CHICAGO NEWS

Gabriel Slonina - Out for season finale Slonina (head) is not in Chicago's match day squad for Sunday's Decision Day clash against the Revolution.

Impact Slonina has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a head injury, meaning he ends the season with 12 clean sheets and 45 goals allowed in 32 MLS games. The 18-year-old is set to link up with Chelsea in January, so he may have already played his final game for the Fire.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - On bench against New England Przybylko (back) is in Chicago's match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Przybylko is back on the bench for Sunday's season finale after missing more than a month with a back injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duran Palacio leads the Chicago Fire against the New England Revolution

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with the New England Revolution after scoring two goals against Cincinnati

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire open DP spot with new deal for midfielder Gastón Giménez | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Chicago Fire FC have opened a Designated Player slot on their roster by signing midfielder Gastón Giménez...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gabriel Slonina - Fitness test for finale Slonina (head) is listed as questionable in Chicago's injury report for Sunday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Slonina missed last weekend's win over FC Cincinnati with a head injury, and he will be a game time call for Decision Day on Sunday as well. This is scheduled to be the 18-year-old's final MLS game before heading out to Chelsea in January, though it is possible he gets sent on another loan season with the Fire in order to continue his development.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Taken off injury report Przybylko (back) is not listed in Chicago's injury report for Sunday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Przybylko has missed the Fire's last four games since picking up a back injury in early September, but he may be fit enough to be available against New England in the season finale Sunday. Jhon Duran should remain the starting striker for the game even if Przybylko is fit.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jairo Torres - Undergoes leg surgery Torres will miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation for a stress fracture in his left tibia, the Fire announced last week.

Impact Torres made 14 appearances (six starts) mostly on either wing in his debut season in MLS after joining Chicago from Atlas in May, but he's been out since August with this injury and has now decided to have surgery on it. The 22-year-old is expected to be fully fit by the start of the 2023 campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Extends contract with Chicago Navarro has signed a five-year contract extension with the Fire, the club announced last week.

Impact Navarro immediately integrated into Chicago's XI after joining the team from Club Atletico Talleres in August 2021, and he's tallied three goals and two assists in 41 MLS appearances (36 starts) from defensive midfield in the 14 months since. The 22-year-old has now signed on with the club through the 2027 campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Reynolds II - Undergoes knee surgery Reynolds will miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his meniscus, the Fire announced last week.

Impact Reynolds made 12 MLS appearances (four starts) this season along the left side of the pitch for Chicago, both at left-back and on the wing. The 21-year-old is expected to be fully fit by the start of the 2023 campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Omsberg - Out for season finale Omsberg (foot) has been ruled out of Sunday's Decision Day clash against the Revolution, according to Chicago's injury report.

Impact Omsberg was having a breakout season for the Fire with five clean sheets and a goal in 14 MLS appearances (all starts) before suffering a campaign-ending foot injury in June that required surgery. The 26-year-old will hope to enter 2023 fully fit and ready to regain his spot in the XI in central defense.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Gimenez - Signs new contract Gimenez (hamstring) signed a new contract through 2025 and will no longer be a Designated Player, it was announced Friday.

Impact Gimenez didn't exactly do enough to deserve a high-end contract and now he'll open up more room in the team to pursue other methods to success. In the last three seasons, Gimenez has started a max of 22 matches and logged six total assists.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I can see why teams are interested' - Ezra Hendrickson addresses Jhon Duran Liverpool, Chelsea rumors Chicago Fire boss Ezra Hendrickson is hoping Jhon Duran will remain at the club in 2023 but admits he’s not surprised to see interest from E...

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Thorns fire execs, Louisville apologizes following report

The Portland Thorns have dismissed a pair of team executives in the wake of an investigation into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Czichos - Suspended for season finale Czichos will miss next weekend's clash against the Revolution with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Czichos picked up a booking in Saturday's victory against FC Cincinnati that will rule him out for the Decision Day match against New England. The 32-year-old ends his rookie campaign in MLS with three goals and 10 clean sheets in 26 appearances (all starts) for the Fire in central defense after moving from FC Koln in January. Jonathan Bornstein is likely to replace him in the XI next weekend.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Duran, Brian Gutierrez show Chicago Fire's future: "The ceiling is very, very high" | MLSSoccer.com Last week, during the September international break, Chicago Fire FC striker Jhon Duran made his senior debut for Colombia in victories over...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tempers flare! FC Cincinnati's fight vs. Chicago Fire may dent playoff hopes | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati, as Hell is Real rivals Columbus Crew rallied for an incredible 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls Saturday night, needed...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fire beat Cincinnati, clinching playoff berth for NYC

Jhon Durán scored twice to build a three-goal lead, and the Chicago Fire beat Cincinnati 3-2 in a result that clinched a playoff berth for defending champion New York City

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Jhon Durán, Chicago Fire FC - 75th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Photos: Chicago Fire at FC Cincinnati, 10/01 Photos from the MLS match between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Brian Gutierrez - Scores and helps twice in win Gutierrez scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact This is a really nice showing for the young midfielder. Gutierrez was left largely unmarked in the 59th minute, and running mate Chris Mueller located him at the top of the penalty area for the second goal of Saturday's match. Gutierrez was also his team's preferred corner option from both sides in this contest, as Xherdan Shaqiri was unavailable. He will see a bump in his fantasy value as long as Shaqiri remains out and he splits set piece duties with Mueller.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio - Nets brace in victory Duran scored two goals on six shots (four on target) and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Duran got in-behind the FC Cincinnati back line during the 56th minute and fired a close-range rocket into the top center of the net. 20 minutes later, he chipped home his second tally of the evening and all but slammed the door on a timid FC Cincinnati squad. The goals were Duran's sixth and seventh to go with three assists in 25 appearances this league season. He figures to be a key building block in attack for Chicago going forward.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Nine tackles in Cincy Navarro had one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati. He added nine tackles and five interceptions.

Impact As supporters are accustomed to seeing, Navarro was his usual energetic self on the defensive end Saturday. His nine tackles and five interceptions led all players on the pitch in this one. Navarro has been a rare pillar of defensive consistency for Chicago during a rather frustrating year filled with injuries and narrow losses.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Records helper at Cincinnati Mueller assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact With fellow midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri unavailable due to international duties, Mueller was one of the focal points for the Chicago attack throughout the evening. He assisted on the second goal of the game, finding an unmarked Brian Gutierrez at the top of the penalty area in the 59th minute. His two chances created paced the team, and the rest of the stat line doesn't completely reflect his heavy level of involvement during this contest.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Richey - Two saves in Cincinnati Richey made two saves (two goals conceded) during Saturday's 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Richey took the place of regular Fire keeper Gabriel Slonina, who was held out of this match with a possible head injury. Chicago entered the evening already eliminated from playoff contention, but the veteran keeper still demonstrated considerable composure. This was his first appearance in league competition this season, but he could receive another start in Sunday's home finale if Slonina isn't cleared to play.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE