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Przybylko sparks Fire to 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC

Kacper Przybylko scored two goals to lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Slonina - Three saves in Charlotte Slonina had three saves Saturday (two goals allowed), and the Chicago Fire defeated Charlotte FC 3-2.

Impact Slonina didn't have much of a chance to stop either of Charlotte's eventual goals. The first score allowed was the result of a defensive turnover within 60 seconds of kickoff. Nonetheless, the 18-year-old phenom did just enough for Chicago to pull out the victory and has allowed 30 goals in 24 appearances this season.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Two assists in win Shaqiri had two assists, took three shots (1 on goal) and created four chances in Chicago's 3-2 win over Charlotte FC.

Impact Shaqiri had a productive game and was involved on all three of Chicago's goals Saturday. He made a number of excellent passes but failed to convert on either of his two crosses. In the 52nd minute, the Swiss midfielder made a nice deke to create space and delivered the game-winning assist to Kacper Przybylko. Shaqiri will not be at next week's MLS All Star Game, but a strong argument could be made for his attendance.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Scores in Charlotte Navarro scored a goal Saturday, as Chicago defeated Charlotte FC 3-2.

Impact Navarro also had a nice shot on goal in the 21st minute, and teammate Kacper Przybylko was able to put away the rebound. A few minutes later, the 22-year-old Argentine fired a Xherdan Shaqiri header into the bottom-right corner. The strike represents Navarro's second goal in 22 appearances this season.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Nets brace in win Przybylko scored twice in Chicago's 3-2 win over Charlotte FC.

Impact Przybylko opened the scoring for the Fire in the 21st minute, burying a difficult left-footed rebound off a Federico Navarro shot. The 29-year-old took 5 shots (4 on goal) and sealed the victory for Chicago with an impressive 52nd minute strike off a Xherdan Shaqiri assist.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Monis - No go Saturday Monis is not in the match day squad to face Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact Monis was removed from the injury report on Friday, but did not make the match day squad to face Charlotte. The attacker is likely to return next week against Philadelphia.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaga Slonina's "no-brainer" Chelsea transfer: What awaits Chicago Fire star? | MLSSoccer.com The reported $15 million deal is done, the ink is dry. Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina will join Chelsea FC in the winter at the close of the 2022 ML...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire FC trade striker Chinonso Offor to CF Montréal | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - MTL receive: Chinonso Offor - CHI receive: $325k GAM guaranteed, conditional GAM Chicago Fire FC have trade...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire Box Score - August 06, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLS coverage and scores as the Charlotte take on the Chicago Fire at 11:00pm UTC on August 06, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analysis of...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Monis - Absent from injury report Monis (illness) was removed from the Chicago injury report ahead of a Saturday clash with Charlotte.

Impact Monis is absent from the injury report and could be available Saturday. The attacking midfielder is a depth option for the most part making his availability off the bench a less than certain thing.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Ivanov - Out once more Ivanov (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Ivanov is ruled out once more with a thigh injury. The forward made just two starts before the injury and isn't a major threat in the first team.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Espinoza - Ruled out Saturday Espinoza (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Charlotte, per the Chicago injury report.

Impact Espinoza is out against Charlotte as he continues to deal with a knee injury picked up earlier in the season. The midfielder is a depth right-back option for Chicago changing little with his absence from the team.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC plays the Chicago Fire after shutout victory

A game after shutting out D.C

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swiderski, McNeill each score as Charlotte beats D.C. United

Karol Swiderski and Quinn McNeill scored three minutes apart in the second half and Charlotte beat D

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Teran - Out for month with hamstring issue Teran (hamstring) is expected to miss around four weeks while recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained against Atlanta United last weekend, Chicago sporting director Georg H...

Impact With Wyatt Omsberg (foot) still out and Teran now not expected back until around September, Mauricio Pineda, Jonathan Bornstein and Andre Reynolds II become the primary options to partner Rafael Czichos in central defense, but none of that trio has primarily been a center-back this season for the Fire. Heitz also said that the club may have to look to the transfer market for reinforcements at the position.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's live transfer news Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's transfer news.The transfer deadline has moved another week closer and a number of bi...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea gets 18-year-old Fire keeper Slonina, loans him back

Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was acquired by Chelsea from the Chicago Fire, then loaned back to the Major League Soccer team for the rest of 2022

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Slonina from Chicago Fire Chelsea have confirmed that they have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina from MLS side Chicago Fire on a six-year deal. The At...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gabriel Slonina - Moving to Chelsea after season Slonina has signed a six-year contract with Chelsea after transferring from Chicago, the club announced Tuesday. He is being loaned back to the Fire for the remainder of the 2022 c...

Impact Slonina has quickly become one of MLS's hottest talents, with 14 clean sheets in 34 appearances in the competition to his name despite being just 18 years old. The goalkeeper will be moving to Europe with Chelsea at the end of the calendar year.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rios Novo has 4 saves as Atlanta United ties 0-0 with Fire Gabriel Slonina made two saves for the Chicago Fire and Rocco Rios Novo had three saves for Atlanta United in a 0-0 tie.

JULY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Xherdan Shaqiri - Six chances created in draw Shaqiri created six chances and delivered 13 crosses during Saturday's draw against Atlanta.

Impact Shaqiri had a solid performance displaying his playmaking skills throughout the full 90 minutes. With his second highest chances created in his career at 51, Shaqiri is headed toward beating his career high during the remainder of the 2022 season. With 148 crosses and 51 chances created, Shaqiri is on pace to being one of the top playmakers of the MLS.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Three chances created in draw Navarro created three chances and delivered three crosses during Saturday's draw against Atlanta.

Impact Navarro had a solid performance in his second game back from his long absence with an illness and red card suspension. The defender has contributed to both sides of the field after creating several chances and also winning several tackles. After starting in every appearance for his 2022 campaign, it is expected Navarro will find himself in the starting XI against his next opponent, Charlotte.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Records clean sheet in draw Slonina made two saves and recorded a clean sheet during Saturday's draw against Atlanta.

Impact Slonina obtained his tenth clean sheet of the season making him one of the most successful goalkeepers in the MLS. With 48 saves in 23 appearances, the goalkeeper has recorded his career best season and is one of the key players for Chicago's success.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Comes off injured against Atlanta Teran was subbed out of Saturday's draw against Atlanta United in the 76th minute after suffering a potential injury. He made three clearances, two blocks and an interception in th...

Impact Teran's status is unclear at the moment but with Wyatt Omsberg (foot) still out, Jonathan Bornstein or Mauricio Pineda may have to slide into central defense if Teran does prove to be injured and unavailable for next weekend's clash against Charlotte.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE