CHICAGO (July 16, 2023) – Chicago Fire FC defender Miguel Navarro was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday bench for Matchday 26 following his performance in the 1-0 win against Toronto FC on Saturday, July 15, at Soldier Field.
Navarro recorded his single-season career-high third assist of the season in the 90th minute when he sent a cross from the left side into the box for Kacper Przybylko. The Venezuelan defender was also part of a solid backline that recorded a third-consecutive shutout.
The homestand marks the first time since 2015 that the Fire have won three-straight matches at home, and only the third time in Club history that the team has had three consecutive wins coupled with three clean-sheets.
Chicago and the rest of the league will see a short break for the MLS All-Star festivities before returning to action in the 2023 Leagues Cup. The Fire will kick off Leagues Cup 2023 on the road against Minnesota United FC at 7:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 27 at Allianz Field. Four days later, the Club will host Puebla at 7:30 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium on Monday, July 31. Both Leagues Cup matches will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+.
