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Out due to personal reasons Bamba is not with the team ahead of Saturday's visit to Cincinnati while he attends to a personal matter in France, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Bamba has been Chicago's main left winger this year, scoring two goals and a team-high two assists during the MLS campaign. Thus, his absence will limit the attacking potential of a squad that could struggle to find a similar option, perhaps deploying either Philip Zinckernagel or Maren Haile-Selassie on the left flank and giving an opportunity to the Open Cup standout Jason Shokalook up front. As for Bamba, there's still uncertainty about when he'll be available again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another goal contribution Bamba assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Bamba would come up with an assist Sunday, finding Maren Haile-Selassie in the 13th minute for the lone goal of the match. This gives Bamba his third straight game with a goal contribution, earning one goal and two assists during that span. He continues a decent start to the season, already with four goal contributions in six appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Haile-Selassie, Brady help Fire extend winning streak to 3 with 1-0 victory over Atlanta United

Maren Haile-Selassie scored early for Chicago and that was all Chris Brady needed to help the Fire earn a third straight victory, beating Atlanta United 1-0

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Assists on match winner Bamba took four shots (one on target), created two chances, and assisted on the match winning goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also drew five fouls and committed th...

Impact Bamba delivered an inch-perfect ball to the back post to set up the game's only goal in the first minute. The assist was Bamba's first of the season, and he now has a goal contribution in back-to-back appearances. He's heating up at the right time and will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's juicy home fixture with Atlanta United.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss with 1-0 victory

Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Chicago Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Scores go-ahead goal Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bamba scored the go-ahead goal for Chicago early in the second half and this eventually would be the winning goal. The midfielder is unlikely to be able to convert on just one shot against Nashville SC, a team which has only given up two goals so far this MLS season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers, Bamba score goals, Fire hands Union their 5th straight loss 2-1

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Two crosses and one shot Bamba had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact For the first time this season, Bamba attempted a cross from the flank, marking his first and second crosses. The winger has been consistent with his shot production, with each of his three appearances including at least two attempts, with one on goal.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Bamba scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Bamba made his season debut after missing the opener and started his campaign with the right foot as he appeared at the right place to slot home a cross from the right in the 27th minute. After a relatively quiet first year with Chicago, the experienced attacker will hope this is the start of better things to come.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Bamba scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 3-0

Jonathan Bamba scored in the first half, and the Chicago Fire scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-0 win over CF Montréal in their home opener on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Starting during return Bamba (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Montreal.

Impact Bamba returns to the lineup for Saturday's clash against Montreal after making progress this week and rejoining training with the squad. The attacker steps straight back into a starting role after starting 35 of his 37 appearances last season and could be an important piece in the attack.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Training Tuesday Bamba (lower body) was back in training Tuesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Bamba is seeing some progress this week as he returns to the training field, joined by some other teammates to begin the week. This is a major gain for the club if he can play the next contest, starting in 35 of his 37 appearances last campaign. Once he is fit, he will look to see the field immediately and top his 11-goal contributions from the last season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Saturday Bamba is questionable for Saturday's trip to Houston Dynamo due to an undisclosed reason, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Bamba could be out for the start of the 2026 season, meaning a potential blow to the team's attacking power after he featured in every game of the 2025 campaign, in which he scored six times and provided five assists. The left winger may see his playing time limited if he's dealing with an injury, with Maren Haile-Selassie benefiting from his absence with increased minutes.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 35 starts for Chicago Bamba recorded 35 starts in 37 MLS appearances for Chicago during the 2025 MLS season (including the playoffs).

Impact Bamba proved to be one of Chicago's most reliable players in 2025, featuring in all 37 matches. In his debut MLS season, he scored six goals and provided five assists, while creating 54 chances and making 25 tackles. The winger maintained his typical goal contribution rate of 11 and brought valuable experience from his time in Spain and France. Looking ahead, Bamba is poised to build on this foundation and increase his offensive impact in 2026.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist Sunday Bamba scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 (6-4) penalty shootout loss to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bamba would see a decent match in the first leg Sunday but ultimately couldn't help his team to the win, scoring a goal in the 84th minute and an assist in the 93rd minute. This is his sixth goal and fifth assist of the season, now above double-digit goal contributions in 36 appearances. He will need to maintain this form into the second leg, with the Fire in a lose or go home situation.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Bueno scores winner in PK shootout as Union hold off Fire in first-round opener of MLS Cup

Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout after Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead late and the top-seeded Union beat the Chicago Fire in a best-of-three first...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Bamba, Zinckernagel and Cuypers each score a goal, Fire beats Revolution 3-2 Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers each scored a goal on Saturday night to help the Fire beat the New England Revolution 3...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Opens scoring early Bamba scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus New England Revolution.

Impact Bamba struck in the second minute, running onto Brian Gutierrez's lofted pass and sliding his finish past Matt Turner to give an early lead to Chicago. He worked 76 minutes on the left and helped stretch New England's backline throughout the game, contributing three shots, two tackles, and one clearance. Bamba now has nine goal contributions in 28 appearances in his first MLS season, and he will hope to reach double digits in the final stretch of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bamba, Zinckernagel and Cuypers each score a goal, Fire beat Revolution 3-2

Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers each scored a goal to help the Chicago Fire beat the New England Revolution 3-2

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 7-1 win versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Bamba played just the first half Saturday, managing to score once before his exit. He is having a solid start to his Chicago career, starting all 16 MLS games, recording three goals and four assists .

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skill and luck for second goal Bamba scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Charlotte FC.

Impact For the Chicago team's first goal, it occurred from a tough shot that Bamba attempted more than 20 yards out. It deflected off Adilson Malanda, which confused Charlotte's goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina enough that the ball went past his net. For the Fire's 2025 season, Bamba will have logged multiple goals, considering he just got a second Saturday.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 3-2 defeat Bamba assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Bamba picked up his fourth assist of the season as he linked up with Hugo Cuypers to bring the game back to 1-1. He attempted four shots in the game, his most of the season, but was unable to get any on target, and he created three chances, his most in the last seven games.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records three shots Bamba had three shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Bamba played the full 90 Sunday but couldn't find a breakthrough in the stalemate against Miami, with two of his three shots finding the target but not the back of the net. He did see a goal contribution last match and will look for another soon, with four in eight appearances this campaign.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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