Chicago Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Romenique Kouame - Trains individually Koumae (lower body) was training to the side Monday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Kouame looks to be on the mend from his upper body injury this week, as he has returned to individual training for the first time since the injury. This is good news, although he is likely still behind the curve for Wednesday's match. That said, he will likely be a late call, possibly passing a fitness test to be an option.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Doesn't train Monday Teran (upper leg) was not involved in training Monday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Teran trained fully over the past few weeks, but is now looking to be dealing with some complications again after he was left out of training. This will now leave him questionable once again, possibly missing out Wednesday. He hasn't featured since April 20, so her will hope to return soon.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire release renderings for new stadium

The Chicago Fire envision a new stadium with a throwback look, according to renderings released by the Major League Soccer club

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Christopher Cupps - Set to miss several weeks Cupps suffered a leg fracture while on international duty with USMNT U17 and is set to miss several weeks to recover, according to Alex Calabrese from MIR97 Media.

Impact Cupps is set to miss several weeks due to a leg fracture suffered against Japan U17 in a friendly while on international duty with the USMNT U17. The defender avoided more serious damage but still needs several weeks to recover from the issue. That said, Cupps has mainly been a bench option for the Fire, so his absence will not force a change in the starting XI.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dje D'avilla - Goes unused D'Avilla was an unused option during the 2-0 loss to Nashville.

Impact D'Avilla returned from international duty, however remained an unused sub for Chicago. He is still looking for his first start of the season, making six appearances off the bench for the side.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge and Joe Willis lead Nashville to 2-0 victory over Fire

Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge scored second-half goals and Joe Willis posted his fifth clean sheet of the season as Nashville SC blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Jack Elliott - Starting versus Nashville Elliott (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's game against Nashville.

Impact Elliott is a key member of his team's defense when available and should be expected to get significant minutes given that he wasn't dealing with a major injury. He's highly reliable in terms of clearances, with his average of 7.5 per game ranking third in the league this year.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Starts Saturday Cuypers (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Cuypers only missed one game due to the injury, before which he was a consistent starter and led his side with 10 goals in 15 matches. The forward will lead the Fire's front line over Tom Barlow, who is now on the bench but could represent a real threat to Cuypers' playing time after having a solid performance in his absence.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Deemed questionable Elliott (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Nashville, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Elliott is a doubt for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a lower body injury. With Sam Rogers on the sideline with a similar injury Elliott is an even more important part of the starting XI, and would be a major loss if ruled out.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge and Nashville visit the Chicago Fire

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against New York City FC

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Sergio Oregel - Back in training with Chicago Oregel (not injury related) is back in training with the Fire and should be an option to play against Nashville on Saturday, Joe Chatz of OnTapSports reports.

Impact Oregel returned to training after his spell with the USMNT U20 squad, and he should be ready to handle his regular workload in midfield against Nashville. Oregel has made 14 starts this season already and should keep his place in the XI.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Teran - Fully trains Tuesday Teran (upper leg) was included in team training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Teran is continuing to progress through his upper leg injury and could be in for a return soon, as he trained individually last week and now trained with the group Tuesday. He will hope this is enough to clear him after a month out, possibly featuring Saturday against Nashville.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Shokalook - Assists in first MLS match Shokalook assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 7-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Shokalook earned his first MLS appearance Saturday, assisting during his debut. He appeared for the final 15 minutes if the game, creating a chance in in the process.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Dean - Records assist Dean assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 7-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Dean recorded an assist for just his second of the year. He looks to be back on track following an early season absence due to a punctured lung, starting six of the last seven MLS games in a row, collecting 26 clearances in that span.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Brace of assists Gutman assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 7-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Gutman has been able to remain healthy after an injury plagued 2024 season, starting all 16 MLS games for Chicago. He has surpassed his career high for assists with four, adding on to his two goals in 2025.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Nets goal Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 7-1 win versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Bamba played just the first half Saturday, managing to score once before his exit. He is having a solid start to his Chicago career, starting all 16 MLS games, recording three goals and four assists .

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Gutierrez - Scores vs D.C United Gutierrez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 7-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Gutierrez returned from his suspension, play the second half while recording a goal in the process. It was his first start off the bench this season, having previously started all 10 games in the starting XI, logging in six goals with an assist in 11 appearances.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Scores, assists in victory Haile-Selassie scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 7-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Haile-Selassie joined the scoring party Saturday, recording his first of the season while also assisting. He has dropped in favorite under new coach Gregg Berhalter, starting only once in 12 appearances this campaign, having been a regular starter in 2024.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Scores, assists in scoring rout Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 7-1 win against D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85...

Impact Zinckernagel's form of late has been upstanding, collecting five goals and three assists in the last seven games in a row, while also recording a goal in the last four games. With seven goals in 15 appearances, he already surpasses his career high, while also being just two assists away from matching his career high.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Barlow - Hattrick in first start Barlow scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 7-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Barlow exploded during his first start of the season, netting his first three goals of 2025 during the blowout win Saturday. Prior to this, the forward was used as a backup to Hugo Cuypers, coming off the bench 11 times while recording just 194 minutes of play in that span.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Gal - Allows just one goal Gal had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 7-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Gal allowed just one goal on two saves in his first start since early May. With Chris Brady out on national team duty, the keeper will likely get the call to start the next two MLS games at minimum, already making three starts in 2025.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire FC: Tom Barlow named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Tom Barlow had a career game to lead Chicago Fire FC to a massive road win and earn MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra h...

JUNE 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mauricio Pineda - Suspension cleared Pineda is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Pineda has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now back available for their next contest. He is expected to return directly to the starting XI in the midfield with Rominigue Kouame questionable after being forced off injured in the last game.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Romenique Kouame - Forced off injured Kouame (undisclosed) was forced off injured early in Saturday's 7-1 victory over D.C. United after providing a secondary assist.

Impact Kouame provided a secondary assist and made one interception before being forced off in the 12th minute of Saturday's huge win against D.C. United due to an injury. He will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of that injury and whether he has to miss some time. This is a big blow for the Fire since he was a growing starter in the midfield and they will need to make changes for their next contest against Nashville on Saturday if Kouame misses out, with Mauricio Pineda likely starting in the double pivot for that game.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Dealing with lower body issue Cuypers (lower body) was not an option during the 7-1 win over D.C United.

Impact Cuypers misses his first match of the season with a lower body injury. He's having an excellent season, already matching his goal total from 2024 with 10 in just 15 matches. He is set to be questionable for the clash with Nashville on Saturday.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

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