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Blake injured in Union's 1-0 victory over Fire Joaquín Torres scored in the 90th minute to rally the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

MARCH 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Blake injured in Union's 1-0 victory over Fire

Joaquín Torres scored in the 90th minute to rally the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andre Blake injury: Philadelphia Union goalkeeper exits match vs. Chicago Fire | MLSSoccer.com One of Major League Soccer's top goalkeepers didn't reach full-time of his club's Matchday 3 fixture, as Philadelphia Union star Andre Blake...

MARCH 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kendall Burks - Five clearances in defeat Burks registered five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Burks paced all players on his squad in clearances and was second in interceptions. He played the full 90 in a rather solid defensive performance by the shorthanded Fire.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - One save in defeat Brady made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Brady was in the starting XI after a one-game injury absence. He made one save and conceded one goal in a disappointing away result for Chicago. To be fair, his squad played down to 10 men for most of the second half. Next up is a home tilt Saturday with FC Cincinnati.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Six crosses in defeat Shaqiri took one shot (zero on goal), sent in six crosses (two accurate) and delivered two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Shaqiri's six crosses and two corners paced all players on his squad, but his efforts weren't enough to capture any sort of result for Chicago. Still, he generates plenty of volume for fantasy purposes even when Fire struggle to score. The midfield maestro was relieved due to some hamstring tightness in the 76th minute by Javier Casas, but manager Ezra Hendrickson said after the game that the sub was more out of precaution.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kei Kamara - Gets sent off Saturday Kamara was sent off on stoppage time during Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Kamara was sent off during a scuffle late in the game and will be suspended for the team's next game against Cincinnati on March 18. Given this was an aggression, it wouldn't be shocking if he's suspended for more than one match.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Herbers - Gets sent off Herbers has been sent off Saturday against Philadelphia after receiving two yellow cards.

Impact Herbers will miss Saturday's game against Cincinnati, but he will be eligible to return for the March 25 contest against Inter Miami -- if he league doesn't extend his ban after a review from the Disciplinary Committee.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Makes bench Saturday Mueller (undisclosed) is available off the bench to face Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact As expected, Mueller makes the bench and will wait for an opportunity, as Chicago will feature two strikers in the starting lineup in the form of Kei Kamara and Kacper Przybylko.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Starting against Philly Brady (lower leg) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact As expected, Brady gets the nod between the posts, but this is not going to be en easy matchup with the Union, the reigning Eastern Conference champions, on the horizon.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire prediction, odds for MLS on Saturday Philadelphia faces Chicago in MLS on Saturday. This preview is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.

MARCH 10, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in conference matchup

The Philadelphia Union and the Chicago Fire meet in Eastern Conference play

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgios Koutsias - Won't play against Philly Koutsias (not injury related) will "hopefully" link up with Chicago at some point next week, manager Ezra Hendrickson told reporters Wednesday.

Impact Koutsias has had to deal with the usual MLS visa issues since transferring to the Fire in late February, and will not be available still for at least one more game until he can join the squad and work his way up to fitness and speed with his new team. Kacper Przybylko and Kei Kamara remain the primary striker options in Chicago for now.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Available Saturday despite injury Mueller (undisclosed) picked up an injury in last weekend's draw with NYCFC, but is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against the Philadelphia Union, reports Mia97 Medi...

Impact Mueller had to ask for a sub Saturday after suffering an undisclosed injury. He should be an option for the weekend, however he might have to be an option off the bench while nursing his injury. Maren Haile-Selassie replaced him on the left wing against New York City and could get the start in his place if necessary versus the Union.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Expected to be sidelined Navarro could miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury suffered last Saturday, according to Ezra Hendrickson per Mia97 Media.

Impact Navarro was forced off the field early Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury. He is a regular starter, but this injury may set him back from featuring in the lineup for future matches. With Jairo Torres (hamstring) also out, Mauricio Pineda and Fabian Herbers might start in defensive midfield with Gaston Gimenez (hamstring) still recovering from an injury of his own.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jairo Torres - Set to miss time Torres (hamstring) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, said head coach Ezra Hendrickson per Mia97 Media.

Impact This news does not come as much as a surprise after Torres went down hard with a a hamstring problem against New York City F.C on Saturday. There is a good chance he will miss up to two months of the season. Federico Navarro (hamstring) and Gaston Gimenez (hamstring) would theoretically be the starting defensive midfield pairing in his absence, but both of them are dealing with injuries as well. This leaves Mauricio Pineda and Fabian Herbers as the primary options in the short term, with teenager Sergio Oregel (illness) a depth option as well in the position.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Brady - Set to start Saturday Brady (upper leg) is expected to start for Saturday's match against the Philadelphia Union, confirmed head coach Ezra Hendrickson per Alex Calabrese of the North American Soccer Re...

Impact Brady is set to start Saturday after recovering from a leg injury. Chicago have three goalkeepers it can use as starters, and seems like they will give the young 19-year-old a chance in net. He had only made on appearances last season, but is likely to get more starts this campaign, if he can compete with Jeffrey Gal and Spencer Richey for a starting role.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kei Kamara - Plays second half in club debut Kamara subbed into Saturday's match against NYCFC at halftime, taking two shots and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Kamara replaced Kacper Przybylko at halftime and became the first player to to feature for 10 different clubs in MLS. The striker situation in Chicago will be one to monitor moving forward, with new signing Georgios Koutsias set to enter the fray as well.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Gimenez - Comes off bench vs. New York City Gimenez subbed into Saturday's match against NYCFC in the 64th minute, taking a shot and making a block in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Gimenez missed the final few months of 2022 after undergoing hamstring surgery in August, but he was fit enough to come off the bench in the 2023 opener on Saturday. This is important because both of Chicago's starters in defensive midfield on the day -- Federico Navarro and Jairo Torres -- got injured.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Wins three tackles in opening draw Navarro made a block and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against NYCFC.

Impact Navarro once again opened up the 2023 campaign as the Fire's preferred option at left-back, and his side earned a point against New York City on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Starts in season opener Teran made three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against NYCFC.

Impact Teran continued alongside Rafael Czichos in central defense Saturday in the Fire's first game of the 2023 campaign, but Wyatt Omsberg is likely to take over his spot in the XI once he's back at full fitness.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Omsberg - Left on bench in season opener Omsberg was an unused substitute in Saturday's draw against NYCFC.

Impact Omsberg missed the second half of 2022 after undergoing a foot surgery in June. He appeared in the preseason but is likely still working his way back to full fitness and was benched in favor of Carlos Teran in central defense to open up this campaign on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Takes shot in opening day draw Czichos took a shot and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against NYCFC. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Czichos returned to the starting lineup alongside Carlos Teran to open up the 2023 campaign, though Wyatt Omsberg should take over as his partner in the position once he's fully fit from a foot injury.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire kick off season at Soldier Field with high hopes of gaining ground as Bears look to leave for Arlington Heights When the Chicago Fire host New York City FC in the MLS season opener Saturday night at Soldier Field, home field advantage will begin to tak...

MARCH 7, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM