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Jeff Gal - Signs with Chicago Gal has completed a free transfer from Degerfors IF to Chicago, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Gal has completed a move to Chicago where he will compete for a starting job following the departure of Gabriel Slonina. Gal's role in the team should be more clear after training camp as Chicago establishes a new pecking order in the posts.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire sign French defender Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier The Chicago Fire have completed the signing of defender Arnaud Souquet on a free transfer from French side Montpellier, the club announced M...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chicago Fire sign defender Arnaud Souquet from Ligue 1's Montpellier | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired a new right back, announcing Monday they’ve signed Arnaud Souquet from Ligue...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Arnaud Souquet - Move to Chicago finalized Souquet has signed a three-year contract with the Fire after transferring from Montpellier, the club announced Monday.

Impact Souquet tallied five goals and 11 assists in 149 appearances across seven different Ligue 1 campaigns with Lille, Nice and most recently Montpellier. But the 30-year-old dropped out of the first XI in 2022 and is now moving to MLS, where he could replace the departing Boris Sekulic at right-back in Chicago.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fire midfielder Federico Navarro a proud Argentine after country's World Cup triumph In Argentina, Navarro said it feels like “the world stops” when the national team is playing.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Chicago Fire to sign Montpellier defender Arnaud Souquet - report French defender Arnaud Souquet is set to be released by Montpellier ahead of a move to the Chicago Fire, according to reports.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions need win over Bears to keep hopes alive for playoffs CHICAGO (3-12) at DETROIT (7-8)

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Chicago Fire acquire winger Maren Haile-Selassie from Switzerland's FC Lugano | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired winger Maren Haile-Selassie on loan from FC Lugano through the 2023 MLS seaso...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire defender Jhon Espinoza departs for Switzerland's FC Lugano | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutually part ways Chicago Fire FC have mutually agreed to part ways with defender Jhon Espinoza, the club announce...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Maren Haile-Selassie - Signs with Chicago Haile-Selassie has signed with Chicago Fire on a one-year contract, Chicago announced.

Impact Haile-Selassie joins from FC Lugano of Switzerland, where he came through the youth system. The winger will likely be a depth option behind Xherdan Shaqiri in 2023. Haile-Selassie scored seven times across 40 senior appearances with Lugano.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS announces 2023 schedule The Fire will start the season on Saturday March 4 at Soldier Field against New York City FC.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

CCL holder shoots back, suspects arrested while seeking treatment In an ultimate game changer, a concealed carry license holder fired back at two men who fired at him while he was walking to his vehicle tha...

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Xherdan Shaqiri - Takes two shots in R16 loss Shaqiri had two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and five corners in Tuesday's 6-1 defeat to Portugal.

Impact Shaqiri was active here but had a little chance for a serious impact versus rampant Portugal. He'll end a solid campaign with one goal on four shots and one assist on four chances created and 15 crosses over three starts.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri joins Messi, Ronaldo in elite World Cup class | MLSSoccer.com A quick trivia question: Which three players have scored in each of the last three FIFA Men’s World Cups?

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Xherdan Shaqiri - Opens scoring in big win Shaqiri scored a goal on two shots (one on target), sent in one cross and created one chance during Friday's 3-2 victory over Serbia.

Impact Shaqiri scored the first goal of the match by eluding his marker and finishing a Djibril Sow assist into the bottom right corner. He likely could've scored another on the break shortly thereafter but took a heavy challenge as he was about to pull the trigger. He was relieved for rest purposes in the 69th by a more defensive-minded Denis Zakaria.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Starting versus Serbia Shaqiri (strain) was named to the starting XI against Serbia on Friday.

Impact Shaqiri will be back on the pitch after having been left on the sideline versus Brazil in the previous contest. The attacking midfielder picked up an assist in the group stage openers versus Cameron and should be a factor on corners and freekicks, making him a top-half fantasy target.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Hoping to play Shaqiri (strain) is expected to be available for Friday's match against Serbia, according to Leman Bleu TV.

Impact Shaqiri was left on the bench for Monday's loss to Brazil after recording an assist in the opener against Cameroon. If fit enough to start, Shaqiri should surely take back his place from Fabian Rieder with qualification on the line.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Dealing with muscle issues Shaqiri (strain) missed Monday's clash with Brazil due to muscle strain, manager Murat Yakin told reporters.

Impact Shaqiri was dealing with some muscle issues and wasn't risked during Monday's clash with Brazil. It was always going to be a tough match for the Swiss, who now have a major clash against Serbia for a spot in the knockout stage. Shaqiri will likely push to play during Friday's clash if he is physically able to do so.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Named to bench Shaqiri was named to the bench ahead of Monday's match against Brazil, with Fabian Rieder taking his place.

Impact This is a notable move to bench Shaqiri after he logged an assist on the winner against Cameroon, though they may be saving him for an impact sub spot in the second half. Even then, his chances to make a difference will be limited with less minutes.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fire sends smoke over Doha skyline during World Cup in Qatar

Qatari authorities say a fire has broken out at an under-construction building in a newly built city where a World Cup match is set to be played Saturday evening but caused no inju...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xherdan Shaqiri - Provides assist against Cameeroon Shaqiri drew two fouls and assisted once to go with nine crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Cameroon.

Impact Shaqiri led his team in deliveries, but he couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. Instead, he linked up with Breel Embolo after escaping down the flank, setting the table for the lone goal of the game. He has posted seven goals and six assists in 29 matches with Chicago Fire this season. Switzerland will face Brazil Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup: Chicago Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri guides Switzerland's win over Cameroon  | MLSSoccer.com Xherdan Shaqiri’s Switzerland kicked off Group G play of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Cameroon on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

World Cup: Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri makes Switzerland roster | MLSSoccer.com Xherdan Shaqiri is hoping the fourth time’s the charm.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio - Takes three shots in draw Duran took three shots (two on target) and made a clearance in the 1-1 Decision Day draw against New England. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Duran had an impressive rookie campaign in MLS, finishing with eight goals and three assists in 27 appearances (14 starts) up front. The 18-year-old will want to fully take over as Chicago's starting striker ahead of Kacper Przybylko in 2023.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Subs in for season finale Przybylko (back) featured for the final few minutes of the Decision Day draw against New England.

Impact Przybylko ends the campaign with five goals and one assist across 25 MLS appearances (18 starts) despite missing some time with back injuries in May and September. The 29-year-old went back and forth with Jhon Duran as Chicago's starting striker all season long, and that competition could continue in 2023.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE