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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

20 MINS AGO • 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

Trio leads Red Bulls to 3-1 victory over Chicago as Fire's Cuypers ups goal-scoring streak to 9

Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Chicago Fire

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Cuypers and the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls

Hugo Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls after scoring two goals against Cincinnati

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Third straight assist Zinckernagel assisted once to go with nine shots (three on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Zinckernagel continued his strong creative run with a season high seven chances created, adding his third consecutive assist and sixth goal contribution across those games. The winger also attempted nine shots on the night, bringing his totals across his last five games to 25 shots along with 13 chances created and 30 crosses.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Denkey and Cincinnati visit the Chicago Fire

Kevin Denkey leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after a two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Three goal contributions Zinckernagel scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Zinckernagel netted a second-half brace and supplied an assist Saturday as Chicago Fire earned a resounding 5-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City. After being forced off early in Chicago's final March fixture versus Philadelphia, the forward has made four successive appearances (four starts). Across that span, Zinckernagel has scored three times and assisted twice.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Zinckernagel and Cuypers each score 2 goals, Fire beats slumping Sporting KC 5-0

Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers scored two goals apiece, Maren Haile-Selassie added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 5-0 to extend their lo...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in draw Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Zinckernagel was excellent Saturday, scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time and setting up Hugo Cuypers with a long pass in the 26th minute. The winger boosted his season numbers to two goals and one assist, all of which have come in the last three MLS games. Additionally, he recorded a season-high count of three chances created while attempting multiple shots for the third consecutive match.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Barlow, Evander score goals for Cincinnati in 3-3 tie with Fire

Tom Barlow and Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — each scored a goal for FC Cincinnati in a 3-3 tie with the Chicago Fire

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

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

Bags winner in first minute Zinckernagel took four shots (two on goal), sent in two crosses, took one corner kick, and scored the game winner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also drew three fouls...

Impact Zinckernagel picked a good time to open his 2026 scoring account, finding the net in the opening minute of the match to lift Chicago to a big victory at home. If leading scorer Hugo Cuypers remains sidelined, the Fire will continue to look to Zinckernagel to produce on the attacking end in a favorable home matchup with Atlanta United on Saturday.

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

Starting against Nashville Zinckernagel (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Zinckernagel won't miss any game with the problem that forced him to leave the pitch early during the previous clash with Philadelphia. He's a regular contributor of attacking stats and one of the squad's top two set-piece takers alongside Anton Saletros. Additionally, he could assume an even bigger offensive responsibility in the absence of striker Hugo Cuypers (head).

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Off early Zinckernagel was forced off in the first half of Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

Impact Zinckernagel made it just 30 minutes before being forced off in favor of Maren Haile-Selassie. It's been a slow start to his second season for Zinckernagel, who had an astounding 28 goal contributions last year. He will hope this isn't a big injury concern ahead of an Apr. 4 clash with Nashville.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

28 goal contributions for Chicago Zinckernagel made 33 starts in 34 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Zinckernagel emerged as Chicago's standout player this season, seamlessly adapting his European experience to MLS. Across 34 matches, he tallied 15 goals and 13 assists, averaging nearly one goal contribution per game while creating 72 chances. Serving as the team's primary set-piece specialist, he handled 151 situations and delivered 191 crosses (46 accurate). With three years remaining on his contract, Zinckernagel aims to maintain his attacking consistency for Chicago in 2026.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Zinckernagel (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Zinckernagel has recovered the right-wing spot from Maren Haile-Selassie, giving his team a welcome boost for the second game of the series against the Union. The regular starter is now expected to play an important role in offense after tallying 15 goals and 13 assists over 33 league games this year. Additionally, he should be the squad's usual set-piece taker.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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