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Dje D'avilla - Suspended one game D'Avilla will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the MLS.

Impact D'Avilla picked up his fifth yellow card in the MLS and will serve a one-match suspension for Saturday's clash against Montreal. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the engine room for Chicago this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Mauricio Pineda expected to start in his place for that game.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Back in starting XI midweek Lod (face) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's visit to D.C. United.

Impact Lod is ready to play following a one-game absence, and he'll replace Maren Haile-Selassie in an attacking midfield slot in the initial lineup. The 33-year-old is still looking to end an eight-game unproductive streak in terms of goals or assists in league play, but he could be a decent threat for a Chicago side that scored multiple goals in three of its last four MLS matches.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Anton Saletros - Doubt due to head issue Saletros' status is uncertain ahead of Wednesday's match against D.C. United as he deals with a head injury, the MLS reported Tuesday.

Impact Saletros is a major presence in Chicago's lineup, as he has been one of their more dependable options in the center of the park, contributing in both possession and pressing, so his head concern alongside Sergio Oregel (head) gives the Fire two uncertain players in the same match day. If Saletros can play, Chicago's midfield retains a composed and experienced option it genuinely needs. Otherwise, Mauricio Pineda might get a rare opportunity.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Oregel - Questionable with head concern Oregel (head) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against D.C. United, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Oregel is a young player working into Chicago's rotation and his head concern is one of two such designations in the Fire's week 13 report. Head issues require formal return-to-play clearance, making a questionable designation a situation the club may manage conservatively. Until his final status is confirmed, Dje D'Avilla and perhaps Mauricio Pineda will look to gain increased playing time.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

The Chicago Fire take on D.C

MAY 12 • Associated Press

D.C. United v Chicago Fire: Weiler warns victory in reverse fixture will mean nothing D.C. United take on the Chicago Fire at Audi Field on Wednesday, with Rene Weiler's hosts hoping to complete the double over their visitors.

MAY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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MAY 11 • FOX Sports

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MAY 11 • FOX Sports

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Robin Lod - Training with mask Lod (face) is back in training, wearing a mask, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Lod missed out last week after he suffered a facial fracture that required some stiches but is already in training again, as the attacker wore a mask to participate. This does put a return on the horizon for him, although he will have to get comfortable wearing the mask. He has started in seven of his 10 appearances this season while bagging a goal, but his play could be hindered due to the mask, something that has affected players in the past.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Puso Dithejane - Two shots off bench Dithejane generated two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Dithejane subbed onto the pitch in the 61st minute Saturday, replacing Jonathan Bamba. He had a solid outing as he put his first shot on target this season and also created one chance. While he is not set to get many starts this season it will be interesting to see what the young forward will be able to contribute in limited minutes.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Nine crosses Saturday Zinckernagel generated three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Zinckernagel had another highly productive outing Saturday, although this one ended without a goal contribution. He recorded nine crosses in his third consecutive match and also created four chances for just the second time this season. Over his last six outings he has four goals, three assists, 28 shots (10 on target), 17 chances created and 39 crosses (10 accurate). With Hugo Cuypers also on an eight-match scoring streak, there's a lot of attacking prowess in Chicago at the moment.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Keeps scoring streak alive Cuypers scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Cuypers scored a consolation goal in the 87th minute Saturday, a strike which cut the deficit to 3-1 with little time left. The goal meant more for him than it did his team as it extended his streak to eight consecutive matches with a goal. It's been a remarkable start to the season for Cuypers, one that he'll hope to extend Wednesday at D.C. United.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes three to Red Bulls Brady recorded one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Brady conceded three goals in his second consecutive match Saturday, also making just one save. He is also doubly to blame for the third goal, as he committed the foul that led to the penalty decision, then conceded the penalty to Eric Choupo-Moting in the 81st minute. He'll look to bounce back Wednesday at D.C. United, a side which has scored 15 goals through 12 matches this season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

MAY 9 • 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.

MAY 8 • 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.

MAY 8 • 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.

MAY 8 • 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

MAY 8 • 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.

MAY 7 • 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.

MAY 7 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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

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