Who started Chicago Fire's last match?

Chicago Fire's starting XI on 7 Oct 2026 in the MLS (4-4-2): J. Cohen, J. Dean, J. Elliott, M. Mbokazi, Leonardo Barroso, P. Zinckernagel, T. D'Avilla, A. Salétros, J. Bamba, M. Haile-Selassie, J. Gómez.

What was Chicago Fire's last result?

Chicago Fire beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 on 7 Oct 2026.

When did Chicago Fire last win?

Chicago Fire last won on 7 Oct 2026, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1.

Who takes penalties for Chicago Fire?

P. Zinckernagel has taken the most penalties for Chicago Fire this season, scoring 1 of 2.

Who has made the most starts for Chicago Fire this season?

P. Zinckernagel leads with 31 starts for Chicago Fire across all competitions this season.

What formation does Chicago Fire use most often?

Chicago Fire have used a 4-3-3 in 14 of their 31 matches this season.

Which Chicago Fire goalkeeper has started the most this season?

C. Brady has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chicago Fire this season, starting 31 matches.

Which Chicago Fire defender has started the most this season?

J. Elliott has made the most starts as defender for Chicago Fire this season, starting 29 matches.

Which Chicago Fire midfielder has started the most this season?

P. Zinckernagel has made the most starts as midfielder for Chicago Fire this season, starting 31 matches.

Which Chicago Fire forward has started the most this season?

M. Haile-Selassie has made the most starts as forward for Chicago Fire this season, starting 23 matches.

Chicago Fire lineup vs New York City FC

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Chicago Fire's most-used XI this season (starts from 33 matches): Elliott (29), Dean (22), Gutman (20); Zinckernagel (31), Salétros (26), D'Avilla (25), Bamba (16); Haile-Selassie (23). Since left: Waterman. Out: Brady, Lod. Next match: vs New York City FC, Sat 10 Oct.

Source · Most-used XIUpdated 7 Oct

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Latest Chicago Fire moves

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Quiet since 2 Sep: nothing new to report

TRANSFERMueller leaves2 Sep · End of career
TRANSFERBorso goes out on loan2 Sep · Loan
TRANSFERRadojević goes out on loan to CF Montreal1 Sep · Loan
TRANSFERShokalook leaves for Real Salt Lake1 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERAllen joins on loan from Inter Miami1 Sep · Loan
TRANSFERWaterman leaves for Portland Timbers1 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERGómez signs from Eintracht Braunschweig1 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERMekvabishvili signs from Universitatea Craiova31 Aug · Transfer

Chicago Fire most-used starting XI

33 MATCHES

Chicago Fire's most-used starting XI this season, across 33 official matches, was Brady in goal, a back four of Elliott, Dean, Gutman and Waterman, and Haile-Selassie leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

GKBradyOut
DEFElliott
DEFDean
DEFGutman
DEFWaterman
MIDZinckernagel
MIDSalétrosDoubtful
MIDD'Avilla
MIDLodOut
MIDBambaDoubtful
FWDHaile-Selassie

Team news

No longer available: Waterman.
Unavailable: Brady (Out), Lod (Out).
Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
Doubtful: Salétros and Bamba.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Chicago Fire this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

4thMLS45 pts

Chicago Fire are 4th in the MLS on 45 points from 27 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.

Head Coach

G. Berhalter

Since Sept 2026

Injuries & suspensions

Full list →

MIDTurdeanInactiveOut
MIDMekvabishviliInternational dutyOut
GKBradyInternational dutyOut
DEFAllenInternational dutyOut
MIDLodInternational dutyOut
FWDLewandowskiInternational dutyOut
FWDDithejaneInternational dutyDoubtful
MIDSalétrosLower-Body InjuryDoubtful
DEFBarrosoLower-Body InjuryDoubtful
MIDBambaInactiveDoubtful

Formation tendency

4-3-3most-used · 14 of last 30

4-3-3

47%

4-2-3-1

27%

4-4-2

23%

3-4-3

Most Common Chicago Fire Starting XI

Based on 33 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers

This season

MIDZinckernagel1/2 penalties scored
FWDLewandowski1/1 penalties scored

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Chicago Fire transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED

DEPARTED

IN · 5

AAllenfrom Inter MiamiLoanSEP '26
GGómezfrom Eintracht BraunschweigTransferSEP '26
MMekvabishvilifrom Universitatea CraiovaTransferAUG '26
HHanche-Olsenfrom FSV Mainz 05TransferAUG '26
LLewandowskifrom BarcelonaFree agentJUN '26

OUT · 7

MMuellerEnd of careerSEP '26
BBorsoLoanSEP '26
RRadojevićto CF MontrealLoanSEP '26
SShokalookto Real Salt LakeTransferSEP '26
WWatermanto Portland TimbersTransferSEP '26
CCuppsLoanAUG '26
CCuypersto MonterreyTransferJUL '26

Stats & Facts

Chicago Fire

Who started Chicago Fire's last match?: Chicago Fire's starting XI on 7 Oct 2026 in the MLS (4-4-2): J. Cohen, J. Dean, J. Elliott, M. Mbokazi, Leonardo Barroso, P. Zinckernagel, T. D'Avilla, A. Salétros, J. Bamba, M. Haile-Selassie, J. Gómez.
What was Chicago Fire's last result?: Chicago Fire beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 on 7 Oct 2026.
When did Chicago Fire last win?: Chicago Fire last won on 7 Oct 2026, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Chicago Fire?: P. Zinckernagel has taken the most penalties for Chicago Fire this season, scoring 1 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Chicago Fire this season?: P. Zinckernagel leads with 31 starts for Chicago Fire across all competitions this season.
What formation does Chicago Fire use most often?: Chicago Fire have used a 4-3-3 in 14 of their 31 matches this season.
Which Chicago Fire goalkeeper has started the most this season?: C. Brady has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chicago Fire this season, starting 31 matches.
Which Chicago Fire defender has started the most this season?: J. Elliott has made the most starts as defender for Chicago Fire this season, starting 29 matches.
Which Chicago Fire midfielder has started the most this season?: P. Zinckernagel has made the most starts as midfielder for Chicago Fire this season, starting 31 matches.
Which Chicago Fire forward has started the most this season?: M. Haile-Selassie has made the most starts as forward for Chicago Fire this season, starting 23 matches.