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Gabriel Slonina - Concedes two goals against Columbus Slonina made eight saves but conceded two goals in last weekend's 2-0 defeat against the Crew.

Impact Slonina's goal was battered last weekend and he was beaten by strikes from Lucas Zelarayan and Miguel Berry. The 17-year-old kept four clean sheets and allowed 16 goals in 11 MLS games this season after taking over from Bobby Shuttleworth, whose contract expires at the end of the calendar year, once Chicago was eliminated from playoff contention.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago police cancels one of officers' two regular days off as city violence spikes, nation awaits Kyle Rittenhouse verdict Chicago police officers received a notice Saturday afternoon on behalf of First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter that all full-duty officer...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Georg Heitz, Fire will be busy this offseason A new striker and reinforcements elsewhere are on the shopping list for the Fire.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Chicago Fire first team to announce offseason departures ' MLSSoccer.com For about half the league, the offseason officially began on Sunday evening as the 2021 MLS regular season drew to a close after Decision Da...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jeff Rueter: The Chicago Fire kicked off the MLS offseason... - The Athletic The Chicago Fire kicked off the MLS offseason by declining options on seven players: Robert Berić Francisco Calvo Elliot Collier Kenneth Kro...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Fire lose their season finale to the Columbus Crew 2-0 and finish 9-18-7 Lucas Zelarayan and Miguel Berry scored for the Columbus Crew in their 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire (9-18-7), who finished the season in 12...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Crew tops Fire 2-0 but defending champs miss playoffs

Lucas Zelarayan and Miguel Berry scored for Columbus in its 2-0 win Sunday over the Chicago Fire

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHTS: Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire FC ' November 07, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Columbus Crew 2, Chicago Fire FC 0 ' MLSSoccer.com While the Columbus Crew did enough to beat Chicago Fire FC 2-0 at Lower.com Field on Sunday afternoon, getting a first-half goal from Lucas...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Stanislav Ivanov - On bench against Columbus Ivanov (not injury related) is in Chicago's match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Ivanov missed the Fire's last three MLS games while traveling to Europe for his U.S. Green Card appointment, but he's back on the bench for the season finale and might get some playing time on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Klopas, Jonathan Bornstein deserve roles with 2022 Fire Whoever coaches the Fire next year should find a way to keep Klopas on the staff and preserve a roster spot for Bornstein.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Source: Alvaro Medran not returning to Chicago Fire in 2022 ' MLSSoccer.com Alvaro Medran will not be returning to Chicago Fire FC in 2022, a source confirmed to MLSsoccer.com. Medran had club options for 2022 and 20...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Columbus faces Chicago after Zelarrayan's 2-goal game

Columbus takes on Chicago after Lucas Zelarrayan registered two goals against DC United

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Slonina is making waves — and not only for becoming the Chicago Fire's 'scary' good goalkeeper. The Addison native's unrelenting work ethic and maturity are well beyond his 17 years. Ask around and you’ll get a range of descriptions for Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina: Mature. Composed. Intelligent. “Scary” good....

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Fire's Gabriel Slonina: I want to be the greatest goalkeeper in the world ' MLSSoccer.com Gabriel Slonina has taken MLS by storm during the second half of the 2021 season, with the 17-year-old homegrown goalkeeper one of the brigh...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Vaccine mandate refusal sidelines 2 dozen Chicago Fire Department personnel; judge hears police union bid to pause shot reporting rule The firefighters union head said response times could be affected.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Fabian Herbers - Takes two shots against New York City Herbers took two shots on target and won three of three tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Herbers was a threat in attack on Wednesday, but he wasn't able to find a would-be equalizer for his side. Next weekend is the season finale against the Crew, which have conceded 44 goals in 32 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Gimenez - Creates two chances in loss Gimenez made a block and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Gimenez was solid from midfield on Wednesday but his side just couldn't break through against NYCFC. He will finish his season next weekend against the Crew, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Beric - Takes shot in loss Beric took a shot on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Beric was held quiet by New York City on Wednesday, but with five goals in his last six appearances, he will want to end the season on a high against Columbus next weekend.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Medran - Takes two shots in loss Medran took two shots (one on target) and made a block in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Medran was solid on both sides of the ball against New York City, b but it wasn't enough to earn a result for his side on Wednesday. Next weekend is the season finale against the Crew, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Concedes goal against New York City Slonina made three saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Slonina was only beaten by a Valentin Castellanos penalty kick in a valiant effort on Wednesday. The 17-year-old has four clean sheets in his inaugural MLS season, and he will want to end it on a high in next weekend's finale against the Crew, which have scored 41 goals in 32 matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire's 2-game winning streak ends with a 1-0 loss at New York City FC NYCFC, which has won back-to-back games, moved past Orlando City into fourth in the Eastern Conference standings with 47 points.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Castellanos scores to help NYCFC beat Fire 1-0

Valentín Castellanos scored on a penalty kick in the 51st minute and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 1-0

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. Chicago Fire FC ' October 27, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM