CHICAGO NEWS

Stanislav Ivanov - Returns to bench Ivanov (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Ivanov was originally expected to be out until after the international break but it appears he's ahead of schedule and could return Saturday. The forward has been a limited piece of the first team though with a plethora of injuries he could see definite uptick in playing time.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Questionable against Charlotte Mueller (hip) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Mueller is questionable with a hip injury after being ruled out against Montreal mid-week. The midfielder would be a crucial addition to get back in the first team with Chicago dealing with a major injury crisis. Mueller has made 21 appearances and 20 starts before this injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Ivanov - Upgrades to questionable Ivanov (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, per the Chicago injury report.

Impact Ivanov was expected to be out until after the international break, but is surprisingly upgraded to questionable. The forward hasn't really made a major impact with Chicago with only 12 appearances across the entire season. Though with the Fire in the midst of an injury crisis Ivanov could be called upon even if not fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kamara leads CF Montreal against the New England Revolution

Kei Kamara leads CF Montreal into a matchup with the New England Revolution fresh off of a two-goal outing against the Chicago Fire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaqiri leads the Chicago Fire against Charlotte FC

Xherdan Shaqiri leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with Charlotte FC after a two-goal performance against CF Montreal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kamara scores 2 goals to lead Montreal past Chicago 3-2

Zachary Brault Guillard scored the deciding goal in a 3-2 win for CF Montreal over the Chicago Fire on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio - Quiet in defeat Duran had two shots (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.

Impact CF Montreal did well to contain Duran throughout the full 90 in this one. Both of Chicago's goals were scored by Xherdan Shaqiri from the penalty spot. With fellow striker Kacper Przybylko struggling with multiple knocks and Chicago all but eliminated from playoff contention, Duran could indeed see some extended run throughout the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Effective defensively in loss Teran had two tackles (two won) and four clearances in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against CF Montreal. He also got booked in the match, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's clash ag...

Impact This was a nice showing for the young defender, and Teran continues to be one of Chicago's most consistent options at central defense. His Fire side played from the back foot for most of this contest against an aggressive CF Montreal squad, so defensive stats were helpful for fantasy purposes. His two tackles and four clearances were both team-highs for Chicago. Jonathan Bornstein could replace him in central defense while he's suspended against Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bornstein - Dreadful as defender Bornstein had two tackles (two won) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Bornstein was again playing out of position in this one, and he was partly responsible for at least two of CF Montreal's goals. He coughed up two routine turnovers within the Chicago third, and Kei Kamara was more than happy to capitalize on the mistakes. He was spelled in the 80th minute when his squad trailed 3-1. Nonetheless, given Chicago's current injury situation, they may have little choice but to rely on Bornstein for the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Concedes three in loss Slonina grabbed two saves (three goals conceded) and logged one clearance in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to CF Montreal.

Impact As expected, Slonina experienced heavy traffic from the potent Montreal attack, which took full advantage of a depleted Fire defense. Although he looked rather solid throughout the evening, he was in no position to stop any of Montreal's three tallies. The 18-year-old phenom keeper has been a lone bright spot for a Chicago squad that has likely been eliminated from postseason contention.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Nets brace from spot Shaqiri scored two goals on two shots, sent in two crosses and delivered one corner in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.

Impact Both of Shaqiri's goals in this contest came from the penalty spot and found the bottom left corner. His 39th minute tally came as a result of a Sebastian Breza foul and his 57th minute tally was the result of a Joel Waterman foul. On the league season, he is now up to seven goals and six assists in 25 starts. Chicago is dealing with a considerable amount of injuries in the midfield, so Shaqiri figures to be busy for the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pineda - Starting Tuesday Pineda (illness) is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Pineda was a surprise addition to the injury report with an illness, but is back in the starting XI. This is a good turn for Chicago who would be majorly struggling with injury if Pineda were ruled out once more.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Duran Palacio and the Chicago Fire visit CF Montreal

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with CF Montreal fresh off of a two-goal outing against Inter Miami

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duran Palacio's 2 goals lead Fire over Inter Miami 3-1

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio scored two goals and the Chicago Fire defeated Inter Miami 3-1

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Fire take shutout streak into matchup against Inter Miami

The Chicago Fire head into a matchup against Inter Miami after securing two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slonina makes 9 saves in Fire's scoreless draw with Crew

Gabriel Slonina made a career-high nine saves for the Chicago Fire in a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gaga Slonina shows why Chelsea await in 9-save performance for Chicago Fire | MLSSoccer.com Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina once again showed why he’s arguably the best prospect in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Slonina makes seven saves, Fire play Crew to 0-0 draw

Eloy Room made one save for the Columbus Crew and Gabriel Slonina had seven saves for the Chicago Fire in a 0-0 draw Saturday

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS