday 13 of the 2023 campaign.
MAY 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Match Preview: Atlanta United visits the Windy City to face Chicago Fire | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes take on Chicago Fire at Soldier Field on Saturday, May 20
MAY 19, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM
Atlanta United plays the Chicago Fire after shutout victory
A game after shutting out the Colorado Rapids 4-0, Atlanta United visits the Chicago FireMAY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gaston Gimenez - Suspended against Atlanta Gimenez will miss Saturday's clash against Atlanta United with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Gimenez picked up his fifth booking of the season in Wednesday's loss to Charlotte, meaning he'll be suspended for the Atlanta match this weekend. Fabian Herbers is likely to replace him alongside Federico Navarro in defensive midfield for the game, though Jairo Torres could also be an option if he's fit enough to start.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
