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Chicago Fire acquire South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South African Premiership side Orlando Pirate...

2 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago Fire FC roster update: Jack Elliott option exercised | MLSSoccer.com After a strong first season under head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter, Chicago Fire FC are poised to bring back most of thei...

NOVEMBER 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Omar Gonzalez - Taking on role as player/coach Gonzalez is taking a player/coach role with the Chicago Fire II, according to his club.

Impact Gonzalez is going to remain in Chicago but is no longer a member of the first team, as the defender will instead coach and play with the second team. He will now focus on developing players for the club, coaching while playing alongside them in some circumstances. This likely ends his time with the first team moving forward and potentially his playing career at a high level, now age 37, especially after only starting in three of his minimal 15 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - November 23 - Bleacher Nation Philadelphia Union and New York City FC -- both coming off wins -- will clash on Sunday in MLS. Philadelphia topped Chicago Fire last time o...

NOVEMBER 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

MLS owners vote to shift soccer season to a summer-to-spring calendar in 2027

Major League Soccer’s owners have voted to shift the league’s season to a summer to spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC sign Brandt Bronico to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Charlotte FC have signed midfielder Brandt Bronico to a contract extension through 2027 with an option fo...

NOVEMBER 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

USMNT to Mexico? Chicago Fire Star Brian Gutiérrez Reportedly Open to Switch

Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez, who has previously had appearanes with the USMNT, is reportedly eligible to represent Mexico.

NOVEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Baribo and the Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire

Thai Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with the Chicago Fire following a two-goal showing against the Chicago Fire

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Chicago Fire season 15 episode 7 release date and time, what's next, and everything you need to know Chicago Fire season 14 unveiled episode 6 on November 5, 2025. Titled 'Broken Things', the episode brought high-risk and high-stakes moments...

NOVEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sergio Oregel - Ban served Oregel served his one-match ban during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Philadelphia and is now eligible to open the 2026 season.

Impact Oregel finished the season on the sideline due to a suspension but is now eligible to make his return. The midfielder made 30 appearances (26 starts) throughout his first campaign with the senior team. Oregel should be a big part of the team to open 2026.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Gal - Miserable showing in loss Gal gave up three goals on nine shots (three on target) and had zero saves in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Philadelphia.

Impact Gal and Chicago had a rough Saturday. Coming in down 1-0 in their series vs Philadelphia and needing a win, the whole team came out flat. Gal was beat twice by Tai Baribo before the match was even 20 minutes old. A third goal in the 35th minute by Bruno Damiani was all she wrote for Gal and Chicago's season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo scores 2 goals, Union beats Fire 3-0 to sweep first-round series

Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Philip Zinckernagel - Starts Saturday Zinckernagel (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Zinckernagel has recovered the right-wing spot from Maren Haile-Selassie, giving his team a welcome boost for the second game of the series against the Union. The regular starter is now expected to play an important role in offense after tallying 15 goals and 13 assists over 33 league games this year. Additionally, he should be the squad's usual set-piece taker.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

After surviving scare, Union looking to put out Fire The Philadelphia Union survived some late heroics from the visiting Chicago Fire before winning the opening match of their first-round best-...

OCTOBER 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chris Brady - Added to injury report Brady (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Brady was added to the injury report with a lower-body injury, an immediate concern. He's been one of the best goalkeepers in MLS this season, so any sort of issue would be a major concern. If Brady can't go, it would be Jeff Gal who needs to step up for one of the most important matches of the season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference finals

The Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference finals

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Sergio Oregel - Appeal denied Oregel's appeal was denied, and he remains suspended for one-match, MLS announced.

Impact Oregel appealed his suspension from the opening game of the playoffs, but it was denied. The midfielder will now miss a Saturday clash with Philadelphia for game two. Oregel would be eligible to return for the third game in the series if it's required. Rominigue Kouame could be in line for the start with Oregel suspended.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Trains with group Zinckernagel (undisclosed) is training with the group ahead of Saturday's match against Philadelphia, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Zinckernagel missed the playoff opener for Chicago but is now back in the fold after only one game missed, as he was back training with the group. This does clear him up for Saturday's match against Philadelphia, just needing to pass testing. He is a regular starter and should return to that role if deemed fit, bagging 15 goals and 13 assists in 33 appearances (32 starts) this season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Whips in six crosses Haile-Selassie recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Haile-Selassie would earn the start to open the playoff series against Philadelphia and had a decent match, recording one shot, two chances created and six crosses in his 90 minutes of work. This was only his sixth start in 32 appearances this season and will likely return to the bench next contest if Philip Zinckernagel (undisclosed) returns from his injury.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Earns assist Gutman assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout defeat against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Gutman would earn an assist Sunday, finding Jonathan Bamba in the 84th minute for the club's first goal of the match. This gives the defender his ninth asisst of the season, bringing him to 12 goal contributions on the season. He still has yet to miss a start all season, likely to continue on the left flank throughout the playoffs.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Bags late equalizer Elliott scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout loss to Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Elliott would come up clutch late in the match to equalize the game before an eventual loss, as the defender would score a goal in the 93rd minute. This was the defender's fourth goal of the season despite not earning one last season, with three of which coming in their past four games. The defender also added 13 clearances in the defense for a decent match all-around.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Goal and assist Sunday Bamba scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout loss to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bamba would see a decent match in the first leg Sunday but ultimately couldn't help his team to the win, scoring a goal in the 84th minute and an assist in the 93rd minute. This is his sixth goal and fifth assist of the season, now above double-digit goal contributions in 36 appearances. He will need to maintain this form into the second leg, with the Fire in a lose or go home situation.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Allows two against Philly Brady had no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout defeat against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Brady would have one of his worst performances to open the playoffs Sunday, with the goalie allowing two goals while not making a save. This is now a fifth straight match without a clean sheet for the keeper, remaining at five this season. He will hope for a better performance in the second leg, as he will be a crucial piece of keeping the season alive.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Bueno scores winner in PK shootout as Union hold off Fire in first-round opener of MLS Cup

Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout after Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead late and the top-seeded Union beat the Chicago Fire in a best-of-three first...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press