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Chicago Fire FC sign homegrown forward Missael Rodríguez to long-term deal ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed forward Missael Rodríguez to a homegrown deal through the 2025 season with a cl...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gaston Gimenez - Called up to national team Gimenez's participation with the Paraguay National Team this week might make him unavailable for the Fire in MLS action this weekend.

Impact The quick turnaround between Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia and Saturday's MLS clash against New England means that Gimenez might not be fit and ready to play for Chicago from the start in the match. Luka Stojanovic could fill in for him in midfield if necessary.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Don't blame Mrs. O'Leary's cow for the Great Chicago Fire The 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 will mean more talk about Mrs. O’Leary and her cow.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Fire FC named finalist for Annual Citizen Awards for work in community ' MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC, in the midst of a week of celebrations for its new crest launch, has something else to celebrate. The club has been named a...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire FC officially launch new crest, announce week of celebrations ' MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC officially unveiled the club’s new crest on Monday, kicking off a week of special events that coincides with the 150th anniv...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gaston Gimenez - Takes three shots in loss Gimenez took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Toronto FC. He also made a block, an interception and won one of one tackles in the mat...

Impact Gimenez was pushed into attacking midfield once again on Sunday, and he was dangerous in attack against Toronto with three shots and a chance created in two consecutive games now. But he will face a much tougher test Oct. 16 against the Revolution, which are running away with the Supporters Shield at the moment.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Concedes three goals against Toronto Slonina made three saves but conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Slonina was beaten by strikes from Marco Delgado, Omar Gonzalez and Yeferson Soteldo on Sunday, regressing a bit after back-to-back clean sheets against Nashville and New York. It won't get any easier after the international window against the Revolution, which have scored an MLS-high 57 goals in 29 matches this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Beric - Scores goal against Toronto Beric scored a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Toronto FC. He took three shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Beric scored in his second consecutive game on Sunday, though his side was eventually overwhelmed by a Toronto side that's gaining ground on his own team in the standings. It won't get any easier after the international window against the top-of-the-table Revolution, which have conceded 34 goals in 29 matches this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC burn the Chicago Fire and head into the break on a five-game unbeaten run The Toronto FC attack was fire against the Chicago Fire at a cool and damp BMO Field on Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Chicago Fire lose their 1st game after firing coach Raphael Wicky 3-1 to Toronto FC Yeferson Soteldo had a goal and an assist and Toronto FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Sunday, spoiling Frank Klopas’ first game as the Fire’...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Toronto FC rallies to defeat Chicago Fire TORONTO - Yeferson Soteldo scored a goal and set up another to help Toronto FC extend its unbeaten run in all competitions to five games wit...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire FC ' October 03, 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Toronto FC 3, Chicago Fire FC 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Yeferson Soteldo scored a goal and added an assist as Toronto FC defeat Chicago Fire FC 3-1 at BMO Field on Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Robert Beric, Chicago Fire FC - 16th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fabian Herbers - Comes off injured against Toronto Herbers was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Toronto FC in the 21st minute after suffering an injury. He assisted a goal in the match before being taken off.

Impact It is unclear whether Herbers will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. Chicago next plays the Revolution on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Calvo - On bench against Toronto Calvo (thigh) is in Chicago's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Toronto FC.

Impact Calvo was sidelined for the entire month of September and he missed six games with a thigh injury, but he's back on the bench on Sunday and might get some minutes.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

TFC looks to extend unbeaten run to five games Toronto FC looks to continue its climb out of the nether regions of Major League Soccer and dispatch another team under new management when...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Life after Raphael Wicky: Where does Chicago Fire FC go?  ' MLSSoccer.com The future of Chicago Fire FC is once again in limbo following Thursday's announcement that the club has parted ways with head coach Raphael...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago visits Toronto FC, aims to break 3-game road slide

Chicago travels to Toronto FC looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire fire head coach Raphael Wicky

The Chicago Fire fired head coach Raphael Wicky on Thursday, a day after the MLS team beat New York City FC 2-0 for its first victory in a month

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Beric - Scores, assists in win Beric scored one goal, provided one assist, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered one cross and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus NYCFC.

Impact Beric had an excellent offensive outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net and provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now registered one goal and one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing six shots, two chances created and five crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Medran - Provides assist versus NYCFC Medran provided one assist, took one shot off target, created one chance, delivered three crosses, won one tackle and drew three fouls in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus NYCFC.

Impact Medran had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist to help his side to take all three points. The midfielder usually racks up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces, resulting in four shots, four chances created and 10 crosses in his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Navarro - Scores in win Navarro scored one goal on one shot on target, created one chance, won three tackles, made three interceptions and committed six fouls in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus NYCFC.

Impact Navarro found the back of the net Wednesday for his first goal of the season. The midfielder does not appear on the scoresheet often as he is better known to be racking up defensive stats, including 11 tackles won, 10 interceptions and 10 clearances in his last six appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Slonina - Makes three saves in win Slonina made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus NYCFC.

Impact Slonina had a great outing between the sticks Wednesday as he made three saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in his last four appearances, along with producing 14 saves and allowing five goals in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE