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Nashville SC chase playoff spot as Mukhtar, Lewandowski square off | MLSSoccer.com Supporters' Shield leaders Nashville SC can secure an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot when they welcome Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jack Elliott - Extends contract through 2027/28 Elliott has been signed to a new contract with Chicago Fire until the 2027/28 season with an option to extend through 2028/29, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Elliott looks set to remain an established central member of Chicago's back line, having played a consistent role over his last two seasons at the club. During the current MLS campaign, he's averaging a team-high 53.8 accurate passes while ranking second on the squad with 6.1 clearances per game. Additionally, he has provided one assist over 22 matches played (21 starts).

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski effect felt beyond goals for Chicago Fire FC | MLSSoccer.com Robert Lewandowski ranks among the greatest scorers of his generation, so perhaps it’s no surprise he’s been productive upon arrival for Chi...

SEPTEMBER 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philip Zinckernagel - Registers most crosses Zinckernagel had nine shots (two on goal), 19 crosses (four accurate) and 13 corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against New England Revolution.

Impact Zinckernagel tried his best to contribute to a goal as he recorded the most crosses in the game, created four chances and also tirelessly covered over 10 kilometers. He has started 23 times this campaign and also contributed to 13 goals.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Assists on Sunday Lod assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against New England Revolution.

Impact Lod set up Maren Haile-Selassie in the 62nd minute. Lod recorded 15 passes and covered over four kilometres in the 35 minutes he played. This was his first goal contribution in six games and he is now up to six goal contributions for the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Nets on Sunday Haile-Selassie scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to New England Revolution.

Impact Haile-Selassie netted in the 62nd minute assisted by Robin Lod. Haile-Selassie created five chances, made 23 passes and also made two interceptions and two tackles in just 35 minutes after being subbed in. He has now registered five goals in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes two Brady made no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus New England Revolution.

Impact Brady didn't make a save, but managed a clearance. He has now accumulated 15 saves and five clearances in the last five games, conceding 10 times. Next, he takes on Nashville SC.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dor Turgeman's first-half goal and second-half assist lead the Revolution past the Fire 2-1

Dor Turgeman had a first-half goal and a second-half assist, Peyton Miller scored in his 50th MLS start, and the New England Revolution beat the Chicago Fire 2-1

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Starting Lineups (September 13) | Revolution at Chicago Fire FC | New England Revolution Kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV

SEPTEMBER 13 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Anton Saletros - Missing to face Revs Saletros (lower body) is out for Sunday's match against New England.

Impact Saletros was questionable to play Sunday but appears to have failed his late fitness check, with the midfielder left on the sidelines to face the Revs. This leaves the fire without their lead midfielder, with Sergio Oregel and Johan Gomez starting in his place. Saletros will look to return next contest, especially after being questionable for Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Fit Sunday Bamba (lower body) is on the bench for Sunday's match against New England.

Impact Bamba was questionable the past few matches for the Fire and is finally an option for a return, earning a role on the bench. This ends his two-match absence as he will now look to get back into a starting role, starting in 13 of his 16 appearances while bagging four goal contributions this season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Saletros - Questionable to play Sunday Saletros is questionable for Sunday's game against New England due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Saletros has been a regular starter in central midfield for the Fire this season alongside Dje D'Avilla. The Swedish midfielder will be a game-time call, but if he doesn't play, look for Mauricio Pineda to step in as his replacement in midfield.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire take draw streak into matchup with the New England Revolution

The Chicago Fire take on the New England Revolution after playing to a draw in four consecutive games

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Preview | Revs close road swing with classic six-pointer vs. Chicago Fire FC on Sunday | New England Revolution Third-place Revs visit fourth-place Fire with 10 games left in regular season

SEPTEMBER 11 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Chicago Fire's Robert Lewandowski wins Goal of Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Robert Lewandowski has made a career of scoring legendary goals, including the AT&T Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 25. The iconic Polish...

SEPTEMBER 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Robert Lewandowski & Chicago Fire meet New England Revolution | MLSSoccer.com A potential Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs preview awaits when Eastern Conference contenders Chicago Fire FC host the New England Revolution on...

SEPTEMBER 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Rodrigo De Paul Confronts Robert Lewandowski in Heated MLS Clash The two former European stars went toe-to-toe during Inter Miami’s clash with Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Philip Zinckernagel - Sends in five crosses in draw Zinckernagel generated five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Zinckernagel led Chicago in crosses as usual and now has 126 in 22 starts. The forward also created the most chances for his side during the match, while taking their two corner kicks. He has five goals and eight assists over that span.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Assists in home draw Gutman assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Gutman created Robert Lewandowski's opener in the 10th minute with his fourth assist in the season. The left-back had a quiet outing stat-wise after that, though. That was his 16th start in 18 overall appearances in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Scores against Miami Lewandowski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Lewandowski scored his third goal in a row and sixth in the season to help Chicago earn one point. The Polish took no more than one shot for just the third time in nine appearances (seven starts). He also won a game-high 10 duels during the draw.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Makes six saves in draw Brady had six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Brady made his second-most saves in the season to hold Lionel Messi and co and avoid the home loss. The goalkeeper has six clean sheets in 23 starts, but none since May. He will now look for better luck against New England on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Rodrigo De Paul pushes and shoves Robert Lewandowski in heated clash during Inter Miami draw vs Chicago Fire Inter Miami man Rodrigo De Paul was involved in a pushing and shoving match with Chicago Fire star Robert Lewandowski during their MLS encounter.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Messi's Inter Miami fail to capitalize on Nashville loss after draw with Chicago Fire in Supporters' Shield race Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami played to a draw against the Chicago Fire, failing to capitalize on Nashville SC's loss in the Supporters' Shie...

SEPTEMBER 10 • BOLAVIP.COM

Chicago Fire FC set club attendance record vs. Inter Miami CF | MLSSoccer.com Another visit from Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF, another attendance record for Chicago Fire FC.

SEPTEMBER 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dániel Gazdag scores in stoppage time to rally Revolution to 2-1 victory over NYCFC

Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC at Citi Field

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

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Dor Turgeman's first-half goal and second-half assist lead the Revolution past the Fire 2-1

Chicago Fire take draw streak into matchup with the New England Revolution

Dániel Gazdag scores in stoppage time to rally Revolution to 2-1 victory over NYCFC