Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea gets 18-year-old Fire keeper Slonina, loans him back

August 2, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was acquired by Chelsea from the Chicago Fire on Tuesday, then loaned back to the Major League Soccer team for the rest of 2022.

Chelsea said he had signed a six-year contract.

Rios Novo has 4 saves as Atlanta United ties 0-0 with Fire

July 30, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Gabriel Slonina made two saves for the Chicago Fire and Rocco Rios Novo had three saves for Atlanta United in a 0-0 draw Saturday.

The Fire (7-10-6) outshot United (6-9-7) 15=13, with three shots on goal to two for United.

Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Chicago beats Union

June 30, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Gabriel Slonina saved both of the shots he faced for Fire (4-8-5).

Fire goalie Slonina to stay with US, rejects Poland invite

May 20, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Gabriel Slonina, the 18-year-old Chicago Fire goalkeeper who's viewed as a potential future standout, will remain with the American national team program and turn down an invitation to join Poland.

Slonina, viewed as US future keeper, listed on Poland roster

By The Associated PressMay 17, 2022 GMT

The Chicago Fire's Gabriel Slonina, an 18-year-old viewed as a goalkeeper of the future for the U.S. national team, was listed on Poland's 39-man roster announced by coach Czesław Michniewicz on Tuesday ahead of four Nations League matches next month.

Acosta’s late goal sends Cincinnati past Chicago 2-1

May 15, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Luciano Acosta scored in the 85th minute to propel FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Acosta’s game-winning goal for Cincinnati (6-5-1) came two minutes after Jhon Durán scored the equalizer for Chicago (2-5-4).

Cisneros scores in Atlanta United’s 4-1 win over Fire

May 8, 2022 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronaldo Cisneros’ goals proved to be pivotal as Atlanta United picked up a 4-1 win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Cisneros put United (4-4-2) ahead for good at 2-1 in the 27th minute.

Reynoso, St. Clair spark Minnesota United past Chicago 3-0

April 24, 2022 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 72nd minute and Dayne St. Clair saved all four shots he faced to propel Minnesota United to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS action on Saturday.

Kara’s goal sends Orlando City past Chicago Fire 1-0

April 9, 2022 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ercan Kara scored a second-half goal to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS action on Saturday.

Kara’s game-winner came in the 59th minute, securing the win for Orlando (3-2-2).

Fire tie Dallas 0-0

April 2, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Gabriel Slonina made one save for the Chicago Fire in a 0-0 draw against Dallas Saturday.

The Fire (2-0-3) outshot Dallas (2-1-2) 5-2, with zero shots on goal to one for Dallas.

Ferreira and Dallas visit the Chicago Fire

By The Associated PressApril 1, 2022 GMT

FC Dallas (2-1-1) vs. Chicago Fire (2-0-2)

Chicago; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago -103, FC Dallas +287, Draw +242; over/under is 2.5 goals

Przybylko’s 2 goals to propel Fire past Sporting KC 3-1

March 20, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kacper Przybylko scored two goals to help lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Przybylko scored his first goal for the Fire (2-0-2) in the 30th minute, assisted by Fabian Herbers.

Zack Steffen dresses for City for 1st time in a month

By The Associated PressMarch 14, 2022 GMT

American goalkeeper Zack Steffen dressed for Manchester City for the first time in more than a month.

The 26-year-old was on the bench for Monday night's Premier League match at Crystal Palace, his first time in uniform since Feb.

Ivanov, Bornstein lead Chicago past DC United 2-0

March 13, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Stanislav Ivanov scored in the first half, Jonathan Bornstein added a late goal and the Chicago Fire beat DC United 2-0 in MLS action on Saturday.

The Fire (1-0-2) never trailed on the way to their first win after Ivanov's goal in the 32nd minute.

Turner out 2nd straight MLS game, qualifier status uncertain

March 4, 2022 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Goalkeeper Matt Turner will miss New England's second straight Major League Soccer game, leaving his status unclear for the United States' final three World Cup qualifiers.

Colorado defender Auston Trusty added to US training camp

January 8, 2022 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Colorado defender Auston Trusty was added Saturday to the U.S. training camp roster for keeping Major League Soccer players fit ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

The 23-year-old has played for youth national teams but not the senior national team.

Beric, Slonina help Fire beat Real Salt Lake 1-0

October 24, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Robert Beric scored moments before halftime and the Chicago Fire held on to beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 on Saturday night.

Beric stopped a cross by Miguel Ángel Navarro, turned and blasted a shot inside the post in the 45th minute for Chicago.

Beric, Navarro score in Fire’s 2-0 victory over NYCFC

September 30, 2021 GMT

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Robert Beric and Federico Navarro scored and the lowly Chicago Fire beat New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday night for their first victory in a month.

Gabriel Slonina, 17, made two saves for his first win, second straight shutout and third in five starts for Chicago (7-15-6).

Slonina, Fire earn scoreless draw with Nashville

September 26, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Young goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina picked up his second clean sheet, helping the Chicago Fire earn a 0-0 draw with high-power Nashville on Sunday.

The Fire (6-15-6), well below the line, matched second-place Nashville (11-3-12) in a game with scarce chances.

Gil scores in 91st, Revolution clinch 1st MLS playoff spot

September 23, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Carles Gil scored in the 91st minute and the New England Revolution beat the Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday night, becoming the first MLS team to clinch a playoff spot.

New England (18-4-5) won for the 11th time in 14 games to reach 59 points — 15 ahead of second-place Nashville.

17-year-old Slonina has 4 saves, Fire ties NYCFC 0-0

August 5, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Gabriel Slonina became the youngest goalkeeper to start an MLS game and finished with four saves to help the Chicago Fire tie New York City FC 0-0 on Wednesday night.

At 17 years, 81 days, Slonina broke the record set by David Monsalve (18 years, 220 days) in 2007 with Toronto FC.