Cuypers was one of three to hold that role<\/a>, as well as a new international slot.<\/p>\nThe 29-year-old’s exit paves the way for the club to continue its reported pursuit of Lewandowski’s former Bayern Munich teammate, Leon Goretzka, who remains linked with a move to Chicago.<\/p>\n
The move also poses a risk as it leaves Chicago Fire without any depth in attack. Lewandowski will be their main scoring threat for the remainder of the season, but the only backups include 23-year-old Jason Shokalook and 20-year-old Dean Boltz, who has not played this season.<\/p>\n
Mbokazi and Cuypers In All-Star Game<\/h2>\n
Cuypers’ departure leaves Mbekezeli Mbokazi as Chicago Fire’s only remaining player selected to the MLS All-Star Game.<\/p>\n
Cuypers was one of three forwards to receive a vote, alongside Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and LAFC’s Heung-min Son.<\/p>\n
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