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Trio leads Red Bulls to 3-1 victory over Chicago as Fire's Cuypers ups goal-scoring streak to 9

Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Chicago Fire

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Chris Mueller - Available to return Mueller (lower body) "is back, he's in contention to be in the squad", manager Gregg Berhalter said Thursday.

Impact Mueller should make his first appearance since March 7 after spending seven league games on the sidelines, although his return is likely to be in a substitute role given his lack of form. With striker Hugo Cuypers carrying impressive momentum, Mueller has little chances of being used in that position as he did earlier this year, so he'll possibly challenge Philip Zinckernagel and Jonathan Bamba on the flanks, looking to produce some crosses and scoring chances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Barroso - Remains sidelined Barroso (lower body) has yet to make a complete recovery and is ruled out for the time being, per coach Gregg Berhalter "Leo is still out as well".

Impact Barroso is struggling to overcome a problem which has kept him out of action since mid-April, leaving his team without its starting right-back of the early stages of the campaign. The young defender will be unlikely to see action until he increases his workload in training, so Jonathan Dean should feature in his place in the next few matches. Prior to the injury, Barroso had served as an occasional defensive contributor, racking up nine clearances, seven tackles and three clean sheets over seven MLS games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Set for absence Lod (face) won't play Saturday against New York Red Bulls, as coach Gregg Berhalter mentioned "Robin's out. He has a couple of facial fractures, a couple of stitches, some eye dama...

Impact Lod hasn't trained since leaving the May 3 matchup versus Cincinnati due to the issue, and it's unclear when he'll be available again. Chicago will be without him for the first time this year, and they could turn to an attacking midfield line made up of Maren Haile-Selassie, Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel in upcoming contests. The Finland international, who has scored one goal over 10 MLS matches played in 2026, might have limited opportunities to produce before the World Cup break as he continues to deal with his face injuries.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers and the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls

Hugo Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls after scoring two goals against Cincinnati

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gregg Berhalter happy to see Michael Bradley coaching in MLS, shares advice for former USMNT captain Gregg Berhalter will face a former USMNT teammate and player when his Chicago Fire host Michael Bradley's New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Robin Lod - Not in training Thursday Lod (face) wasn't spotted in training Thursday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Lod exited the previous match against Cincinnati in the second half after taking a foot to the face, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to play over the weekend. The fact that he wasn't training Thursday suggests his chances of playing are slim to none, and if that's the case, Maren Haile-Selassie could take his place in the lineup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Third straight assist Zinckernagel assisted once to go with nine shots (three on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Zinckernagel continued his strong creative run with a season high seven chances created, adding his third consecutive assist and sixth goal contribution across those games. The winger also attempted nine shots on the night, bringing his totals across his last five games to 25 shots along with 13 chances created and 30 crosses.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Third straight brace Cuypers scored two goals to go with nine shots (five on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Cuypers extended his remarkable run of scoring in every one of his seven appearances with a third straight brace, though a stoppage time penalty miss denied him a hat trick. He was relentless throughout with nine shots, his highest since joining the club, bringing his total to 18 across his last three games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes three in loss Brady recorded one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Brady was rarely tested, saving only one of the four shots he faced including one from the penalty spot. The goalkeeper has now conceded three goals in two of his last three outings, though he remains in fine overall shape with five clean sheets from his first 10 games and will look to add another on Saturday New York Red Bulls.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Comes off injured Lod (face) was injured and subbed out in the 59th minute of Saturday's 3-2 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lod took a foot to the face and was forced off in the 59th minute with a bloody face. He's started six of the last seven games for Chicago, creating 10 chances with 14 tackles in that span. The midfielder will be day to day heading to the clash with RBNY on Saturday, pending on his facial injury.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Borso - Bench option Saturday Borso (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Borso could make his first appearance since April 18 after leaving his injury struggles behind. Still, he's unlikely to record a lot of minutes given that he has served as a backup asset in his debut campaign. He'll look to see limited action if full-backs Andrew Gutman and Jonathan Dean need rest at some point.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - On bench Saturday Bamba (personal) is on the bench for Saturday's contest versus Cincinnati.

Impact Bamba could play a role again following his two-game absence in league play, offering a solid alternative to Robin Lod on the left flank. The Ivorian was in great form before getting hurt, having scored or assisted in each of his latest three starts. He'll try to make an impact off the bench before pushing for an increased role in the next fixtures.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati Prediction and Betting Tips | May 2nd 2026 The 2026 Major League Soccer campaign continues to take shape and will feature Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati facing off at Soldier Field on...

MAY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chicago Fire v FC Cincinnati: Noonan says quick rematch not a disadvantage The Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati played out a 3-3 draw only two weeks ago, but they face a swift rematch this Saturday.

MAY 1 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Dylan Borso - Forced off against St. Louis Borso (undisclosed) was forced off in the 77th minute of Wednesday's 2-1 US Open Cup defeat against St. Louis City after getting hurt, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash...

Impact Borso has mainly operated as a bench option in MLS this season, so his potential absence would have a limited impact on the starting lineup against Cincinnati. The club will assess him over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend, with no details yet provided on the nature of a injury.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Back in training Bamba (personal) took part in Tuesday's practice after being away from the team for the past two weeks, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Bamba's potential return in upcoming fixtures would imply a big boost to the squad, with the midfielder previously seeing a lot of action on the left wing. He has scored two goals and delivered two assists over six MLS starts this season. His inclusion in the initial squad would push Puso Dithejane back to a bench spot going forward.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Key assist in win Gutman assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Gutman supplied his second assist of the campaign Saturday in Chicago's resounding 5-0 home win over Kansas City. The versatile defender contributed two tackles (zero won) and one clearance to the clean sheet effort before being removed in the 84th minute. In five 2026 appearances (five starts) Gutman has created five chances and contributed to two clean sheets.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - First assist of campaign Elliott assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Elliot delivered his first assist of the campaign Saturday as part of Chicago Fire's 5-0 drubbing of Sporting Kansas City. More characteristically, the central defender added two interceptions and four clearances to the clean sheet effort over his 90-minute shift. After missing Chicago's final March match due to illness, Elliot has made four successive appearances (four starts).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Two goal contributions in win Haile-Selassie scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Haile-Selassie suppled a second-half goal and assist Saturday to help Chicago Fire ease past Sporting Kansas City in a 5-0 home victory. The attacker added one clearance to the clean sheet effort across his 90-minute shift. Over his last five appearances (four starts), Haile-Selassie has scored twice from eight shots (three on goal).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Nets brace in victory Cuypers scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 5-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Cuypers two second half goals Saturday helped lift Chicago to a 5-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City. In addition to his goals, the forward contributed two tackles (two won) to the clean sheet effort across his 90 minutes of play. Cuypers has scored at least one goal in each of his six appearances (six starts) and has scored eight total goals.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Three goal contributions Zinckernagel scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Zinckernagel netted a second-half brace and supplied an assist Saturday as Chicago Fire earned a resounding 5-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City. After being forced off early in Chicago's final March fixture versus Philadelphia, the forward has made four successive appearances (four starts). Across that span, Zinckernagel has scored three times and assisted twice.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Records clean sheet in win Brady recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Brady was not forced to make a save Saturday and made one clearance as Chicago Fire trounced Sporting Kansas City in a 5-0 home victory. Across his last five starting appearances, the talented young keeper has produced 18 saves and seven clearances while conceding just four goals and recoding three clean sheets. Brady's next challenge is likely to come Saturday when Chicago hosts Cincinnati.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Remains away from team Bamba (personal) has yet to appear in training as he remains away from the team, per Jonathan Bamba of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Bamba remains in France as he attends to personal matters, missing already two matches for Chicago. It is unclear when the midfielder will return, where he had scored two goals and assists through six games played.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Saletros - Plays 76 minutes Saletros registered three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Saletros was back in the lineup after dealing with a minor injury midweek. He's appeared in all nine games in 2026, recording 11 tackles with 10 clearances and making five blocks while keeping four clean sheets.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Trio leads Red Bulls to 3-1 victory over Chicago as Fire's Cuypers ups goal-scoring streak to 9

Cuypers and the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls