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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

Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City Prediction and Betting Tips | April 29th 2026 Cup action returns to Soldier Field this midweek as Chicago Fire host St. Louis City in the round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup on Wednesday night.

APRIL 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Recap: Sporting KC suffers defeat at Chicago Fire | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City (1-7-1, 4 pts.) suffered a 5-0 defeat against the Chicago Fire (5-2-2, 17 pts.) at Soldier Field on Saturday night with...

APRIL 26 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Zinckernagel and Cuypers each score 2 goals, Fire beats slumping Sporting KC 5-0

Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers scored two goals apiece, Maren Haile-Selassie added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 5-0 to extend their lo...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Chicago Fire Withdraws From the Race to Bring Robert Lewandowski to MLS and Leaves His Future Uncertain Chicago Fire lose interest in Robert Lewandowski. His future is uncertain as his form drops while Hugo Cuypers shines in MLS.

APRIL 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lewandowski to MLS? Latest on Chicago Fire's Pursuit of Barcelona Star

MLS team Chicago Fire are reportedly unlikely to sign Robert Lewandowski upon the expiration of his contract at Barcelona this summer.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

Lewandowski to MLS? Latest on Chicago Fire's Pursuit of Barcelona Star

Anton Saletros - Lower body concern Saletros is questionable due to a lower body injury, the league reported Friday.

Impact Saletros' injury is a potential blow, as he has been a regular contributor to the team this season. With the midfielder questionable, there may be a chance for Sergio Oregel or Mauricio Pineda to see increased minute on the field in upcoming contests. Saletros' ability to regain his fitness will be crucial in determining his role in the team for the remainder of the season, and he'll need to work to regain his place in the lineup if he's forced to miss time.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire against Sporting Kansas City

Hugo Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City following a two-goal outing against Cincinnati

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting heads north for rare trip to Chicago | April 25, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City closes out a three-game road swing this weekend with a trip to take on the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field on Saturday ni...

APRIL 23 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction and Betting Tips | 25th April 2026 Chicago Fire host bottom side Sporting Kansas City in MLS on Saturday, looking to return to winning ways in the league.

APRIL 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chris Mueller - Starts to train Mueller (lower body) is back in training, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Mueller is back in the saddle at the training grounds, leading to a possible return soon. This is major news for the midfielder after an injury in week four has left him out, missing five games with the injury. With only a few days until the next match, he could sit out another game, but either way, a return is on the horizon.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Scores twice in draw Cuypers scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Cuypers fired a brilliant volley after controlling the ball well at the edge of the box in the 26th minute, and he doubled his tally through another notable finish in the 48th of the match. Having recovered from a head injury that forced him to miss two contests, the Belgian striker achieved his first brace of the year, and he has now found the net in all five games he's played in the MLS season. He should remain among the league's top forwards if he keeps up his current rate of a goal every 75 minutes.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod - Neutralized in Cincinnati match Lod had one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lod featured as more of a distributor while the fit-again Hugo Cuypers was the focal point inside the box this time. The experienced midfielder has generated three scoring chances in each of his last two outings, but he remains without a goal or assist in six games played since March. Other than that, he's averaging 1.5 chances created and 1.3 tackles per match throughout the campaign.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Scores, assists in draw Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Zinckernagel was excellent Saturday, scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time and setting up Hugo Cuypers with a long pass in the 26th minute. The winger boosted his season numbers to two goals and one assist, all of which have come in the last three MLS games. Additionally, he recorded a season-high count of three chances created while attempting multiple shots for the third consecutive match.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dje D'avilla - Records own goal in draw D'Avilla had an own goal, two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact D'Avilla deflected a set-piece cross for the opponents' third goal, as his side surrendered the lead in the 86th minute against Cincinnati. The midfielder added some all-around production but overall failed to stand out in his fifth straight MLS start. While the own goal shouldn't affect his role in the squad, he's usually reliable for passes and tackles but is at constant risk of committing fouls and receiving yellow cards.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Zinckernagel and Cuypers each score 2 goals, Fire beats slumping Sporting KC 5-0

Lewandowski to MLS? Latest on Chicago Fire's Pursuit of Barcelona Star

Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire against Sporting Kansas City