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Brian Gutierrez - Provides assist in win Gutierrez provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance, made three tackles (two won), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-0 win over...

Impact Gutierrez made one of the most beautiful plays of the game in the 16th minute, using his backheel to make an elegant pass that led to Jhon Duran's second goal. With one goal and one assist over his last three appearances, the youngster looks now one step closer from becoming a full-time starter. Up next for him is Saturday's home clash against Seattle.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Records another assist in win Mueller made an assist, had one shot on goal, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Toronto.

Impact Mueller needed only four minutes into the game to make an impact, making a nice pass into open space to assist Jhon Duran's opener. That's now back-to-back matches with an assist for the winger, who will try to extend the streak during Saturday's home clash against Seattle.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xherdan Shaqiri - Quiet performance in win Shaqiri had one shot on goal and created one chance during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Toronto.

Impact Shaqiri was coming off a stretch with several strong displays but couldn't keep it up here, being largely ineffective during his 77 minutes on the pitch. He'll try to bounce back during Saturday's home clash against Seattle.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Keeps clean sheet against Toronto Slonina made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Toronto.

Impact Slonina didn't have much work to do here, but did a nice job when called into action to guarantee his third clean sheet over the last six starts. The youngster had a very strong start of campaign, then went through a rough stretch in May and now is back to his best form. Up next for him is Saturday's home clash against Seattle.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio - Scores brace against Toronto Duran scored two goals and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Toronto FC. He took six shots (four on target) overall in the match.

Impact Duran helped his side to a crucial win over Toronto Wednesday with his second and third goals of the season, and he's now up to four goal involvements across his last three appearances. This was also his second consecutive start for Chicago, but he will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Sounders after picking up a knock on his ankle.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jairo Torres - Still dealing with hip injury Torres is still working through a hip injury that kept him sidelined for much of June, Chicago manager Ezra Hendrickson said Friday.

Impact Torres has appeared off the bench in all three of the Fire's July games after missing all three of the June games due to this injury, that apparently is still bothering him even though he's at least been fit enough to play.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duran Palacio leads the Chicago Fire against the Seattle Sounders

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders after scoring two goals against Toronto

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire FC teenage sensation Jhon Durán named Week 20 Continental Player of the Week | MLSSoccer.com After a breakout two-goal effort to power his team's 2-0 midweek victory over Toronto FC at Solider Field, Chicago Fire FC forward Jhon Durá...

JULY 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jhon Duran shows "very high ceiling" with breakout game for Chicago Fire | MLSSoccer.com While the 2022 MLS season thus far hasn't gone the way Chicago Fire FC envisioned, they found a moment of true inspiration in Wednesday nigh...

JULY 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Durán propels Fire to 2-0 victory over Toronto Jhon Durán scored two goals early and the Chicago Fire cruised to a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC

JULY 14, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Durán propels Fire to 2-0 victory over Toronto

Jhon Durán scored two goals early and the Chicago Fire cruised to a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Jhon Duran's brace powers Chicago Fire over Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire vs Toronto Box Score - July 14, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLS coverage and scores as the Chicago Fire take on the Toronto at 12:00am UTC on July 14, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analysis of you...

JULY 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Etienne leads the Columbus Crew against D.C. United

Derrick Etienne leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with D.C

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire host Toronto in conference play

The Chicago Fire host Toronto in Eastern Conference action

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Chelsea finalizing deal for Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gaga Slonina | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report One of the MLS Transfer sagas of the season may be soon over as six-time English Premier League champions Ch...

JULY 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gaston Gimenez - Suspended against Toronto Gimenez will miss Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Gimenez picked up a booking in Saturday's defeat against the Crew, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. Mauricio Pineda (illness) could replace him in defensive midfield if he's fit enough.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Concedes three goals against Columbus Slonina made a save but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Crew.

Impact Slonina was beaten by a Derrick Etienne brace and a strike from Cucho Hernandez as his side squandered a 2-0 defeat and ended up losing on Saturday. Chicago remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table ahead of Wednesday's clash against 12th-placed Toronto FC, which have scored 26 goals in 19 matches this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio - Records assist in loss Duran took five shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Crew. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Duran got his first MLS start in about eight weeks on Saturday, and he was active in attack as he set up a Chris Mueller strike for his second assist in as many games. But Kacper Przybylko is likely to return to the striker position against Toronto FC on Wednesday.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Scores goal, assist in loss Mueller scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Crew. He took three shots (two on target) and created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Mueller was at the heart of his side's great first-half performance on Saturday, crossing to Rafael Czichos for the opener and then netting himself later on. But Columbus was able to undo all that work with a dramatic comeback in the second half and the Fire ended up defeated.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Scores goal against Columbus Czichos scored a goal and made an interception in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Crew. He also made four clearances in the match.

Impact Czichos headed in the opening goal on Saturday, which was also his first goal in MLS. But his team collapsed in the second half, blowing a 2-0 lead and losing the game in the 83rd minute. He will want to do better defensively Wednesday against Toronto FC, which have scored 26 times in 19 matches this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Navarro - Sent off against Columbus Navarro was shown a red card in the 90th minute of Saturday's defeat against the Crew following a foul on Luis Diaz for his second booking of the match. He made two clearances, two...

Impact Navarro was having a solid game defensively Saturday, his first game back after missing more than a month due to illness. But the opponents' comeback no doubt got under his skin and he was sent off late in the match, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC, where Jonathan Bornstein will likely return to left-back in his absence.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire fail to hold a 2-goal second-half lead in a 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew The Chicago Fire scored two first-half goals but faltered late, losing to the Columbus Crew 3-2. The Fire are 2-10-2 in their last 14 MLS ma...

JULY 10, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Hernández, Etienne rally Crew to 3-2 victory over Fire

Cucho Hernández got the go-ahead goal in his Columbus debut after substitute Derrick Etienne scored twice in a 12-minute span of the second half as the Crew rallied to beat the Chi...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS