Impact Czichos was a surprise inclusion in the injury report, though it appears to have been a minor injury. The defender is in the starting XI and should expect to play a full 90 once again.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Starting Saturday Czichos (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Orlando City.
Added to injury report Czichos (thigh) was added to the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with Orlando.
Impact Czichos was added to the injury report for Saturday's clash, and could be a doubt Saturday. The defender is likely to be a starter once again if he is fit and able to play, though this thigh injury could be a concern. Czichos joined Chicago from FC Koln during the winter transfer window.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four clearances against Miami Czichos made four clearances in a 0-0 stalemate against Inter Miami on Saturday.
Impact Czichos had a decent outing for the visitors. The 31-year-old made four clearances. Other than that, Czichos also made three interceptions.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Fire FC sign defender Rafael Czichos from German Bundesliga ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed center back Rafael Czichos from German Bundesliga side FC Köln through the 2024...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Transfers to Chicago Czichos has signed a three-year contract with the Fire after transferring from FC Koln, the club announced Sunday.
Impact Czichos leaves Koln after being a Bundesliga starter for the last two-and-a-half years. The 31-year-old should plug right into Chicago's starting lineup in central defense heading into 2022.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first assist of season Czichos assisted once, created one chance, made three tackles (two won) and intercepted once during the 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.
Impact Czichos continued his tremendous defensive play in the draw. The defender is by far one of the most consistent center-backs in the league and he gathers peripherals with ease. He is also starting to jump more in the attack and on set-pieces which will help his upside. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.4 shots, 0.2 created chances, 2.0 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Arminia Bielefeld Czichos has been included in the starting XI in the match against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.
Impact Czichos will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from an undisclosed injury.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Czichos (undisclosed) is training individually during Tuesday's training session.
Impact Czichos is returning from yet another small injury and is training on his own Tuesday. The defender will hope to be active for a Saturday trip to Bielefeld.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Czichos (undisclosed) is back in training Friday, before a Saturday clash with Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.
Impact Czichos is making a return to training while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The defender figures to be back in the starting XI if he avoids an set backs Friday.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores own goal in draw Czichos won five aerials, made four clearances and scored an own goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.
Impact Czichos played well but miscued his clearance and put into his own net on 89 minutes. He's been solid defensively so far this season, winning four of five tackles this season along with 13 clearances. His next match is against Leipzig on September 18.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cologne beats Kiel with early goals to stay in Bundesliga
Cologne has kept its place in the Bundesliga after recovering from a first-leg setback to beat second-division Holstein Kiel 5-2 on aggregate in the promotion-relegation playoffMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills stat sheet in draw Czichos made five tackles (three won), three clearances and three interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Hertha Berlin.
Impact Czichos was everywhere on the defensive end, racking up some nice defensive numbers and being a major reason why the opposition couldn't attempt more than one shot during the whole match. The centre back will need to be at his best next Saturday, when his side will try to avoid relegation during a home match against last-placed Schalke.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern underlines title credentials routing Cologne 5-1
Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski has netted twice to help Bayern Munich rout Cologne 5-1 and consolidate its league lead by ending its two-game winless streakFEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
American teen Hoppe scores but Schalke loses 2-1 to Cologne
American teenager Matthew Hoppe scored for the third consecutive Bundesliga game but couldn’t prevent Schalke from slumping to a 2-1 loss to fellow struggler CologneJANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
17th time unlucky as Kruse finally sees penalty saved
Max Kruse finally failed to convert from the spot after a record 16 successful penalties in the BundesligaNOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
