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Registers most crosses Zinckernagel had nine shots (two on goal), 19 crosses (four accurate) and 13 corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against New England Revolution.

Impact Zinckernagel tried his best to contribute to a goal as he recorded the most crosses in the game, created four chances and also tirelessly covered over 10 kilometers. He has started 23 times this campaign and also contributed to 13 goals.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire take draw streak into matchup with the New England Revolution

The Chicago Fire take on the New England Revolution after playing to a draw in four consecutive games

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sends in five crosses in draw Zinckernagel generated five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Zinckernagel led Chicago in crosses as usual and now has 126 in 22 starts. The forward also created the most chances for his side during the match, while taking their two corner kicks. He has five goals and eight assists over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire take home winning streak into matchup against Inter Miami

The Chicago Fire host Inter Miami aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Gets an assist Zinckernagel assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-4 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact The forward offered plenty of service with four crosses and three corners on Saturday, getting an assist as part of Chicago's four-goal showing. Zinckernagel is set up for more success against Inter Miami, a team which has allowed 41 goals in 22 MLS games ahead of Saturday's matchup with Atlanta United.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire sign Philip Zinckernagel to DP contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Chicago Fire FC have signed winger Philip Zinckernagel to a new Designated Player contract through the 20...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs new deal with Chicago Zinckernagel has signed a new contract with Chicago Fire as a Designated Player, keeping him with the club through the 2027-28 season, the club announced.

Impact Zinckernagel earned this deal with a standout run since joining from Club Brugge at the start of 2025, becoming the first player in Fire history to post a double-double with 15 goals and 15 assists that year, and he's carried it into 2026 with seven goals and seven assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. He's made all 20 of his MLS starts this season and ranks second on the team in minutes played. The new deal reflects the level he's sustained since arriving and locks him in as one of the league's more productive attacking players.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders bring home losing streak into matchup against the Chicago Fire

The Seattle Sounders host the Chicago Fire looking to end a four-game home slide

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Zinckernagel (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's contest versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Zinckernagel has bounced back after missing one league game due to his lower body issue, and he's one of the strongest attacking options in an otherwise highly rotated lineup. The right winger will aim to build on a solid campaign, having produced the second-most direct contributions for Chicago with a sum of five goals and seven assists in MLS play. His inclusion in the initial squad sends Puso Dithejane to a substitute role.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire try to continue win streak in matchup with the New York Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the New York Red Bulls

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Questionable with lower body injury Zinckernagel is questionable for Wednesday's match against Orlando City due to a lower body injury, according to the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Zinckernagel has been a key contributor for Chicago this season, contributing five goals and seven assists across 18 MLS appearances, so his potential absence would represent a real blow to the team's attack. His status will likely become clearer closer to kickoff as the club assesses the extent of the issue. Zinckernagel is expected to be given every opportunity to prove his fitness before a final call is made. Puso Dithejane is the favorite to step into the starting lineup in his place if Zinckernagel is unable to go.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City takes on the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference action

Orlando City and the Chicago Fire meet in Eastern Conference play

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Chicago Fire host the Portland Timbers in non-conference action

The Chicago Fire and the Portland Timbers hit the pitch in non-conference action

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Assists in win Zinckernagel assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Zinckernagel set up Robert Lewandowski for one goal during Saturday's win, as well as sending in 10 crosses and shooting three times himself. Zinckernagel made the absolute most of his chances and was excellent at using the space Lewandowski created for him, if he can thrive in this pairing it would be a major boost to his upside.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC hosts the Chicago Fire in conference action

New York City FC plays the Chicago Fire in conference play

JULY 24 • Associated Press

White and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Chicago Fire

Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against San Diego FC

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Assists winner Saturday Zinckernagel assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Toronto FC.

Impact Zinckernagel assisted the match-winning goal Saturday as his cross set up Andrew Gutman's header in the 65th minute. It was one of four chances he created in the match and he also recorded a season-high four accurate crosses. He now has five goals and six assists this season, all of which have come in his last nine matches. He'll hope to keep the momentum going despite heading into the two-month break for the World Cup.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire play Toronto on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the Chicago Fire host Toronto

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Scores in 2-0 win Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Zinckernagel scored the team's first goal in the match which was his fifth in the league campaign. That's not it as he also provided an assist for the team's second goal. It was the third occasion in the league campaign where Zinckernagel scored a goal and provided an assist in the same fixture.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-leading 13th goal, Fire beats Montreal 2-0

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat CF Montreal 2-0

MAY 16 • Associated Press

CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference action

The Chicago Fire visit CF Montreal in Eastern Conference action

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Sets up equalizer Zinckernagel assisted once to go with six shots (three on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Zinckernagel had a very eventful game. He set up Robin Lod's header equalizer in the 62nd minute, missed a penalty in the 71st minute, and took a free kick in the 87th minute that was parried but converted on the rebound by Maren Haile-Selassie. Additionally, Zinckernagel recorded the most crosses in the game, created two chances and made a tackle, a block and an interception. He has now contributed to seven goals in the last five games and has eight goal contributions for the campaign.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cuypers scores MLS-leading 12th goal, Fire wins 3-1 to snap DC United's 5-game unbeaten streak

Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 12th goal this season, Robin Lod and Maren Haile-Selassie each added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat D.C. United 3-1

MAY 14 • Associated Press

D.C. United hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

The Chicago Fire take on D.C

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Nine crosses Saturday Zinckernagel generated three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Zinckernagel had another highly productive outing Saturday, although this one ended without a goal contribution. He recorded nine crosses in his third consecutive match and also created four chances for just the second time this season. Over his last six outings he has four goals, three assists, 28 shots (10 on target), 17 chances created and 39 crosses (10 accurate). With Hugo Cuypers also on an eight-match scoring streak, there's a lot of attacking prowess in Chicago at the moment.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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