Chicago Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Viktor Radojevic - Signs with Chicago Radojevic has completed a permanent transfer from TSC to Chicago Fire, his new club announced Friday.

Impact Radojevic had been a target for quite some time for Chicago, and they had to execute a trade to get the deal through the finish line Thursday before the closing of the MLS secondary transfer window. The left-back will compete for a starting spot right away after being signed on a U22 initiative contract.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in conference play

The Chicago Fire visit the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference play

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

MLS Regular Season Match Date Change: Inter Miami CF vs. Chicago Fire FC Rescheduled | Inter Miami CF Major League Soccer (MLS) announced today that Inter Miami CF's MLS regular season match against Chicago Fire FC, originally scheduled for S...

AUGUST 21 • INTERMIAMICF.COM

Chicago Fire acquire defender Joel Waterman from CF Montréal | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - CHI receive: Joel Waterman - MTL receive: Up to $600k GAM Chicago Fire FC have acquired center back Joel Wa...

AUGUST 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joel Waterman - Dealt to Chicago Waterman has completed a transfer to Chicago from Montreal, according to his new club.

Impact Waterman is ending his time in Canada but will remain in MLS play, heading a bit south to join Chicago. The defender has spent the past five years with Montreal, where he accumulated 130 appearances (125 starts), a mainstay in the defense. That said, he shouldn't have any difficulty finding a role with his new club, as he is versatile and can play on the inside or outside of the defense.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Gutiérrez caps wild Chicago Fire comeback | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC needed some late-game magic against St. Louis CITY SC. They got it from Brian Gutiérrez.

AUGUST 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Christopher Cupps - Returns with Chicago Fire II Cupps (leg) was able to return with Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro League.

Impact Cupps is back and fit as he returned to play with the reserves. He has only made three appearances in MLS play, starting twice while making 17 clearances and two tackles.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Romenique Kouame - Not training Kouame (lower body) has yet to return to training as he remains out for Chicago, per Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Kouame could miss another week or two as he still remains out from training. When fit, the midfielder was only used off the bench, recording one start in the previous four MLS games played, logging in two tackles with six interceptions and two clearances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Gutiérrez scores in 87th, Fire beat St. Louis 3-2, extend unbeaten streak to 5 games

Brian Gutiérrez scored in the 87th minute, Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel also scored goals, and the Chicago Fire beat St. Louis City 3-2 to extend its unbeaten streak to fiv...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Dje D'avilla - First goal contribution in MLS D'Avilla assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact D'Avilla provided the assist for Philip Zinckernagel's goal in the 67th minute equalizer, his first assist in MLS play. He started in midfield for the third consecutive game and completed the full match on Saturday. D'Avilla also set a new season high with four clearances, slowly growing his influence in the midfield of Chicago.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Provides assist in victory Gutman assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Gutman supplied the low cross that Hugo Cuypers turned into the opening goal on Saturday. He also initiated the move that led to the late winner by finding Philip Zinckernagel at the top of the box. The left back went the full match and overlapped consistently as Chicago chased a late winner. His early delivery and late involvement bookended the Fire's scoring and ended a solid shift in defense for him with one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances. Gutman also continues his run of assists as he now has a total of seven in the league, five more than his previous career high.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers - Opens scoring Saturday Cuypers scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Cuypers put Chicago ahead in the 16th minute by finishing Andrew Gutman's low cross after a pass from Brian Gutierrez. He also went close deep into stoppage time with a rising effort over the bar. The Belgian forward's goal was his 15th of the 2025 MLS season, which is five more than his first season in the league despite playing six fewer games. Cuypers has now scored three goals in his last four matches and will look to carry that form into Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Gutierrez - Scores winner against St. Louis Gutierrez scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 victory against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Gutierrez scored the 87th-minute winner from the top of the box and also recorded the secondary assist on Hugo Cuypers' opener. He now has eight goals and one assist in MLS this season, setting a new career high with nine goal contributions in 11 fewer games than his previous seasons. Gutierrez also set a new season high with six shots, as he has attempted at least one in every game except one this season, bringing his total to 56 in 21 appearances and showing how impactful the attacking midfielder is for the Fire.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Brillant in victory Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and six chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Zinckernagel had a brilliant outing on Saturday against St. Louis, contributing one goal and one assist while creating a season high six chances. His season totals now sit at 11 goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances, a standout first season in MLS for the forward. Zinckernagel has now been involved in four goals across the last two games and will look to carry that form into Saturday's clash with Philly.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes two in win Brady recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Brady allowed two goals and finished with one save in Saturday's victory. He handled crosses cleanly as St. Louis managed three shots on target from 13 attempts overall. Brady preserved the lead after the 87th-minute winner in a long stoppage-time period. It was a low-save, high-leverage outing behind a back line that limited clear chances. Brady will hope to build on that performance to find a clean sheet against Philadelphia on Saturday after conceding two goals in each of his last two outings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire vs. St. Louis CITY SC enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com Saturday's game between Chicago Fire FC and St. Louis CITY SC will have a delayed start due to inclement weather near SeatGeek Stadium. The...

AUGUST 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philip Zinckernagel - Starting against St. Louis Zinckernagel (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus St. Louis City.

Impact Zinckernagel didn't miss any match due to the issue that forced him to leave the pitch in the previous contest, where he logged a pair of assists. The winger has scored seven goals and seven assists over his latest 12 league appearances while being a consistent set-piece taker. He'll look to stay in the starting lineup over Maren Haile-Selassie in upcoming weeks.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC tries to end road losing streak in game against the Chicago Fire

Saint Louis City SC visits the Chicago Fire trying to end a seven-game road slide

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Chicago Fire acquire André Franco from FC Porto | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired midfielder André Franco on loan from Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto, the club...

AUGUST 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Carlos Teran - Opens scoring with header Teran scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Teran headed in a Philip Zinckernagel corner in the 11th minute for his first MLS goal of the season. The center-back also contributed five clearances and four tackles in a strong defensive showing. Teran has contributed eight tackles, seven clearances and three interceptions in the last two games since his return from an upper leg injury, proving how much Chicago needed him fit and showing they will hope to keep him healthy for the final stretch of the season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Scores banger against LAFC Bamba scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Bamba scored in the 70th minute with a first-time powerful finish after a combination between Brian Gutierrez and Philip Zinckernagel that left Hugo Lloris with no chance to attempt a save. The goal was his fourth of the MLS season to go with four assists. He created two chances and was a constant threat from the left wing against the black and gold. Bamba has now contributed to 42 shots and 37 chances in 25 appearances this season and is having a decent first season in the MLS.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Five saves in draw Brady had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Brady conceded twice but also made five saves on Saturday, including two in the second half to preserve the draw when LAFC was pushing with the entrances of newcomer Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga. He dealt well with aerial balls and organized his defense against LAFC's late pressure. Brady still has three clean sheets in 19 MLS appearances this season, and he will try to add to that total in Chicago's upcoming match against St. Louis City on Saturday.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga's late goal helps LAFC salvage draw with Fire Denis Bouanga scores on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally LAFC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire.

AUGUST 10 • LATIMES.COM

How Son Heung-min Fared in His LAFC Debut in MLS The former Tottenham Hotspur star came on as a second-half substitute against Chicago Fire FC on Saturday night.

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Jaziel Orozco, João Klauss and Sang Bin Jeong score in St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over Nashville

Jaziel Orozco, João Klauss and Sang Bin Jeong all scored to lead St. Louis City to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

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Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in conference play

Brian Gutiérrez scores in 87th, Fire beat St. Louis 3-2, extend unbeaten streak to 5 games

Saint Louis City SC tries to end road losing streak in game against the Chicago Fire

Jaziel Orozco, João Klauss and Sang Bin Jeong score in St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over Nashville