GEORGIOS KOUTSIAS NEWS

Makes 30 appearaces Koutsias recorded five starts in 30 appearances during the 2024 season.

Impact Koutsias remained a bench option for the second season in a row for Chicago, getting just five starts in 30 appearances. He only scored two goals while assisting once on 25 shots (13 on target). The U22 players will play his third year of a four year contract with Chicago as he looks to work up the depth chart for the side.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Koutsias scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Koutsias entered the match in the 72nd minute and scored the game winning goal for the Fire just three minutes into his appearance. Koutsias has a goal in back-to-back appearances, but hasn't started a match since May.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Georgios Koutsias scores late to rally Fire to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls

Georgios Koutsias scored in the 75th minute with an assist from Kellyn Acosta after both players entered as substitutes three minutes earlier, sparking the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 vi...

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from international duty Koutsias (not injury related) is back from international duty and will be available to face the Red Bulls on Saturday, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Koutsias returned with no problems from his spell with Greece U21, and he should be in contention to face New York. However, Koutsias has made just two starts in 24 appearances, so he's not likely to play a significant role in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Greece U21 Koutsias has been called up by the Greece U21 national team for their upcoming U21 UEFA Championship qualifiers and will miss Saturday's match against St Louis.

Impact Koutsias has been a limited option again for Chicago since joining the team last year. He's started just twice in 24 appearances, totaling just 18 shots (nine on target) and 10 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench against Inter Miami Koutsias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Koutsias replaced Chris Mueller in the 60th minute and scored in the 82nd minute, assisted by Kellyn Acosta. Despite taking only 14 touches, Koutsias made a significant impact by finding the net. This was his first goal of the season. He has come off the bench 22 times this season and has started just two games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss Koutsias assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Koutsias recorded his first goal contribution of the season as he set up Carlos Teran's goal in the 85th minute. It came on the only chance he created in the match and he added three shots in his 33 minutes off the bench.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Koutsias had three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Koutsias led the team with three shots; however, he was unable to find the target as none of his shots were on goal. It marked the first start of the season for the forward, who has yet to score this year.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three goals in 2023 Koutsias will end the campaign making 13 starts in 27 appearances with Chicago.

Impact Koutsias only started 13 matches during his first season in the MLS, recording three goals on 18 shots (six on target). Though signing a four-year contract, the forward could continue to be a bench option after struggling in 2023.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will embark on international duty Koutsias will go on international duty to represent the Greece U21 side during the October window, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Koutsias has had an uneven season with Chicago in 2023, but he has delivered some interesting moments, so the coaching staff of the Greek side wants to take a look at him in person. Greece will take on Croatia and Portugal during the UEFA Euro U21 qualifiers on Oct. 13 and Oct. 17, respectively, but he should be back in time to face New York City FC on Oct. 21 in the regular season finale.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed after another poor performance Koutsias placed a cross (not accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Koutsias was subbed after 45 on Saturday. The 19-year-old was making no headway in the game, he had not managed any shots at goal or to accrue fantasy points from defensive or playmaking actions. As Chicago's main striker he has only managed to score once in his last 17 games. From 25 appearances (11 starts) he has scored three and delivered an assist.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores match winner Koutsias scored from his only shot-on-target in Saturday's 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.

Impact Koutsias scored the only goal of the game on Saturday in what was a poor overall performance from the striker. He only managed to place one shot-on-target and was not impactful in any other plays. He was subbed after 71. It has been a disappointing season for the 19-year-old since he joined from PAOK in February. From 23 appearances (nine starts) he has scored just three and provided one assist.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and struggles at Columbus Koutsias had one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Koutsias started his first match since Aug. 21 Wednesday but left much to be desired. The forward recorded just one off-target shot and nothing else on the attack, although he made one clearance and blocked one shot on the other end. He also picked up a yellow card in the 72nd minute, his third booking of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus New England Koutsias scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Koutsias made just his second start of the campaign after scoring the equalizer to give his side one point on the previous match and needed just 10 minutes to prove his head coach right, opening the scoring for Chicago after picking up a great long pass through two defenders. The forward was also involved on the play that led to his side's second goal midway through the first half but then couldn't add anything substantial, which ultimately led him to be subbed off during the final frame. With goals in back-to-back matches and several teammates injured, Koutsias has a strong case to remain a starter for Wednesday's visit to Toronto.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal off bench Koutsias subbed into Saturday's match against Atlanta United in the 80th minute, taking two shots and scoring a goal in the 3-3 draw.

Impact Koutsias scored a dramatic, 89th-minute equalizer on Saturday, his first goal since joining the Fire in February. He's now featured in seven of his side's last eight league games, with six of those appearances coming off the bench.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgios Koutsias scores late for Chicago Fire to draw with Atlanta United Georgios Koutsias scored the tying goal in the 89th minute Saturday night, as the Chicago Fire, a man down from the 26th minute on, rallied...

MAY 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Georgios Koutsias scores late for Chicago Fire to draw with Atlanta United Georgios Koutsias scored the tying goal in the 89th minute Saturday night, as the Chicago Fire, a man down from the 26th minute on, rallied...

MAY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Koutsias helps Fire earn 3-3 draw with Atlanta United

Georgios Koutsias scored in the 89th minute to pull the short-handed Chicago Fire into a 303 draw with Atlanta United

MAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes first MLS start Koutsias made a clearance and completed nine passes before being hooked at halftime of Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Koutsias has made four MLS appearances since joining Chicago from Greek side PAOK in the offseason, but he wasn't very impressive in his first start in what was a heavily-rotated lineup on Saturday.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Koutsias subbed into Saturday's match against the Union in the 66th minute, taking two shots, creating a chance and making a block in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Koutsias played well off the bench against Philadelphia Saturday in what was just his second MLS appearance since joining the Fire in February.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Philly Koutsias (not injury related) will "hopefully" link up with Chicago at some point next week, manager Ezra Hendrickson told reporters Wednesday.

Impact Koutsias has had to deal with the usual MLS visa issues since transferring to the Fire in late February, and will not be available still for at least one more game until he can join the squad and work his way up to fitness and speed with his new team. Kacper Przybylko and Kei Kamara remain the primary striker options in Chicago for now.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire sign Greek striker Georgios Koutsias to U22 Initiative deal | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed Greek youth international striker Georgios Koutsias, the club announced Tuesday...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Transfers to Chicago Koutsias has joined the Fire on a four-year contract with the option to extend for an additional year after transferring from Greek side PAOK, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Koutsias has scored three goals and an assist in 20 Greek Super League appearances while on-loan with Volos NPS from PAOK this season, and the 19-year-old is now moving to MLS with the Fire. It may take him a while to break into the team as he'll still have to sort out his visa and there are a few more established options up front in Kacper Przybylko and Kei Kamara at the moment, but Chicago has experience bringing in a teenage striker and helping him flourish, as they did with Jhon Duran before selling him to Aston Villa last offseason.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE