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Logs assist versus New England Shaqiri made an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and suffered eight fouls during Saturday's 3-3 draw against New England.

Impact Shaqiri assisted his side's first goal with a beautiful long pass through two defenders with just 10 minutes into the game and was involved in many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. After some early-season struggles, it looks like the star playmaker is starting to be at his best as he had two assists and 10 chances created over the last four starts.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Shaqiri took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Atlanta United. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Shaqiri was involved in two Fire goals on Saturday, sending in the corner kick that was diverted in by Atlanta's Juan Jose Purata and then delivering the long ball that Kacper Przybylko chested down for Maren Haile-Selassie to strike. His performances have stepped up a notch recently as he has four shots and one assist from eight chances created across his last four league games in attacking midfield.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Shaqiri recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Shaqiri managed the most crosses in his team (2). He also recorded two key passes, two tackles, one shot and one clearance. He is yet to score in the eight games he has played but has assisted once. He averages 1.5 key passes and one shot per game. He is yet to be booked this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaqiri, Insigne and Chicharito headline highest-paid players in MLS

Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri remained Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player this year, and the league’s average salary rose 3...

Shaqiri, Insigne and Chicharito headline highest-paid players in MLS

Shaqiri highest-paid in MLS, salaries rise 3.1% to $473K average

Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri remained Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player this year, and the league’s average salary rose 3.1% to just over $473,000

MAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against St. Louis Shaqiri created four chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against St. Louis City. He also took a shot and made an interception in the match.

Impact Shaqiri grabbed his first goal involvement of the season in assisting a Rafael Czichos header with a free kick on Saturday. He's started two consecutive MLS matches in attacking midfield for Chicago, though there has been plenty of lineup changes in those games.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Shaqiri took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Shaqiri started in attacking midfield among a heavily rotated cast to face Nashville Saturday in what turned out to be Ezra Hendrickson's final game as the Fire's manager. He could have a chance to earn his way back into the preferred XI under new manager Frank Klopas, and he was named a starter in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday ahead of Chris Mueller, who wasn't fully fit.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench vs. New York Shaqiri subbed in and played the final 20 minutes or so of Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Shaqiri is fit but he returned to a role off the bench Saturday, likely an admission that Brian Gutierrez is playing better in the attacking midfield role for Chicago than Shaqiri is at the moment.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Shaqiri took four corners and completed one accurate cross in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Shaqiri returned to the XI in attacking midfield on Sunday after recovering from an upper leg injury he suffered in mid-March, but he wasn't very effective against Atlanta before being hooked around the hour mark. Brian Gutierrez is playing much better than him in the No. 10 role at the moment.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Atlanta Shaqiri (upper leg) is in Chicago's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Atlanta United.

Impact Shaqiri is making his first start in more than a month Sunday after recovering from an upper leg injury that made him miss four matches all together. He's lining up alongside Fabian Herbers in defensive midfield with Brain Gutierrez pushed further up in attack.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Will Shaqiri's return light fire under Chicago?

Two of Major League Soccer's biggest stars could go head-to-head Sunday, when Xherdan Shaqiri's Chicago Fire will play Thiago Almada's Atlan...

MLS Footnotes: Will Shaqiri's return light fire under Chicago?

Returns to injury report Shaqiri (upper leg) is questionable once more for Sunday's clash with Atlanta, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Shaqiri made his way back into the first team during a two-all draw with Philadelphia, and despite playing off the bench he returns to the injury report before the clash with Atlanta. The fact that Shaqiri was able to play Sunday is a good sign that he could see more playing time against Atlanta.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 25 minute in return Shaqiri recorded 10 passes in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Shaqiri made his return to the squad after missing the last four matches with an upper leg injury. It may take him another match to two to regain full match fitness, with Maren Haile-Selassie still expected to start in the midfield for Saturday's trip to Atlanta.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Shaqiri (upper leg) was back in training with Chicago this week and is once again listed as questionable in the injury report to face the Union on Saturday.

Impact Shaqiri has been out for a month now with this upper leg injury he suffered in his side's previous match against Philadelphia on March 12. But he's back in training now and could be available for selection at the weekend, potentially even taking back over from Brian Gutierrez as the starter in attacking midfield.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make return Saturday Shaqiri (upper leg) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Minnesota United, "Shaq is a possibility [for this weekend]. "It's likely, but it's not a for-sure thing just yet... we...

Impact Shaqiri has missed almost a month with a leg injury, but could see playing time Saturday. The team do not want to rush his return. with the midfielder being an essential part of the squad after totaling seven goals and six assists during his first season in 2022. The last thing Chicago would like is for him to be out long-term. If he does not start, then Brian Gutierrez will continue to take his place in the lineup.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Shaqiri (upper leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with D.C. United, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Shaqiri is questionable for Saturday's match, upgrading after being ruled out against Inter Miami. The forward has missed two matches due to the injury and will hope to return to the center of the attack. If Shaqiri is unable to go it would be Brian Gutierrez straight back in the starting XI.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Miami Shaqiri (upper leg) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Inter Miami, according to Chicago's injury report for the game.

Impact Shaqiri will miss a second straight game Saturday due to a hamstring injury he suffered against the Union a few weeks ago. Brian Gutierrez should continue in attacking midfield in Shaqiri's absence.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with leg injury Shaqiri is listed as questionable with an upper leg injury in Chicago's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati. He was doing individual training on Friday.

Impact Shaqiri came out of last weekend's loss to the Union a bit early with an apparent hamstring injury, and it seems he's still dealing with it heading into the Cincinnati game on Saturday. With Federico Navarro (hamstring) and Jairo Torres (hamstring) out, as well as Fabian Herbers and Kei Kamara suspended, the Fire may have to get creative with their attacking lineup if Shaqiri isn't fit enough to play either.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in defeat Shaqiri took one shot (zero on goal), sent in six crosses (two accurate) and delivered two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Shaqiri's six crosses and two corners paced all players on his squad, but his efforts weren't enough to capture any sort of result for Chicago. Still, he generates plenty of volume for fantasy purposes even when Fire struggle to score. The midfield maestro was relieved due to some hamstring tightness in the 76th minute by Javier Casas, but manager Ezra Hendrickson said after the game that the sub was more out of precaution.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens nicely versus NYC Shaqiri registered three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Shaqiri posted team-highs in shots, crosses and corners Saturday. Going forward, he's an elite fantasy option, and Chicago will likely rely upon its talisman heavily as the season progresses. Next up is a difficult road test against Philadelphia Union.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in R16 loss Shaqiri had two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and five corners in Tuesday's 6-1 defeat to Portugal.

Impact Shaqiri was active here but had a little chance for a serious impact versus rampant Portugal. He'll end a solid campaign with one goal on four shots and one assist on four chances created and 15 crosses over three starts.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern era

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xherdan Shaqiri joins Messi, Ronaldo in elite World Cup class | MLSSoccer.com A quick trivia question: Which three players have scored in each of the last three FIFA Men’s World Cups?

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

World Cup 2022 highlights: Switzerland tops Serbia, 3-2, to advance

The group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to a close Friday with Switzerland defeating Serbia. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 2, 2022

World Cup 2022 highlights: Switzerland tops Serbia, 3-2, to advance

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri scores goal vs. Serbia in 19' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri scores goal vs. Serbia in 19' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Fox Sports