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Miserable showing in loss Gal gave up three goals on nine shots (three on target) and had zero saves in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Philadelphia.

Impact Gal and Chicago had a rough Saturday. Coming in down 1-0 in their series vs Philadelphia and needing a win, the whole team came out flat. Gal was beat twice by Tai Baribo before the match was even 20 minutes old. A third goal in the 35th minute by Bruno Damiani was all she wrote for Gal and Chicago's season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo scores 2 goals, Union beats Fire 3-0 to sweep first-round series

Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Earns extension Gal signed an extension with Chicago through 2026, the club announced.

Impact Gal penned an extension with Chicago, signing on to stay as the backup. He's firmly behind Chris Brady in the pecking order, but he gets chances while Brady's injured or on international duty. Dean conceded nine goals in seven appearances this season, while making 11 saves in that span.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two in loss Gal conceded two goals in Chicago Fire's 2-1 loss on Saturday to FC Cincinnati. He also made two saves.

Impact Gal has now allowed two goals in back-to-back games but this one didn't end with a Chicago win. He's in for a tough matchup next Saturday against San Diego FC, the top scoring team in MLS so far this season.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in win Gal made zero saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 3-2 win over Charlotte.

Impact Gal didn't see much action during the first half but suddendly things changed for him as he saw the opposition scoring twice in a three-minute span just before the hour mark to get back in contention. The goalkeeper wasn't at fault for either goal but the fact that he didn't make a single save definitely hurt his fantasy output. With Chris Brady (not injury related) still with USMNT at Gold Cup, Gal will still have a couple chances to bounce back during upcoming games.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in home defeat Gal made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Gal made his fourth start of the season and has yet to keep a clean sheet this campaign. He conceded from the penalty spot in the 10th minute and made two more saves to help his team to remain in the game but it wasn't enough to get a result.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Allows just one goal Gal had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 7-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Gal allowed just one goal on two saves in his first start since early May. With Chris Brady out on national team duty, the keeper will likely get the call to start the next two MLS games at minimum, already making three starts in 2025.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Allows own goal Gal had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Gal saw the start in net Saturday, seeing the start over Chris Brady after he came on as a substitute last match. He was decent with his two saves and no goals allowed until an own goal in the 80th minute ruined his clean sheet. It remains uncertain if he will hold the starting role heading into their match against Charlotte on May 17, only having allowed an own goal in his 140 minutes of play.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers, Rominigue Kouamé help Fire beat Atlanta United 2-1 for first home victory this season

Hugo Cuypers scored on a first-half penalty kick and Rominigue Kouamé delivered the winner late in the second half as the Chicago Fire won at home for the first time this season wi...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Set to return Gal will return in 2025 after his contract option was picked up, Chicago announced.

Impact Gal's contract option for 2025 was accepted and the goalkeeper is set to return. The backup has yet to make an appearance for the Fire and remains a fringe option at most for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning for next season Gal had his contract exercised for the 2024 season with the Chicago Fire.

Impact Gal failed to make an appearance in the MLS after signing to be the third string keeper for the team. The keeper will likely keep his role heading into the 2024 season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper Jeff Gal from Swedish top-flight side Degerfors IF The Chicago Fire have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jeff Gal from Swedish top-flight side Degerfors IF on a free transfer.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper Jeff Gal | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired goalkeeper Jeff Gal on a free transfer from Swedish top-flight side Degerfors...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Chicago Gal has completed a free transfer from Degerfors IF to Chicago, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Gal has completed a move to Chicago where he will compete for a starting job following the departure of Gabriel Slonina. Gal's role in the team should be more clear after training camp as Chicago establishes a new pecking order in the posts.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE