Chicago Team News Page 52 - Soccer

Xherdan Shaqiri - Absent against Cincinnati Shaqiri is absent from the first team for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati following international duty.

Impact Shaqiri isn't dealing with any injury but is out for Saturday's clash while he recovers with two matches in three days before Saturday's match. The midfielder is expected to return for the regular season finale against New England. Stanislov Ivanov is in the starting XI in place of Shaqiri.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jairo Torres out for the remainder of the MLS season after surgery Jairo Torres is out for the remainder of Chicago Fire’s 2022 MLS campaign after undergoing a successful surgical procedure to stabilize a le...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chicago Fire winger Jairo Torres undergoes season-ending surgery | MLSSoccer.com Jairo Torres is out for the remainder of Chicago Fire FC’s 2022 season after undergoing a successful surgical procedure to stabilize a left...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gabriel Slonina - Won't play Saturday Slonina will miss Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati due to a head injury.

Impact Slonina may have picked up a concussion in training and will be unavailable for the second-to-last contest of the season. That leaves him with one more game as a sendoff before he joins Chelsea next season, and either Spencer Richey could face his former club or another young option in Chris Brady could play during Saturday's game.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Reynolds II - Out Saturday Reynolds will miss Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati due to a right knee injury.

Impact Reynolds has started in three of the last five matches due to the injury crisis for the Fire but now he's joined the list himself. Chris Mueller and Brian Gutierrez could start on the wings with Reynolds out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Considered questionable Navarro is listed as questionable with a right thigh issue for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Navarro has started in five straight games but may not be available for the second-to-last contest of the season. In his place, Jonathan Bornstein could start at left-back.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Listed as questionable Przybylko (back) is considered questionable for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Przybylko hasn't played in three straight games and will hope to get in a game or two before the season comes to a close. He's scored five goals in 24 appearances this season (18 starts) but Jhon Duran is more likely to start at striker if Przybylko isn't fit.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Swiderski stoppage-time goal for Charlotte eliminates Fire

Karol Swiderski scored his second goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time and Charlotte rallied for a 3-2 victory over Chicago that ensured the Fire will miss Major L...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kendall Burks - Makes XI debut in defeat Burks registered nine clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Burks was making his season debut within the starting XI in this contest, and he definitely looked the part in that regard. He was beaten badly a number of times down the stretch, and most of his nine clearances came after the ball had already gotten in behind. That said, Burks has immense talent, and Chicago may elect to give the young defender additional playing time now that they've been eliminated from the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Quiet in defeat Shaqiri had two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Charlotte FC.

Impact Shaqiri just couldn't really get anything going in this contest, and he subbed off in the 89th minute for a more defensive-minded Andre Reynolds II. His best scoring chance was a free kick that sailed just wide to the left. Chicago is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, so it wouldn't be terribly surprising to see the star midfielder rested a bit down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Concedes three in tough loss Slonina made three saves (three goals conceded) and added one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact This was a disappointing result for Slonina, who looked solid to start this fixture. As the game went along however, Charlotte were able to break down Chicago's back line, and Slonina just couldn't manage to steal his side a point. Given that Fire are now mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, it will be wise to keep a close eye on the starting XI for the remainder of the year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pineda - Opens scoring in loss Pineda scored one goal on one shot on target in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Pineda opened the scoring in second minute of this contest, ripping a low strike into the bottom right corner. The keeper didn't react until the ball had hit the back of the net. Pineda has played a nice utility role for Chicago this season, often playing out-of-position to accommodate Fire's myriad injury issues, and he demonstrated his scoring ability Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio - Scores again in defeat Duran scored a goal on four shots (two on target) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Duran caused issues for the Charlotte back line all evening until subbing off with cramps in the 72nd minute. His goal came courtesy of an excellent ball over the top by Brian Gutierrez and an assist from Boris Sekulic, putting Fire up 2-0. The tally was his third in as many games, and with fellow striker Kacper Przybylko sidelined indefinitely, he should continue generating opportunities as the tip of Chicago's spear.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Box Score - September 18, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLS coverage and scores as the Charlotte take on the Chicago Fire at 12:00am UTC on September 18, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analysis...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris Mueller - Starting Saturday Mueller (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Mueller missed a mid-week clash with Montreal with a hip injury and was questionable for Saturday's contest but he evidently passed all late fitness tests. The midfielder should be a key part of the starting XI for the final matches of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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