MAREN HAILE-SELASSIE NEWS

Scores five goals in 2024 Haile-Selassie ends the 2024 season making 23 starts in 27 appearances for Chicago.

Impact Haile-Selassie missed a month of the season early with an injury, resulting in 23 starts in 27 appearances. In that span, he was able to score five times with two assists, totaling 40 shots (19 on target), 86 crosses (16 accurate) ad 34 chances created. In two seasons with Chicago, the midfielder has scored 11 goals while assisting five times as he enters another year of his contract.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Toronto Haile-Selassie is not in the match squad Saturday against Toronto due to the birth of his child, according to the club.

Impact Haile-Selassie is unavailable for the first time since May after being active as a right winger in recent games. Justin Reynolds will be on the field in his place, while it remains unclear if Haile-Selassie will be involved in the midweek visit to Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two corners in 1-0 defeat Haile-Selassie generated five crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Nashville SC.

Impact Haile-Selassie produced five crosses, joint-most in the match. Four of them were accurate, the most by any player on the day. Haile-Selassie also made an interception.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses Haile-Selassie crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Haile-Selassie was held off the scoresheet, but led the Fire with four crosses during Saturday's win. The wide-man hasn't had a goal involvement since July, but remains a consistent crossing threat with 23 over his last three matches as a locked in starter at the club.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leads match in crosses Haile-Selassie registered nine crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact Haile-Selassie wasn't all that active in his 90 minutes of play Saturday but still managed to whip in nine crosses, although not a single was accurate. This marks his second-highest total for crosses in a match, only doing better in the previous contest with his 10.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Haile-Selassie registered nine crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Haile-Selassie delivered the most crosses in the game, created three chances, and contributed defensively with a tackle. He enjoyed a prolific period a couple of months ago, notching five goal involvements in four games, but has since gone without a goal involvement.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot Haile-Selassie took one shot (on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 0-0 draw with New York City FC.

Impact Haile-Selassie was held off the scoresheet for the second straight match following a run of four straight matches with a goal. The wide man has combined for eight shots, three chances created and 11 crosses over his last three starts.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cold ending to streak Haile-Selassie logged three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners during the Fire's loss Sunday at San Jose.

Impact After scoring in four consecutive games, Haile-Selassie's goal streak came to a screeching halt Sunday, during which he logged zero shots on target for the first time since May. Since June, the forward has been quite accurate with his shots, logging 10 on goal with 19.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Philly Haile-Selassie scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Haile-Selassie bagged the opening goal for the Fire, though he was certainly lucky to find the back of the net after a bounce off a low cross left him in front of goal from very close range. The winger is not a reliable goalscoring threat, however, so his fantasy upside will be tied to the goalscoring contributions he might produce.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in three straight Haile-Selassie scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Seattle.

Impact Haile-Selassie found the back of the net in the 30th minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Chicago with three shots. The forward has goals in three straight matches to go along with nine shots, two chances created and five crosses over that same timeframe.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Haile-Selassie scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Haile-Selassie notched his third goal of the season as he converted a penalty kick in the 53rd minute to get his team on the board. Additionally, he played a full 90 minutes for the first time since returning from his leg injury.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Buries second of the season Haile-Selassie scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Toronto FC.

Impact Haile-Selassie picked up his second consecutive start in what marked his fifth game back from a three-week injury absence. He looked in great form while netting the opening goal of the match on a header from the center of the box in the 41st minute. He also registered three shots for a second consecutive outing and accounted for at least one chance created for a third straight appearance.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Active during start Haile-Selassie logged three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner during Chicago's win Saturday against the Galaxy.

Impact Haile-Selassie returned from his previous injury on May 19. After serving as a substitute for the remainder of May, he began June by entering Chicago's starting XI. Haile-Selassie finished the spring with 14 shots (seven on goal), 18 crosses (two accurate) and 10 chances created.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to questionable Haile-Selassie (leg) is now questionable for Wednesday's match against Charlotte, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Haile-Selassie appears to have seen a rise in fitness, as he was not expected to return for another two games but could now feature Wednesday after being listed as questionable. He did start in every match before picking up his injury, so he will hope to earn the start immediately if fit, although he will likely serve off the bench in his return after the extended absence.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against RBNY Haile-Selassie was subbed off due to injury in the 64th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against New York Red Bulls, per James Birle of WFUV Sports.

Impact Haile-Selassie only played 64 minutes before coming off with an undisclosed injury. He's been able to start all eight matches played, scoring and assisting once on 14 shots (six on target) and 21 crosses (two accurate).

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Montreal Haile-Selassie scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-3 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Haile-Selassie scored in first half stoppage time assisted by Rafael Czichos. He also made tackle. He now has consecutive goal involvements in the last two games.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Columbus Haile-Selassie assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Haile-Selassie recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Fabian Herbers goal in the 72nd minute which tied the match at 1-1. It was the only chance he created in the match and he added two shots (one on target), one tackle and one clearance before being subbed off in the 89th minute for Jonathan Dean.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Chicago permanently Haile-Selassie has his contract purchased from Chicago from FC Lugano, keeping him with the team for the 2024 season.

Impact Haile-Selassie was a super sub for the team, scoring six goals with three assists in 32 matches, 20 of them coming as starts. He also recorded 60 crosses (10 accurate), 35 chances created and 29 tackles (19 won). The midfielder will return for his second season in the MLS and is set to compete for a regular starting role on the team.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Super sub against Inter Miami Haile-Selassie scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Inter Miami CF.

Impact Haile-Selassie replaced Brian Gutierrez in the 55th minute. He scored in the 62nd minute assisted by Fabian Herbers and in the 65th minute assisted by Ousmane Doumbia. He also recorded two tackles. He broke his goal scoring drought as his last goal was against Montreal in mid-July. He has been brought off the bench 10 times this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in draw Haile-Selassie recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Haile-Selassie failed to get on the scoresheet being completely shut down for the sixth match in a row. The winger started the season hot but has been inconsistent throughout the season with his goal contributions coming in bursts. Haile-Selassie has earned seven goal contributions in 26 appearances since making the swap to MLS.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Haile-Selassie scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Haile-Selassie scored one goal and recorded one assist Wednesday, his second match this season with multiple goal contributions. He finished the match with just one shot and one chance created in his 67 minutes, but it was all he needed to make a massive impact on the match.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Haile-Selassie assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Haile-Selassie now has multiple assists across the 2023 MLS season. This summer has been rough for him so far, with more substitute appearances than starts limiting his output. But with his latest assist, Haile-Selassie will enter mid-July with at least a little bit of momentum.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus Portland Haile-Selassie is on the bench for Wednesday's match against the Portland timbers.

Impact Haile-Selassie was added on the injury report with a lower leg injury, but seems to a minor injury as he is available off the bench.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Haile-Selassie (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's trip to Portland, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Haile-Selassie is on the injury report Wednesday after picking up a lower leg injury. The extent of the injury is unclear but it's certainly a concern as the forward has earned a consistent role in the starting XI. Haile-Selassie has scored three times and assisted once during 15 appearances (12 starts) since joining MLS.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Haile-Selassie had three chances created and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Haile-Selassie created three chances Saturday, his fourth match this season with three or more. He also won his lone attempted tackle and drew one foul in his 78 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE