HUGO CUYPERS NEWS

Starts all games played Cuypers started all 31 games played in MLS for Chicago.

Impact Cuypers led the team in goals scored with just 10, which was not as much as he expected, after scoring 17 goals in 34 games with Gent the season prior. He did gather up 74 shots (36 accurate) with 37 chances created and 37 tackles. The forward is signed on for another two years, keeping him in Chicago.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Cuypers (personal) is back in the starting lineup for the weekend meeting with Toronto.

Impact Cuypers stayed out of the previous two games following the birth of his son and rejoined the squad prior to the match against Toronto. He's the team's top offensive contributor with 10 goals and two assists in 29 league matches played this year. His return to the lineup pushes Tom Barlow back to a bench role.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Wednesday Cuypers did not play Wednesday against Nashville following the birth of his son.

Impact Cuypers missed his first match of the season and for good reasons following the birth of his child. He had previously started all 29 MLS matched during his first season in the league, recording 10 goals with two assists on 70 shots (32 on target). Georgios Koutsias saw the rare start in the attack in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Cuypers took three shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Cuypers was held off the scoresheet, but led Chicago with three shots during Saturday's victory. The forward doesn't have a goal involvement over his last three starts, but has combined for nine shots and four chances created over that timeframe as a regular starter for the Fire.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing Saturday Cuypers generated two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus D.C. United.

Impact Cuypers couldn't find the back of the net for a second straight match Saturday, failing to score on his two shots. Ultimately, it was a pretty poor match altogether for the forward, with his two tackles won being his only other significant stat. This adds to a disappointing streak of matches, with only one goal in his past seven appearances.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late Cuypers scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Cuypers recorded a goal late in the match Saturday to help give the team the tie Saturday. He's started all 26 MLS games during his first campaign in the league, recording 10 goals with two assists while producing 32 chances created and 30 tackles (21 won).

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assist with four shots in away win Cuypers assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58t...

Impact Cuypers assisted Brian Gutierrez in the 69th minute as he unselfishly squared the ball past the keeper to leave an open net for his teammate. The Belgian only surpassed his tally of two chances created in this game twice this season, and only on three other occasions did he surpass his four shots.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Cuypers took two off target shots during Saturday's 0-0 draw with New York City FC.

Impact Cuypers was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two shots in the match. The forward has combined for two goals, nine shots and two chances created over his last three appearances while starting every match for the Fire this season.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire against the San Jose Earthquakes

Hugo Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Philadelphia Union

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets game-winning brace Wednesday Cuypers scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 victory versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Cuypers scored two late goals, including the game-winning strike that completed Chicago's three-goal comeback in the final stages of the match. The striker continues to flourish upfront for the Fire, and he elevated his scoring tally to nine goals, as well as one assist, in 21 starts in 2024.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers scores 2 late goals, Fire rally to beat Union 4-3

Hugo Cuypers scored two goals in the closing minutes — including one in stoppage time — and Gastón Giménez also scored a goal late to help the Chicago Fire rally and beat the Phila...

JULY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in loss Cuypers scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Cuypers notched his seventh goal of the season as he extended his goal scoring streak to four games in the 69th minute. The forward has taken 14 shots over the past four games as he's excelled offensively.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for third straight game Cuypers scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Cuypers scored for a third consecutive game as he fired a shot from the right side of the box to give his side a 2-1 lead in the 57th minute of play. He is now up to six goals on the season and has a goal contribution in each of the last four outings. This also marked the fourth time in 18 appearances on the season where Cuypers registered more than three shots.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers ignites three-goal second half, propels Fire to 4-1 romp over Toronto

Hugo Cuypers scored first in a three-goal second half and the Chicago Fire cruised to a 4-1 victory over Toronto FC

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another goal Cuypers scored one goal with two shots (one on goal) during Chicago's 2-1 win Saturday against the Galaxy.

Impact A mistimed Galaxy clearance left Cuypers one-on-one against goalkeeper Novak Micovic, and the striker made use of his opportunity. For the second time across 2024, he has logged a goal in back-to-back games, a strong output going into the upcoming break.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer Cuypers scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Cuypers leveled the match from inside the box Wednesday, scoring a second half goal as Chicago drew 1-1 with Orlando. The goal was Cuypers's second over his most recent five matches, a span over which he's registered 13 shot attempts (seven on target) and created seven chances. Since moving to Chicago ahead of the season from Belgian side K.A.A. Gent, Cuypers has started in each of Chicago's 16 league matches, scored four goals and supplied a single assist.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers scores late to help Fire tie Orlando City Hugo Cuypers scored in the second half to help the host Chicago Fire rally for a 1-1 draw against Orlando City on Wednesday.The Fire (2-8-6,...

MAY 30 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Cuypers rallies Fire to 1-1 draw with Orlando City

Hugo Cuypers scored midway through the second half to rally the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 draw with Orlando City

MAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in draw Cuypers assisted once to go with two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Cuypers made up for his lack of shots with a nice one-touch pass that led to Kellyn Acosta's 53rd-minute goal during the weekend clash. The forward made an impact on the score sheet after a pair of unsuccessful games. He'll look to remain an offensive threat, aiming to add to his totals of three goals and one assist if he leads the front line in upcoming fixtures.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Cuypers recorded two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact Cuypers didn't have many chances to find the back of the net for the Fire in this one, though at least he recorded his third straight contest with two or more total shots. Cuypers only has three goals on the season, and he's expected to lead the line when the Fire takes on Columbus on Saturday.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to St. Louis Cuypers placed two shots, scoring with his one on goal effort. He also created three chances in Saturday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis City SC.

Impact Cuypers was not at his most effective Saturday. He only managed one on goal effort, but he did convert it to contribute the Fire's only goal of the match. The Belgian striker has not been in great form, this was the first time he has found the net in seven games.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Productive despite defeat Cuypers registered five shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus New England Revolution.

Impact Cuypers led his side in shots and chances created against Revolution but failed to make the score sheet for the sixth time in a row. He has featured as part of a two-man front line lately after being a lone striker earlier in the season. In any case, he could have opportunities to get back on track if he continues to see consistent action in the opposition box.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Cuypers scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New England Revolution.

Impact Cuypers and Fabian Herbers took advantage of a 2-on-1 situation to help the Fire log their only goal Saturday. For the former, he logged his second goal of the 2024 MLS season, marking back-to-back games with one scored.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Montreal Cuypers scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Cuypers scored the equalizer in the 95th minute assisted by Carlos Teran. This was his first goal involvement this season in four appearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to Chi Town Cuypers is making a move to the MLS after agreeing on a transfer from K.A.A Gent to the Chicago Fire as a designated played on a two year deal, with an option for the 2027 season.

Impact Cuypers is moving to the United States after spending the last 11 years playing in Europe. He's played for Gent for the last year and a half, recording 90 appearances in all competitions, totaling 50 goals and 15 assists. The forward was also the top scorer in the Jupiler Pro League last campaign with 20 goals. Cuypers will also bring experience playing in a European competitions with two season in the Conference League, making 16 appearances while generating 9 goals and two assists. His six goals during the 2022/23 UECL was tied for second most that season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE