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Jack Elliott - Training once again Elliott (illness) is back in training and an option for his club moving forward, according to Joe Chatz of on Tap Sports.

Impact Elliott missed the last match ahead of the break with an illness, but has used the time off to recharge and recover, with the defender now back in training. This should clear him for action moving forward, as he should return to his starting role, starting in all three appearances this season.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Andrew Gutman - Delivers assist in start Gutman assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Gutman got the start and made an impact, with his assist helping Chicago grab the win. The midfielder will likely see more playing time against Nashville but he's going to need to do more than just have one chance created to make an impact. Nashville is arguably the best defensive team in the league with just two goals allowed in five matches.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Scores go-ahead goal Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bamba scored the go-ahead goal for Chicago early in the second half and this eventually would be the winning goal. The midfielder is unlikely to be able to convert on just one shot against Nashville SC, a team which has only given up two goals so far this MLS season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Nets goal Cuypers scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Cuypers gave Chicago the advantage, though it didn't last for too long with Philadelphia also scoring in stoppage time in the first half. The forward remains Chicago's best offensive threat but has a tough matchup looming against Nashville SC. Nashville has only allowed two goals so far this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes one goal Brady made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Brady conceded shortly after the Fire went up 1-0 but he didn't face too many shots and ultimately did enough to help his side secure a win. He'll face a tougher test next against Nashville, a side which has scored 13 times in five matches, which is tied for the second-best mark in MLS.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers, Bamba score goals, Fire hands Union their 5th straight loss 2-1

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Philip Zinckernagel - Off early Zinckernagel was forced off in the first half of Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

Impact Zinckernagel made it just 30 minutes before being forced off in favor of Maren Haile-Selassie. It's been a slow start to his second season for Zinckernagel, who had an astounding 28 goal contributions last year. He will hope this isn't a big injury concern ahead of an Apr. 4 clash with Nashville.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Starting during return Gutman (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Gutman is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against the Philadelphia Union after returning from a lower body injury. The defender had yet to feature this season but was an undisputed starter last campaign, starting all 37 matches while recording three goals and nine assists, and his return is a major boost for his side.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Ruled out due to illness Elliott will be absent in Saturday's clash with Philadelphia as coach Gregg Berhalter has confirmed he's dealing with an illness, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Elliott has started each of the last three MLS matchups at center-back but is expected to be replaced by Joel Waterman until he's healthy. The experienced defender earned two clean sheets while averaging 5.7 clearances, 1.3 tackles and 1.0 interceptions per game over his three previous appearances.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Dean - Attempts three crosses Dean generated three crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus D.C. United.

Impact In his first game back from a card-based suspension, Dean was added right back into the Fire's starting XI, playing a season-high 89 minutes. At least until Andrew Gutman (lower body) is healthy, Dean is expected to be the Fire's primary option at left-back.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Two crosses and one shot Bamba had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact For the first time this season, Bamba attempted a cross from the flank, marking his first and second crosses. The winger has been consistent with his shot production, with each of his three appearances including at least two attempts, with one on goal.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Continues perfect goal rate Cuypers scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus D.C. United.

Impact Going into the Fire's latest game, Cuypers had scored in each of his two appearances. By scoring again on Saturday, he marked three consecutive games with a goal. Like seasons before the 2026 campaign, Cuypers has proved to be a reliable goalscorer, and he will look to continue his perfect rate and go for four goals in four games at Philadelphia.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes two goals Brady had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus D.C. United.

Impact For the second time in four appearances this season, Brady conceded two goals. Unlike the first of the two, he logged fewer than multiple saves. Considering his other appearances include clean sheets, Brady ensured that the Fire's latest game marks his worst performance of the season thus far and will try to bounce back at Philadelphia in their next matchup.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United-Chicago Fire paused after fan 'slur' toward Israeli forward Tai Baribo Saturday's game between D.C. United and the Chicago Fire was stopped due to a fan's "slur" toward an Israeli player.

MARCH 15 • USATODAY.COM

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MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Leonardo Barroso - Starts Saturday Barroso (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's matchup versus D.C. United.

Impact Barroso didn't miss any game despite leaving the last match against Columbus in the first half. He'll likely feature as a right-back, limiting Dylan Borso's involvement going forward. The fit-again player has recorded two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate), four tackles and two clearances over 208 minutes on the field so far in 2026.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Starting versus DC United Cuypers (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against D.C. United.

Impact Cuypers made a quick recovery from a physical issue that forced him to miss the previous game. Thus, the forward will lead the front line and should be his side's main offensive threat, with Chris Mueller, who took his place in the last match, now sidelined with a lower body injury. Cuypers scored a goal in each of two MLS starts of 2026 prior to this contest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – March 14 Columbus Crew will play at home versus Nashville SC on Saturday, after mixed results in their most recent matches in MLS -- a draw versus Ch...

MARCH 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Chicago Fire v D.C. United: Berhalter defends Bamba and Zinckernagel in Cuypers' absence Both the Chicago Fire and D.C. United will be looking to get back to winning ways in MLS when they face off at Soldier Field.

MARCH 12 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Chicago Fire vs DC United Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th March 2026 Chicago Fire host DC United at Soldier Field on Saturday in MLS, looking for their second top-flight win of the season.

MARCH 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Andrew Gutman - Out for D.C. United match Gutman (lower body) is not ready to return in Saturday's clash with D.C. United, with manager Gregg Berhalter confirming his absence, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Gutman has been sidelined since the start of the 2026 MLS season, and his return is still expected to require a few weeks. Therefore, Maren Haile-Selassie might continue to feature at left-back. If he continues to make progress in his recovery, Gutman should regain the starting spot as soon as he's fully fit after starting in every game of the 2025 campaign.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Barroso - Trains with team Barroso (ankle) is back in team training ahead of Saturday's match against D.C. United, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Barroso was off injuured last match, but it appears to be only a minor injury, with the midfielder back on the training pitch midweek. He does look to be fit and will likely be an option moving forward, starting in all three games to open the season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Back training Cuypers (lower body) is back in team training, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Cuypers had to miss the last match but could make a qucik turn around after he was able to join training. It is yet to be known if this is enough for the forward to be fit, but they will hope this is the case, starting in each of their opening two games and scoring in both games as well.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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