CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in conference play
CF Montreal faces the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference playSEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO 7-9-18 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-9-18 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Mauricio Pineda - Unused Wednesday Pineda was an unused sub during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Nashville.
Impact Pineda was an option for Chicago for the first time since Aug 24 following his leg injury. He will return as a depth option for the back line, with his last MLS start coming back in June, resulting in 10 starts in 20 league appearances.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Cuypers - Did not play Wednesday Cuypers did not play Wednesday against Nashville following the birth of his son.
Impact Cuypers missed his first match of the season and for good reasons following the birth of his child. He had previously started all 29 MLS matched during his first season in the league, recording 10 goals with two assists on 70 shots (32 on target). Georgios Koutsias saw the rare start in the attack in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire | Sam Surridge Strikes! | Full Match Highlight
SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Sam Surridge's early goal guides Nashville SC past Fire Sam Surridge’s first-half goal was all Nashville SC needed to take a 1-0 win against the visiting Chicago Fire on Wednesday.Nashville (8-13-...
SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sam Surridge's early goal guides Nashville SC past Fire Sam Surridge’s first-half goal was all Nashville SC needed to take a 1-0 win against the visiting Chicago Fire on Wednesday.Nashville (8-13-...
SEPTEMBER 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Mauricio Pineda - Aiming for Wednesday return Pineda (leg) is off the injury report for Wednesday's trip to Nashville.
Impact Pineda was able to return to full team training the last few days and will look to be an option for Wednesday. He had missed the last three matches, therefore the midfielder could start off the bench if ruled fit, with his last MLS start coming back in June.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Teran - Questionable versus Nashville Teran (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's trip to Nashville, per Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.
Impact Teran lasted just 52 minutes against RBNY before being taken off with a leg injury. The good news is it looks like the injury is just minor as he will be a late call for Wednesday. The defender has been an option in the back line three of the last four matches, having made six interceptions with nine clearances and three blocks.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Chase Gasper - Status upgraded Gasper (upper) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's trip to Nashville, per Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.
Impact Gasper could return to the pitch for the first time since March as he is listed as questionable for Chicago. A long-term leg injury has hindered the defender's season, resulting in only four appearance in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Eight-match losing skid snapped, Nashville SC focus on Fire Finally out of a lengthy slump, Nashville SC will hope to stay on the winning side when they host the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.Nashville (7...
SEPTEMBER 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Andrew Gutman - Trains individually Gutman was limited to side work at Tuesday's training session, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.
Impact Gutman missed out on the club's last match and is likely to miss out again Wednesday, as he was only training on the side Tuesday. That said, he will look for a return in the club's next match when facing Montreal on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Czichos - Works on side Czichos (undisclosed) warmed up with the group before working on the side, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.
Impact Czichos has made his first steps toward a return after going down in warmups last match, as he trained to the side Tuesday. However, this will likely leave him out for Wednesday's match, not having enough time to return to full team training. His next chance to return will be against Montreal on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nashville faces the Chicago Fire after shutout win
A game after shutting out Atlanta United 2-0, Nashville plays the Chicago FireSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Teran - Taken off with leg issues Teran was forced off the field in the 52nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Bulls due to an apparent leg injury, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.
Impact Teran looks to be heading to the sidelines for the time being, as just after starting the game back up following halftime, he was forced off with leg problems. A further report on his injuries still has yet to be released, so his exact diagnosis is still unknown. He has been a consistent starter when fit, so the club will hope for only a minor issue. He was replaced by Tobias Salquist.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Brady - Beaten once in win Brady allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Brady allowed a goal in the 47th minute, but held the Red Bulls from there as Chicago found a game winner later in the second half. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for six saves over his last three starts.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Maren Haile-Selassie - Sends in four crosses Haile-Selassie crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Haile-Selassie was held off the scoresheet, but led the Fire with four crosses during Saturday's win. The wide-man hasn't had a goal involvement since July, but remains a consistent crossing threat with 23 over his last three matches as a locked in starter at the club.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Cuypers - Takes three shots Cuypers took three shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Cuypers was held off the scoresheet, but led Chicago with three shots during Saturday's victory. The forward doesn't have a goal involvement over his last three starts, but has combined for nine shots and four chances created over that timeframe as a regular starter for the Fire.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Barlow - Strikes against former club Barlow scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Barlow found the back of the net in the 31st minute to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for Barlow, coming against his former club, as the start was his first since May.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Georgios Koutsias - Claims all three points Koutsias scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Koutsias entered the match in the 72nd minute and scored the game winning goal for the Fire just three minutes into his appearance. Koutsias has a goal in back-to-back appearances, but hasn't started a match since May.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Kellyn Acosta - Assists as substitute Acosta had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Acosta entered the match in the 72nd minute and set up Georgios Koutsias in the 75th for the game winning goal. The assist was the second over the last three appearances for Acosta who has become a more sporadic starter for the club over the past few months.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Fire holding on to hope thanks to victory over Red Bulls The Chicago Fire kept their playoff hopes alive on Saturday night, beating the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-1.The match-winning goal for Ch...
SEPTEMBER 15 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Georgios Koutsias scores late to rally Fire to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls
Georgios Koutsias scored in the 75th minute with an assist from Kellyn Acosta after both players entered as substitutes three minutes earlier, sparking the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 vi...SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York Red Bulls | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Rafael Czichos - Injured in warmups Czichos has picked up a last-minute injury and is now ruled out of Saturday's meeting with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Czichos was expected to return from a one-game suspension but succumbed to an undisclosed issue before kickoff. Thus, his place has been taken by Wyatt Omsberg, who had also played in the previous match. The veteran defender will remain questionable for upcoming fixtures as he hopes to avoid a major problem.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Red Bulls try to ignite offense against slumping Fire With six matches left, the New York Red Bulls hope to bolster their chances for home-field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs wh...
SEPTEMBER 13 • SUNHERALD.COM
