MAURICIO PINEDA NEWS

Role changes Pineda recorded 11 starts in 21 appearances during the 2024 season with Chicago.

Impact Pineda's role on Chicago has diminished over the years, only getting 11 starts in 2024, which was the least amount since joining the side back in 2020. He's collected 21 appearances, scoring once with 16 tackles and 32 clearances. The homegrown player does have two years left remaining on his current contract, as he looks to return to his previous role for the side.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Unused Wednesday Pineda was an unused sub during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Nashville.

Impact Pineda was an option for Chicago for the first time since Aug 24 following his leg injury. He will return as a depth option for the back line, with his last MLS start coming back in June, resulting in 10 starts in 20 league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Wednesday return Pineda (leg) is off the injury report for Wednesday's trip to Nashville.

Impact Pineda was able to return to full team training the last few days and will look to be an option for Wednesday. He had missed the last three matches, therefore the midfielder could start off the bench if ruled fit, with his last MLS start coming back in June.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in full training Pineda (leg) participated in full training and should be available for Saturday's game against the Red Bulls, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Pineda has been rehabbing from an injury and has a strong chance of playing once the league resumes over the weekend. However, Pineda is likely to come off the bench, as he's started in just 10 of his 20 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Pineda (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against Miami.

Impact Pineda has been added to the injury report, having dealt with a leg issue this week. Luckily for the club, he isn't a regular starter, so it won't be a major loss if left off the team sheet. That said, even if he is fit, he will only earn a spot on the bench.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of the season Pineda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Pineda netted his first goal of the season as he fired a shot from outside the box, assisted by Brian Gutierrez in the 60th minute of play. He also delivered a solid effort on the defensive side with one tackle won, six clearances and a blocked shot. This marked the fourth consecutive starting appearance and ninth in 15 outings on the season for Pineda.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Plays final match of season Pineda was able to return for Oct 21 loss against New York City F.C after missing the last four matches with a lower leg injury.

Impact Pineda will end the season making 16 starts in 24 appearances, recording a goal with 37 tackles (18 won), 27 interceptions and 53 clearances. He is set to return for his fifth season with Chicago after signing a new contract extension back in May.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Pineda (lower leg) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Inter Miami, confirmed Joe Chatz per the Chicago Fire availability report.

Impact Pineda is set to miss his third match in a row with a lower leg injury. With only three matches left in the regular season, it is unclear if the midfielder will return before the end of the campaign if he continues to deal with his injury.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face NYRB Pineda (lower leg) has been ruled out to face the Red Bulls on Saturday.

Impact Pineda missed last week's match against New England after suffering an injury against Columbus on Sep. 20, and with the team all but out of playoff contention, he might not get risked until the end of the campaign. Though unlikely, his next chance to play will come against Inter Miami on Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Pineda left Wednesday's game against Columbus with an apparent right leg injury, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Pineda went down grabbing his right leg, so this might be a complex issue for the defender. Wyatt Omsberg entered as a replacement and could compete for a starting role for the weekend against New England if Pineda can't recover in time.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Pineda scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and eight clearances in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th...

Impact Pineda got his first goal of the season to give the team the lone goal on Sunday. He also totaled eight clearances, which ups his average per match to 2.5 with 34 in the last seven games.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in win Pineda generated three tackles (one won), five clearances and four interceptions in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus CF Montreal. In addition, he was given his fifth yellow card in the 7...

Impact Pineda had a good match as he kept a clean sheet for the third time in his last four matches. He finished the match with one tackle, four interceptions, five clearances and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Pineda made a block, a clearance and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Pineda lined up in defensive midfield Saturday for the first time since March as Carlos Teran has recovered from an upper leg injury. Pineda has started eight of Chicago's last 10 league games, but he might become more of an option off the bench now that Teran and Rafael Czichos are back to fitness in central defense.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in cup match Pineda (concussion) started and played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday's defeat against the Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

Impact Pineda has missed Chicago's last two league games after suffering a head injury in late May, but he was able to play in midweek and should remain available to face the Crew on Saturday. He had started four consecutive MLS games in central defense prior to his concussion.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Toronto Pineda (head) is out for Wednesday's trip to Toronto, according to the Chicago injury report.

Impact Pineda was unable to clear concussion protocol and will miss Wednesday's clash. The center-back made four starts in a row with Carlos Teran (upper leg) on the sideline and now leaves a hole in central defense. Wyatt Omsberg and Rafael Czichos are a likely center-back pairing with Pineda out.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Pineda was forced to come off during the 62nd minute of Saturday's match against New England with a possible concussion.

Impact Pineda took a hit to the head and had to be taken out of the match and put in concussion protocol. He's started three straight games at center back, but could sit out Wednesday against Toronto. If this is the case, then Rafael Czichos could return to the starting XI in his place.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pineda signs contract extension with Chicago Fire Mauricio Pineda has signed a contract extension with the Chicago Fire that runs through the 2026 season.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fire sign D/M Mauricio Pineda through 2026 The Chicago Fire signed defender/midfielder Mauricio Pineda to a new contract through the 2026 season.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chicago Fire sign Mauricio Pineda to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Chicago Fire FC have signed homegrown defender/midfielder Mauricio Pineda to a contract extension through...

MAY 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Extends contract with Chicago Pineda has signed a four-year contract extension with the Fire with the option to further add another year, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Pineda has tallied five goals and three assists across 90 MLS appearances since joining Chicago out of the University of North Carolina in Winter 2020, and the 25-year-old has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2026 campaign at least. He's equally comfortable either in defensive midfield or central defense, where he's started three consecutive games while filling in for the injured Carlos Teran (upper leg).

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in start Pineda made two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Pineda lined up in central defense Saturday while both Rafael Czichos (undisclosed) and Carlos Teran (upper leg) were hampered by injuries, and he helped shut out St. Louis in what was just his second league start of the season.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench Pineda subbed into Saturday's match against the Union at halftime, taking a shot and making a block, a clearance and an interception in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Pineda has featured in all seven of Chicago's matches this season, with just one start in defensive midfield. But Gaston Gimenez (upper leg) and Carlos Teran (knee) both came off with injuries on Saturday, meaning Pineda could take on an increased role in the lineup if either proves to be serious.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Pineda (lower leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYCFC.

Impact Pineda is on the bench Saturday after a lower leg issue knocked him out of the opener. The defender could return to the first team off the bench, though he likely won't see substantial playing time straight away.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Pineda (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's home opener against New York City F.C.

Impact Pineda made 27 appearances with Chicago in 2022, generating one goal with 40 clearances and 35 tackles (22 won). Both Gaston Gimenez and Federico Navarro are expected to get the start over Pineda, who will at minimum will be an option off the bench.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Pineda made an interception and created a chance in the 1-1 Decision Day draw against New England.

Impact Pineda ends the season with one goal and seven clean sheets across 27 MLS appearances (23 starts) for Chicago. His versatility ensures that he should continue getting opportunities either in defensive midfield or at center-back, though the 25-year-old likely isn't in the first-choice XI when everyone is fit.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE