Jonathan Bamba
CHI
LW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Mar 26, 1996 (30)
Right
5'9"
159 lb
Chicago FireRanking
Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
Upcoming matches
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Carrying questionable tag
Bamba is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto FC due to a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Bamba has started in 13 of his 16 appearances for the Fire this season, notching two goals and two assists. Not having him in the XI could be a huge blow for Chicago, though a late call will be made to determine his status. If Bamba can't go Saturday, expect Maren Haile-Selassie to emerge as a potential replacement.
Returns to full training
Bamba (not injury related) has returned to full training and is expected to be available for the clash against Vancouver on July 16, according to Joe Chatz.
Analysis: Bamba's return is a welcome development for Chicago Fire after the winger had been listed as questionable for non-injury related reasons in recent weeks. One of the more dynamic wide attackers in the squad, his availability gives the coaching staff a key creative option back in contention heading into the upcoming fixture. Maren Haile-Selassie and Robin Lod had been among the options to cover in his absence but are now likely to revert to depth roles with Bamba back in full training.
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