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Chris Brady - Keeps clean sheet in win Brady made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Brady showed safety when called into action but also benefited a lot from facing an opposition that couldn't offer a lot of danger even if they played for more than half an hour with numerical advantage. The goalkeeper is far from having his starting spot in jeopardy at Chicago but, still, more clean sheets like this one would be very welcome after he endured back-to-back campaigns with a lot of rough stretches.

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Chris Brady - Keeps clean sheet in win Brady made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

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Robin Lod - Scores first goal with Chicago Lod scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Lod was brought during second half's stoppage time as part of a substitution that was supposed to kill some seconds as his team already led by two but he still found time to make an impact as he appeared unmarked at the far post to slot into the empty net a rebound off the crossbar. This was the first goal for the attacker with his new club and he'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during upcoming matches.

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Robin Lod - Scores first goal with Chicago Lod scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

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Hugo Cuypers - Converts PK in win Cuypers scored a penalty goal, had four shots (all on target), created three chances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Cuypers was his team's most dangerous threat up front and the reward came late in the game when he stepped up to take a penalty and make it 2-0 for Chicago during second half's stoppage time. That's now back-to-back games with a goal to start the new season for Cuypers, who consolidated himself as one of MLS premier fantasy performers last year.

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Hugo Cuypers - Converts PK in win Cuypers scored a penalty goal, had four shots (all on target), created three chances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

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Jonathan Bamba - Scores opener in win Bamba scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Bamba made his season debut after missing the opener and started his campaign with the right foot as he appeared at the right place to slot home a cross from the right in the 27th minute. After a relatively quiet first year with Chicago, the experienced attacker will hope this is the start of better things to come.

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Jonathan Bamba - Scores opener in win Bamba scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

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Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 3-0

Jonathan Bamba scored in the first half, and the Chicago Fire scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-0 win over CF Montréal in their home opener on Saturday

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Jonathan Dean - Sent off in win Dean received a red card in Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Dean was shown a straight red card for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity, leaving his side with 10 men in the 56th minute of the week two match. He must now serve suspension in the upcoming visit to Columbus Crew and could return to face D.C. United on March 14. The full-back was filling in at left-back in the absence of Andrew Gutman (lower body) and Viktor Radojevic (lower body), but the team will have to look for another option, perhaps switching to a back-three system, if neither of those players recovers while Dean is ineligible.

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Jason Shokalook - Ruled out Saturday Shokalook (head) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Montreal.

Impact Shokalook is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Montreal due to a head injury. His absence is unlikely to significantly impact the squad, as he was an unused substitute in the opening match. Hugo Cuypers continues to lead the line in attack.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Starting during return Bamba (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Montreal.

Impact Bamba returns to the lineup for Saturday's clash against Montreal after making progress this week and rejoining training with the squad. The attacker steps straight back into a starting role after starting 35 of his 37 appearances last season and could be an important piece in the attack.

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Jack Elliott - In starting XI Saturday Elliott (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Montreal.

Impact Elliott returns to the lineup for Saturday's clash against Montreal after rejoining training this week and completing his recovery. The defender steps straight back into a starting role, which is no surprise given his importance when fit. He started all 36 appearances last season at center-back while contributing to six clean sheets and remains a key piece of the back line.

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Chicago Fire vs. CF Montréal Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 28 Chicago Fire will play at home versus CF Montréal on Saturday, after each lost their most recent game in MLS -- to Houston Dynamo and San Di...

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Chicago Fire v CF Montreal: Haile-Selassie emphasises importance of winning start at home Both the Chicago Fire and CF Montreal will be looking to get off the mark in MLS when they face off at Soldier Field on Saturday.

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Jonathan Dean - Available to play Dean (not injury related) is no longer listed in the MLS availability report ahead of the week two matchup versus Montreal.

Impact Dean was back in training with the squad during the week and could aim to make his first appearance of the campaign over the next few games. In that case, he'll be a defensive or midfield option on the right flank, threatening Leonardo Barroso's and Philip Zinckernagel's involvement.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jason Shokalook - Questionable Saturday Shokalook is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Montreal because of a head injury.

Impact Shokalook was an unused substitute in the opening game, so his absence shouldn't change too much in the team's plans, with Hugo Cuypers continuing to lead the front line. The 23-year-old striker may still have a chance to feature but most likely as a substitute if he recovers in time for upcoming action.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Andrew Gutman - Tains in gym Gutman (lower body) is in the gym for training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Gutman is back in training this week, although not fully, with the defender an option for the gym. The club is awaiting his return, as he started every single match at left-back last season. That said, Maren Haile-Selassie started in his place in the season opener, likely to continue there until Gutman is fit.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Radojevic - Joins training Radojevic (lower body) was back in training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Radojevic was training individually for the past month, but made a jump Tuesday, now available for training. He has yet to appear for the club since joining last season, needing to build a role with the club.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Dean - Returns to training pitch Dean (not injury related) was back in training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Dean was deemed questionable last match, but seems to be closer to a return, with the defender able to train. With 21 starts in 32 appearances last season, he is likely to take on a decent role once fit, serving as a rotational pick on the right side of the field.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Training Tuesday Elliott (head) was back in training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Eliiott looks to be on the mend this week and is in for a potential return, with the defender already joining training. The club will await his immediate return to a starting role, as he is a regular defender when fit, starting in all 36 appearances last season at center-back while earning six clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Training Tuesday Bamba (lower body) was back in training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Bamba is seeing some progress this week as he returns to the training field, joined by some other teammates to begin the week. This is a major gain for the club if he can play the next contest, starting in 35 of his 37 appearances last campaign. Once he is fit, he will look to see the field immediately and top his 11-goal contributions from the last season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 3-0