Jonathan Bamba
30-Year-Old
Chicago Fire
MLS
OUT
Injury Personal
Est. Return 5/2/2026
Out due to personal reasons
Bamba is not with the team ahead of Saturday's visit to Cincinnati while he attends to a personal matter in France, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Bamba has been Chicago's main left winger this year, scoring two goals and a team-high two assists during the MLS campaign. Thus, his absence will limit the attacking potential of a squad that could struggle to find a similar option, perhaps deploying either Philip Zinckernagel or Maren Haile-Selassie on the left flank and giving an opportunity to the Open Cup standout Jason Shokalook up front. As for Bamba, there's still uncertainty about when he'll be available again.
Bamba has been Chicago's main left winger this year, scoring two goals and a team-high two assists during the MLS campaign. Thus, his absence will limit the attacking potential of a squad that could struggle to find a similar option, perhaps deploying either Philip Zinckernagel or Maren Haile-Selassie on the left flank and giving an opportunity to the Open Cup standout Jason Shokalook up front. As for Bamba, there's still uncertainty about when he'll be available again.
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Another goal contribution
Bamba assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Atlanta United.
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Assists on match winner
Bamba took four shots (one on target), created two chances, and assisted on the match winning goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also drew five fouls and committed three fouls.
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Scores go-ahead goal
Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.
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Two crosses and one shot
Bamba had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against D.C. United.
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Scores opener in win
Bamba scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Montreal.
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On his way to West Ham?
Bamba could join West Ham United, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport.
ANALYSIS
West Ham United could be a potential destination for Lille winger Bamba, although the English club face competition from Atalanta, Sevilla and Bayer Leverkusen for the 25-year-old Frenchman.
West Ham United could be a potential destination for Lille winger Bamba, although the English club face competition from Atalanta, Sevilla and Bayer Leverkusen for the 25-year-old Frenchman.