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Mbekezeli Mbokazi - Suspended Wednesday Mbokazi registered seven clearances in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute and is set for one match suspension.

Impact Mbokazi will serve his first suspension of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card. Since returning from a thigh injury, he has started all six MLS matches, recording 10 tackles, 40 clearances and four blocks. It has been a strong return for the defender after suffering the injury while on international duty with South Africa. Jack Elliott is the most likely candidate to replace him at center back for Wednesday's clash with Orlando City.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dje D'avilla - Suspended again D'Avilla generated one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute and except for a...

Impact D'Avilla will serve his second suspension in two matches after picking up his eighth yellow card of the season. He has been in steady form, recording 11 tackles, seven clearances, five interceptions, three shots on target and three chances created across his last 10 appearances. Anzor Mekvabishvili is expected to be the leading candidate to replace him in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Orlando.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philip Zinckernagel - Nets on Saturday Zinckernagel scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Zinckernagel netted Chicago's third in the 60th minute assisted by Anton Saletros. Zinckernagel recorded the most crosses in the game, created three chances and also made two tackles. He has now netted twice in the last five appearances and is up to 15 goal contributions for the campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anzor Mekvabishvili - Nets on Saturday Mekvabishvili scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Mekvabishvili replaced Dje D'Avilla at half-time and gave Chicago the lead in the 51st minute. Mekvabishvili recorded 26 passes and also made two tackles and two interceptions. He has featured in three games this campaign and this was his first goal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anton Saletros - Scores and assists on Saturday Saletros scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Saletros equalized in the 30th minute from long range and then assisted Philip Zinckernagel for the third in the 60th minute. Saletros recorded 38 passes and also made two clearances and an interception. He has now accumulated four goal contributions in the last five games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Concedes two Brady made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Brady recorded one save and one clearance, but conceded twice. He has now accumulated 13 saves and four clearances across the last four games. Next, he takes on Orlando City SC.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Available after two-game suspension Elliott is available for selection again after serving his two-match suspension following his dismissal against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Elliott returns to contention after missing Chicago Fire's matches against New England Revolution and Atlanta United due to consecutive suspensions for his red card and yellow-card accumulation. The center-back was sent off during first-half stoppage time against Philadelphia and has now completed both bans. His return provides Chicago with an additional defensive option, particularly with Sam Rogers (lower body) dealing with an injury. Elliott could reclaim his starting role, although Andreas Hanche-Olsen remains a competing option at center-back.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anton Salétros has goal, assist to rally Fire to 3-2 victory over Atlanta United

Anton Salétros had a goal and an assist to help the Chicago Fire rally for a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Starting XI and roster notes: Atlanta United makes one change to lineup for Chicago Fire | Atlanta United FC Tata Martino keeps consistency across his group heading into another home match

1 DAY AGO • ATLUTD.COM

Match preview: Youth in the midfield fueling 5-Stripes before a Chicago Fire matchup to stay in playoff race | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes are hammering away trying to engineer a final playoff push, and energy in the midfield may be a key

2 DAYS AGO • ATLUTD.COM

Atlanta United hosts the Chicago Fire in conference action

Atlanta United and the Chicago Fire square off in Eastern Conference play

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner

Matt Polster scored in the first half and Matt Turner made it stand up for the New England Revolution in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Philip Zinckernagel - Only lacking end product Zinckernagel took five shots (two on goal), crossed 16 times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.

Impact Zinckernagel was held off the scoresheet, but it wasn't from a lack of effort as he led Chicago in both shots and crosses during the defeat. The attacker has combined for nine shots, three chances create and 24 crosses over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Takes three shots Lewandowski took three shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.

Impact Lewandowski was held off the scoresheet finishing with the third most chances created and second most shots on the team. The forward has combined for five shots and two chances created over his last three starts and hasn't scored a goal since September 10th.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Allows one in loss Brady allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.

Impact Brady allowed the lone goal of the match in the 26th minute as Chicago dropped all three points. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 12 saves over his last three starts and hasn't kept a clean sheet since May. Chicago head to Atlanta next Saturday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Anzor Mekvabishvili - On bench to face New England Mekvabishvili (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with New England Revolution.

Impact Mekvabishvili could re-appear following a four-game absence, adding depth to Chicago's midfield going forward. It remains unclear what role the offseason signing will take when he's fully fit, as he has recorded only 15 minutes of MLS action so far. He'l likely to rotate with Anton Saletros and Dje D'Avilla in central midfield positions.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Anzor Mekvabishvili - Trains with group Mekvabishvili (lower body) was back in group training ahead of Saturday's match against the Revs, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Mekvabishvili has been out for four straight games but appears to be nearing a return, as the midfielder rejoined team training. That said, he has only held a minor role with the team this season, appearing off the bench in his lone appearance, majorly affected by injuries since joining the club. He will now look to return against the Revs, likely earning a bench spot if fit.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution host the Chicago Fire in conference action

The New England Revolution and the Chicago Fire meet in conference action

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Noah Allen - Gets assist in start Allen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Allen assisted on a goal to give Chicago the lead but that quickly evaporated in the second half. The midfielder should be able to find openings against New England Revolution, an average defensive side overall that has slipped of late. The Revs have allowed eight goals across their last three MLS games.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Maren Haile-Selassie - Scores in loss Haile-Selassie scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Impact The attacker was clinical with both his shots being put on frame, and he was rewarded with a goal. Haile-Selassie has an interesting matchup looming. The Revolution have allowed 41 goals in 29 MLS matches but they have conceded eight of those goals in their last three games.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brady - Gives up three in second half Brady recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Brady was strong to start the match but folded after halftime, giving up three goals in the second half of the loss. The goalkeeper might not see too much action when he faces New England Revolution. The Revs are one of the better teams in the East but have only scored 48 times in 29 matches, which is lower compared to some squads around them in the standings.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Union top Fire 3-1 for 8th straight victory during club-record 14-match unbeaten streak

Bruno Damiani netted two goals after Milan Iloski scored — all with a man advantage — and Cavan Sullivan set a teen record for goal contributions as the Philadelphia Union beat the...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Dje D'avilla - Back from suspension D'Avilla has served his one-match suspension following his dismissal against New York City FC and is eligible to return for Saturday's MLS clash against New England Revolution.

Impact D'Avilla was sent off after receiving two yellow cards during the first half against New York City FC, forcing him to miss Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia Union. The defensive midfielder has been a regular starter for Chicago Fire this season, making 23 starts across 27 league appearances. His return provides Chicago with an important option in the middle of the park, and he should be in contention to reclaim his starting role Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Handed two-game suspension Elliott will serve a two-game suspension after receiving a second yellow card during Wednesday's clash against Philadelphia Union, with his first booking also triggering a yellow-c...

Impact Elliott was sent off in first-half stoppage time against Philadelphia, leaving Chicago Fire shorthanded for the remainder of the contest. While his dismissal initially appeared to carry a one-match suspension, the accumulation of yellow cards means he will also miss the subsequent fixture against Atlanta. The center-back's absence represents a significant blow to Chicago's defensive rotation, particularly with Sam Rogers (lower body) also dealing with an injury. Andreas Hanche-Olsen could receive additional playing time during Elliott's two-game absence, with the defender eligible to return after serving both suspensions.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Shown red card midweek Elliott earned a red card during Wednesday's meeting with Philadelphia Union.

Impact Elliott was sent off for a second booking in first-half stoppage time against the Union, forcing him to serve suspension in the next fixture against New England. After that, he should return to the starting squad to face Atlanta on Oct. 24. This is a huge loss for a squad that usually benefits from the center-back's passing and defensive quality. With Sam Rogers' (lower body) status uncertain, Andreas Hanche-Olsen is an option to fill in while Elliott serves his ban

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Anton Salétros has goal, assist to rally Fire to 3-2 victory over Atlanta United

Atlanta United hosts the Chicago Fire in conference action

Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner

New England Revolution host the Chicago Fire in conference action

Union top Fire 3-1 for 8th straight victory during club-record 14-match unbeaten streak