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Mbekezeli Mbokazi - Three shots and 10 clearances Mbokazi had three shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Czech Republic. He also added 10 clearances.

Impact Mbokazi was one of the top performers for the Bafana Bafana and had an impressive outing, tallying a team-high three shots and adding 10 clearances, another team-high mark. Mbokazi has arguably been a standout performer for South Africa and should remain a key cog at the back in their group-stage finale against South Korea on Wednesday, June 24.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Champions League winning striker's move to MLS on the cards | Sporting News It appears that Robert Lewandowski's move to the Chicago Fire is still in the works.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mbekezeli Mbokazi - Four clearances in loss Mbokazi had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Mexico. He also added four clearances and two tackles

Impact Mbokazi tried to score with a long-range shot that didn't unsettle Jose Rangel, and in the end, that was one of two shots on target the African side had throughout the contest. However, he should earn most of his fantasy upside through defensive stats as long as he stays in the XI.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Waterman: World Cup profile | Canada & Chicago Fire defender | MLSSoccer.com Meet Joel Waterman.

MAY 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot

American soccer players learned of their World Cup selections in dramatically different settings

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Joel Waterman - Representing Canada Waterman has been called up by Canada for the 2026 World Cup and is set for a rotational role with the team.

Impact Waterman is back with Canada for another World Cup, although he will actually look to see time this tournament after he was unused in all three games in 2022. The defender is currently slated to be a backup for the team in 2026, but that is something that could change, as Moise Bombito (leg) is still not fully healed from a broken leg, and Derek Cornelius has not played all that much in the past season. However, with Waterman seeing more of a rotational spot with Chicago this campaign after a starting role last season, his role with Canada remains a huge question mark. If rotation is needed, he will likely be one of the first defensive options off the bench, potentially even earning more time if Bombito is not deemed fit for the opener. Either way, not much value should be considered in the center-back.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Assists opener Saturday Haile-Selassie assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Haile-Selassie assisted the opening goal of Saturday's match as he set up Robin Lod's strike in the 22nd minute. It marked his fifth goal contribution of the season, all of which have come in the last eight matches. He will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Assists winner Saturday Zinckernagel assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Toronto FC.

Impact Zinckernagel assisted the match-winning goal Saturday as his cross set up Andrew Gutman's header in the 65th minute. It was one of four chances he created in the match and he also recorded a season-high four accurate crosses. He now has five goals and six assists this season, all of which have come in his last nine matches. He'll hope to keep the momentum going despite heading into the two-month break for the World Cup.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Scores winner Saturday Gutman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60t...

Impact Gutman scored the match-winning goal Saturday, a header in the 65th minute assisted by Philip Zinckernagel. It marked his first goal of the season and it came on his lone shot in the match. He was productive on the defensive end too as he recorded six clearances, three interceptions, one tackle and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action. Gutman will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Scores opener Saturday Lod scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Lod opened up the scoring Saturday, a strike in the 22nd minute assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie. It marked his third goal of the season, two of which have come in the last three matches. He also tied a season high with three chances created, a productive match for the attacker. He will now be away from MLS play for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes once in win Brady made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Brady conceded one goal Saturday as he and Chicago were able to secure their third straight win. He also made three saves for the seventh time this season. He will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break where he will be representing the United States.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Andrew Gutman's go-ahead goal lifts Chicago Fire over Toronto FC Deadspin | Andrew Gutman's go-ahead goal lifts Chicago Fire over Toronto FC

MAY 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Anton Saletros - Starts Saturday Saletros (head) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Toronto.

Impact Saletros has left his injury behind and claimed his holding midfield spot back from Dje D'Avilla. The Swede will also look to take some set pieces as he did before getting hurt, but he could share those duties with Philip Zinckernagel. While he has yet to achieve a direct contribution in league play this year, Saletros scored once during a US Open Cup game in April, and he holds decent all-around upside in his current role.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire play Toronto on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the Chicago Fire host Toronto

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Leonardo Barroso - Working in gym Barroso (lower body) was in the gym Tuesday while he continued to make progress in his recovery from injury, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Barroso has been sidelined April 12 and could now be targeting a return after the World Cup break. The wide player operated as a right-back at the beginning of the season, but that spot is likely to be filled by Jonathan Dean for at least one more game. Prior to the issue, Barroso racked up five shots, 11 crosses, nine clearances and seven tackles in seven MLS starts.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Dean - One block in 2-0 win Dean had eight tackles (seven won) and three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Dean won seven tackles, most by any player in the match. It was the first occasion in the league campaign where the 29-year-old won more than five tackles in a fixture. Dean made three clearances as well.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Three interceptions in 2-0 win Elliott generated 11 clearancesand three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Elliott made 11 clearances, more than any player in the match. It was the fourth occasion in the league campaign where the 30-year-old made 10 or more clearances in a single league fixture. Elliott also made three interceptions.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Five saves in 2-0 triumph Brady made five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Brady made five saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was his sixth clean sheet in the league campaign. It was only the fourth occasion in the league campaign where Brady made five or more saves in a single fixture. Brady's next assignment will be against Toronto FC.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Scores in 10th consecutive fixture Cuypers scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Cuypers scored the team's second goal in the match which was his 13th in the league campaign. It was the 10th consecutive league fixture where the 29-year-old scored a goal for his team. Cuypers also made three clearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Scores in 2-0 win Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Zinckernagel scored the team's first goal in the match which was his fifth in the league campaign. That's not it as he also provided an assist for the team's second goal. It was the third occasion in the league campaign where Zinckernagel scored a goal and provided an assist in the same fixture.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dje D'avilla - Back from ban D'Avilla has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs Toronto on Saturday.

Impact D'Avilla is back and set to start Saturday after serving a suspension vs Montreal. He"s started 10 of the 12 games played, making 16 tackles with 15 interceptions with 11 clearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers makes more goalscoring history with Chicago Fire | MLSSoccer.com Another week, more history for Chicago Fire FC striker Hugo Cuypers.

MAY 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-leading 13th goal, Fire beats Montreal 2-0

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat CF Montreal 2-0

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Columbus Crew's Decision Day Match at Chicago Fire FC moved to SeatGeek Stadium | Columbus Crew COLUMBUS \- The Columbus Crew’s Decision Day matchup against Chicago Fire FC on Saturday, Nov. 7 will now be held at SeatGeek Stadium in Bri...

MAY 15 • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

Jonathan Bamba - Questionable again Bamba was listed as questionable for Saturday's visit to Montreal for reasons not related to injury.

Impact Bamba is one of Chicago's more dynamic wide attackers, capable of creating danger and contributing directly in the final third, and a potential new absence is a big worry for the club, with the attacker already missing a few games this year due to personal reasons. Without further detail from the team, it's difficult to tell if Bamba will play in upcoming contests. Maren Haile-Selassie and Robin Lod could see increased time in his place if required.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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