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Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Late rally leads Chicago Fire to victory over Philadelphia UnionHugo Cuypers’ brace in the final eight-plus minutes Wednesday night enabled the Chicago Fire to erase a two-goal deficit and beat the visiti...
Oliver Semmle - Concedes four goals WednesdaySemmle made six saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to Chicago Fire.
ImpactSemmle had another woeful showing, and while he didn't have a lot of blame on the goals he conceded, the fact that he was beaten four times can't be overlooked. Semmle has given up 29 goals across 17 appearances, but he figures to remain in a starting role as long as Andre Blake (knee) remains sidelined.
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Chris Mueller - Credited with assist WednesdayMueller assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Philadelphia Union.
ImpactMueller assisted one of Hugo Cuypers' goals, but he did it with an aerial set-up following a cross into the far post. Mueller has recorded 15 appearances (eight starts) this season and this was his first assist, so his fantasy upside remains fairly low.
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Gaston Gimenez - Scores stunning volleyGaston Gimenez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 victory versus Philadelphia Union.
ImpactGimenez made the most of his minutes out there, and the central midfielder scored one of the best goals of the week with a stunning ball following a cross into the box. Gimenez hasn't been a regular starter for Chicago as in past seasons, and that has limited his fantasy upside. In fact, this was just his first goal -- and sixth start -- of 2024.
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Rafael Czichos - Credited with assistCzichos assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory against Philadelphia Union.
ImpactCzichos went into the opposing box to fight for a cross late in the second half, and his deflection allowed Gaston Gimenez to score with a stunning volley. Czichos is a huge threat in the air and has value in set-piece situations, but the veteran defender earns most of his value via defensive stats.
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Hugo Cuypers - Nets game-winning brace WednesdayCuypers scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 victory versus Philadelphia Union.
ImpactCuypers 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.
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Jack McGlynn - Scores vs. ChicagoMcGlynn scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to Chicago Fire.
ImpactMcGlynn bolstered Philadelphia's lead even further with a long-range effort that defeated Chris Brady in the early stages of the second half. Even though he plays as a central midfielder, McGlynn has found a way to make an impact in the final third, as evidenced by the fact he's bagged three goals and three assists this season. He continues to have a breakout season in midfield for the Union.
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