FABIAN HERBERS NEWS

On bench against Charlotte Herbers (thigh) is on the bench in Saturday's matchup versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Herbers could see minutes in this game following a three-match absence due to a muscular problem. He has featured in both the midfield and front lines, so he's most likely to challenge Caden Clark and Victor Loturi for playing time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal aims for first victory of the season, hosts Charlotte FC

CF Montreal aims for its first victory of the season when it hosts Charlotte FC

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rossi and the Columbus Crew host CF Montreal

Diego Rossi leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with CF Montreal after scoring two goals against D.C

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training fully Herbers (thigh) was involved in team training Wednesday, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Herbers has finally seen a boost to team training from individual training, with the attacker working with his teammates Wednesday. This puts him in a decent spot but it still may be too soon for Saturday, likely needing a bit more time to get his legs underneath him.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal seeks first win of the season, visits the Chicago Fire

CF Montreal looks for its first win of the season when it visits the Chicago Fire

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training to the side Herbers (thigh) is continuing to train and work on his return, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Herbers has made his way outside for training after being indoors all of last week, with the attacker working on the second pitch. That said, he has yet to rejoin his teammates. This will likely leave him questionable for Saturday's match against the Fire, more on the doubtful side.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trains inside, unlikely Saturday Herbers is doubtful for Saturday's match against Nashville after training inside Friday, according to Maxime Truman of DC Coulisses.

Impact Herbers looks likely to be left out Saturday, as he suffered an injury that has forced him to train inside after an early exit in his last outing. He has started in three of their four games thus far, so this will be something to monitor, with Caden Clark as a plausible replacement.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Montreal Herbers has signed a two-year contract with Montreal.

Impact Herbers spent the 20224 season with Chicago, notching three goals, four assists and 29 chances created across 30 appearances (24 starts). Given his vast experience at the MLS level, Herbers should be a regular starter in midfield for Montreal.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set for free agency Herbers is out of contract and will be eligible for free agency.

Impact Herbers' time with Chicago will likely come to end as he is set for free agency. He has been part of the side since 2019, completing his second straight campaign as a starter. In 2024, the midfielder scored three goals with four assists, totaling 59 tackles, 29 crosses (nine won) and 29 chances created. His four assists is a career high, while also surpassing his career high for tackles as well.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal in 27 games. Herbers scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Herbers scored his third goal of the season, but it was only his first goal in 27 MLS games since March. It is the first time he has taken a shot in eight games and his first shot on target in 23 games. Despite bringing the game back to 1-1, regular goals or games with four shots will not be coming.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Herbers (leg) trained fully on Thursday and is an option to face Inter Miami on Saturday, Joe Chatz of OnTapSports reports.

Impact Herbers didn't play against New York City FC despite being handed a questionable tag, but his involvement in training Thursday is certainly a step in the right direction for him. Herbers has been a regular flor Chicago this season, making 20 starts out of his 24 league appearances.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Herbers (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against NYCFC.

Impact Herbers has been added to the injury list following the clubs return from Leagues Cup play, having been affected in the leg. However, he has not yet been ruled out, likely facing a fitness test ahead of the match to decide his availability. If fit, he will likely see the start but if not, expect Chris Mueller to fill his spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Herbers has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to Cincinnati.

Impact Herbers had started all but one match in the last six appearances, assisting twice in that span. He is set to return to the midfielder for Chicago, having started 18 times in 22 appearances

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not eligable for weekend Herbers had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Herbes saw his fifth yellow card in 17 matches and will serve his first suspension of the season. He's been able to score twice while assisting four times in 22 appearances, 18 of them coming as starts. Gaston Gimenez will likley remain at midfield for the clash with NYCFC on Saturday in his absence.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in 4-1 win Herbers assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Herbers got the scoring started by sending in a cross for Maren Haile-Selassie, who knocked in a header in the 41st minute of play. Herbers came up with his second assist in the 89th minute, where he provided Allan Arigoni with a shot from the right side of the box. Herbers is now up to four assists on the year, thanks to his season-high two assists and two accurate crosses in the match. He also snagged a season-high five interceptions.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shoots twice in win Herbers had two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Herbers finished this game without a goal or assist, marking the first time this season that he has gone consecutive matches without a goal involvement. He will look to add to his two goals and two assists next time out against the Red Bulls, who have allowed seven goals in seven contests.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Herbers assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Less than six games into the Fire's 2024 season, Herbers has multiple assists across it. Already, he is only one assist away from logging his career high in the statistical category.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Herbers scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Herbers continued his impressive start to the season with a goal in the 72nd minute assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie, his third goal contribution in three matches this season. It came on his lone shot in the match. He also put in solid defensive work as he won two tackles, intercepted three passes and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in both Chicago goals Herbers had an assist and scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Herbers set up Brian Gutierrez in the 39th minute before scoring himself in the 82nd while leading the Fire with three shots in the match. Herbers is already a third of the way to his goal involvements across 32 appearances from a season ago.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exercises contract Herbers is set to remain in Chicago after exercising his contract for the 2024 season.

Impact Herbers had a good season in Chi Town that earned him a place on the team for 2024. He scored four goals and two assists in 32 matches while generating 42 tackles (31 won) and 37 crosses (six won). The midfielder also tied his career high for both goals and assists during his fifth campaign with the team.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up two goals Herbers assisted twice to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 4-1 win against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Herbers assisted Xherdan Shaqiri for the opener in the 49th minute. He also assisted Maren Haile-Selassie in the 62nd minute. He missed two big chances in the 15th and 76th minute. He also contributed defensively with four tackles. This was his first goal involvement since he scored against Nashville in July. He was replaced by Carlos Teran in the 85th minute.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another winner Herbers scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Nashville SC.

Impact The 2023 Fire have won two of their last three games by a score of 1-0. Both times Herbers scored to cement the Fire their three points. With three goals across his last four appearances so far, it is safe to say he is on an incredible roll unlike ever before.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner against Sporting KC Herbers scored a goal off his lone shot and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Herbers recovered from the knock he picked up on the previous match and was not only able to play for almost an hour but also left the pitch as the hero for Chicago as he scored the lone goal of the match with a one-timed shot from around the penalty spot in the 47th minute. That's now back-to-back matches on the scoring sheet for the midfielder, who will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Orlando.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Herbers (undisclosed) is not listed in Chicago's injury report to face Sporting KC on Saturday.

Impact Herbers appeared to pick up a knock in Wednesday's win over Portland, but the issue seems to have been minor as he doesn't carry an injury designation into the weekend.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Herbers scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and seven crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Portland Timbers. He was subbed off due to injury in the...

Impact Herbers came off with an injury after scoring during Wednesday's win. The forward has scored twice in 16 appearances (11 starts) though he has largely fallen out of the starting XI in recent matches. The forward will have limited rest before a Saturday trip to Kansas City.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE