Chicago Fire
The Fire scored two goals for the first time since April 6 and generated 11 shots but had an open week after the win over LA.
Out of contract and likely not a part of the team’s future, Shaqiri’s continued presence is no longer needed and could hurt the development of young attacker Brian Gutierrez.
After declining to sign a Homegrown deal with the club, Gutman took a winding path back to the Fire.
Mansueto has been slow to make moves since taking over the Fire, and it’s hurt the club.
Messi was officially named to Argentina’s 29-man roster Monday for two friendlies before Copa America.
A dedicated servant to the team, Klopas is bothered by the fact that he can’t find a fix for the Fire, who are winless in six matches.
Nobody should buy what the Fire are saying until something concrete is done to change the team’s fortunes.
The Fire have been blanked in their last three games and haven’t scored since the 78th minute of their 2-1 victory against the Dynamo on April 6.
Before their game Saturday night at Soldier Field against Atlanta United, the Fire will induct former goalkeeper Zach Thornton into the Ring of Fire, then try to recover from a 4-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Gutierrez has not started the last two games even though the offense has struggled.
During his rehab, Mueller became a father for the first time.
The match Saturday at Soldier Field with the Houston Dynamo begins a stretch of four home games over the next five.
Sunday’s match at Atlanta United is the Fire’s second straight match on a non-grass playing surface.
Over four games, Shaqiri hasn’t played a full 90 minutes, and his numbers are underwhelming.
He scored from beyond midfield in the 99th minute.
Saturday’s match has an afternoon kickoff, a rarity that required the Fire to adjust to the schedule.
The team’s new designated player hasn’t been a factor so far, but that hasn’t been his fault.
The Fire look good in their new kits, but they’re still winless after 2-1 loss.
For the first time since Sept. 29, 2019, the Fire will be in their traditional color when they host FC Cincinnati.
The friendlies are part of the team’s preparation for Copa America.