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
CHRISTOPHER CUPPS #38 - DEFENDER - CHICAGO FIRE
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Returns with Chicago Fire II Cupps (leg) was able to return with Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro League.
Chicago Fire take shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC
The Chicago Fire come into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after recording two straight shutout winsAUGUST 8 • Associated Press
Chicago Fire face the New York Red Bulls after shutout victory
A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the Chicago Fire host the New York Red BullsJULY 25 • Associated Press
Trains with group Cupps (leg) was back in team training Thursday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.
Impact Cupps has been out for well over a month now due to a leg injury, but is finally seeing some good news, as the defender has started to train with the group again. However, this will still leave him questionable for Saturday's match, needing a quick turnaround to play. That said, he will likely look ahead to the August 9 match against LAFC to return.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Still not ready to train Cupps (leg) is still in the recovery process and has yet to return to the grass for Chicago, per Alex Calabrese of Soccer Reports.
Impact Cupps is not expected to make a return any time soon as he remains out with a leg injury. With no timeline of return, the defender will likely see a come back either in Late August or Early September, pending his rehab process.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in conference matchup
CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference playJULY 18 • Associated Press
Atlanta United faces the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play
Atlanta United plays the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference actionJULY 15 • Associated Press
San Diego FC takes road win streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire
San Diego FC hits the road against the Chicago Fire looking to extend a three-game road winning streakJULY 11 • Associated Press
Evander and Cincinnati host the Chicago Fire
Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against Orlando CityJULY 4 • Associated Press
Chicago Fire host Charlotte FC in conference action
The Chicago Fire and Charlotte FC square off in Eastern Conference playJUNE 27 • Associated Press
Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action
The Philadelphia Union take on the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference actionJUNE 24 • Associated Press
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
Called up with USMNTU17 Cupps has been called up by the USMNT U17 for the three friendly matches against Sweden U17, Canada U17 and Japan U17 on June 5, June 7 and June 10, respectively.
Impact Cupps has started two of the last five games for Chicago. Due to the call-up, he will miss the match against D.C. United on Saturday but should return in time to face Nashville on June 14. Sam Rogers, if deemed fit enough for the game, should return in the central defense on Saturday.
JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE
Makes first career start Cupps recorded 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.
Impact Cupps has a brilliant match for his first career MLS start, making 10 clearances with an interception against Orlando. He is just 16 years of age, which will likely mean he will see keep a backup role in the defense, already making two appearances for Chicago in league play.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
