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Joins Chelsea's preseason tour Slonina posted on Instagram that he is in Hong Kong with the Chelsea squad for preseason and will likely not join Strasbourg, as his trial there did not work out.

Impact Slonina's trial at Strasbourg came after being tested by new coach Hugo Oliveira over several weeks, but the failed trial now leaves him back with Chelsea's traveling squad on preseason tour. He is likely at best to serve as the club's third choice goalkeeper this season, and a fresh loan move to another club remains a realistic path forward as he looks to find regular playing time.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Being tested by Strasbourg Slonina played in Monday's 7-0 friendly defeat to Sporting and is being tested by Strasbourg for a potential move, according to Direct Racing.

Impact Slonina is already in Alsace and will be evaluated over the coming weeks to see if he meets the standards of new Strasbourg coach Hugo Oliveira, particularly regarding his distribution with his feet. The Chelsea goalkeeper made 14 appearances during a loan spell at Barnsley last season, recording two clean sheets, before being sidelined since late October with a finger injury, and a successful trial period could lead to either a loan or permanent move to Strasbourg this summer.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from loan Slonina has been recalled from his loan spell at Barnsley, the club announced.

Impact Slonina has made 14 appearances across all competitions during his time at Oakwell, recording two clean sheets. He has been sidelined since late October due to a finger injury.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes loan Slonina returned to Chelsea after finishing his loan spell with KAS Eupen.

Impact Slonina's loan to Belgium was productive, he made 28 appearances and conceded 56 goals while holding onto a major role. The goalkeeper likely has no path to playing time with Chelsea for the 2024/25 campaign, but he should be able to work towards another loan in the coming months.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

U-20 World Cup: 5 players that can shine for USA in Argentina

While the United States will be missing some notable players at the U-20 World Cup, the Americans will still have serious talent in Argentin...

MAY 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

U-20 World Cup: 5 players that can shine for USA in Argentina

Traveling with youth national team Slonina was called up the US Youth National Team for the U20 World Cup and is traveling with the team.

Impact Slonina is with the U-20 team in Buenos Aires for a pre-tournament training camp and projects to be the starter for the tournament proper. Slonina has yet to see an appearance since joining Chelsea, but still remains one of the United States' top goal-keeping prospects.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea delighted with Gabriel Slonina progress as 'Gaga' makes an impression Slonina has impressed with the under-21s since arriving at Chelsea in January and is learning from his brushes with the seniors in training

MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vazquez scores for youthful US lineup in 2-1 loss to Serbia

Brandon Vazquez scored to lead a U.S. lineup with seven starters making their international debuts, but the Americans lost 2-1 to Serbia in their first match since the World Cup

JANUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Gabriel Slonina & Brandon Vazquez headline Alexi's top young USMNT talent for 2026 World Cup | SOTU

JANUARY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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JANUARY 24, 2023 • USSOCCER.COM

Zendejas, Gressel among 13 who could make US soccer debuts

Alejandro Zendejas, a 24-year-old forward who played twice for Mexico, is among 13 players who could make their U.S. national team debuts under interim coach Anthony Hudson in exhi...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Training with Chelsea Slonina has begun training with his new side Chelsea.

Impact Slonina has arguably been MLS's most-hyped prospect over the last 18 months or so, and the 18-year-old seems ready to begin a new challenge in the Premier League with Chelsea. There are two top goalkeepers ahead of him in the depth chart in Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy, and veteran Marcus Bettinelli is likely ahead of him at the moment as well. It should take some time before Slonina starts seeing minutes with the senior team unless he goes out on-loan first.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

American soccer success in men's World Cup remains a dream

American men's soccer success on the world stage remains a dream

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Out for season finale Slonina (head) is not in Chicago's match day squad for Sunday's Decision Day clash against the Revolution.

Impact Slonina has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a head injury, meaning he ends the season with 12 clean sheets and 45 goals allowed in 32 MLS games. The 18-year-old is set to link up with Chelsea in January, so he may have already played his final game for the Fire.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for finale Slonina (head) is listed as questionable in Chicago's injury report for Sunday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Slonina missed last weekend's win over FC Cincinnati with a head injury, and he will be a game time call for Decision Day on Sunday as well. This is scheduled to be the 18-year-old's final MLS game before heading out to Chelsea in January, though it is possible he gets sent on another loan season with the Fire in order to continue his development.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Slonina will miss Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati due to a head injury.

Impact Slonina may have picked up a concussion in training and will be unavailable for the second-to-last contest of the season. That leaves him with one more game as a sendoff before he joins Chelsea next season, and either Spencer Richey could face his former club or another young option in Chris Brady could play during Saturday's game.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in tough loss Slonina made three saves (three goals conceded) and added one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact This was a disappointing result for Slonina, who looked solid to start this fixture. As the game went along however, Charlotte were able to break down Chicago's back line, and Slonina just couldn't manage to steal his side a point. Given that Fire are now mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, it will be wise to keep a close eye on the starting XI for the remainder of the year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Slonina grabbed two saves (three goals conceded) and logged one clearance in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to CF Montreal.

Impact As expected, Slonina experienced heavy traffic from the potent Montreal attack, which took full advantage of a depleted Fire defense. Although he looked rather solid throughout the evening, he was in no position to stop any of Montreal's three tallies. The 18-year-old phenom keeper has been a lone bright spot for a Chicago squad that has likely been eliminated from postseason contention.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duran Palacio's 2 goals lead Fire over Inter Miami 3-1

Jhon Jader Duran Palacio scored two goals and the Chicago Fire defeated Inter Miami 3-1

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Slonina makes 9 saves in Fire's scoreless draw with Crew

Gabriel Slonina made a career-high nine saves for the Chicago Fire in a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Slonina makes seven saves, Fire play Crew to 0-0 draw

Eloy Room made one save for the Columbus Crew and Gabriel Slonina had seven saves for the Chicago Fire in a 0-0 draw Saturday

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

New England Revolution, Chicago Fire draw 0-0

Djordje Petrovic made one save for the New England Revolution and Gabriel Slonina had five saves for the Chicago Fire in a 0-0 draw Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Three stops in loss Slonina made three saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to NYCFC.

Impact Slonina had no chance to save either of NYCFC's goals in this one. He did, however, keep his side in the match by smartly saving likely goals in the 29th and 43rd minutes. Slonina remains locked in as Chicago's best keeper, and Fire will need him to continue playing well down the stretch run if they wish to obtain a postseason bid.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Slonina allowed four goals while making three saves in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union.

Impact Slonina looked tentative against the Eastern Conference's best squad and has now conceded six goals in his past two matches. Two of Philadelphia's four scores came off Fire turnovers, but the 18-year-old keeper also missed a few opportunities to keep his team competitive. Chicago was outclassed by Philadelphia for much of Saturday's tilt and will look to get back on track against NYCFC next weekend.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How 'extremely hungry" Gabriel Slonina earned a move to Chelsea Adin Brown, Slonina's goalkeeper coach in Chicago, speaks after overseeing the 18-year-old's ongoing rise

AUGUST 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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