Philip Zinckernagel has followed Bodø/Glimt’s jubilant journey in the Champions League, but has also had his round of great success in MLS. In his junior season for the Chicago Fire, Zinckernagel scored on long shots, solo raids, and dribbles. With 15 goals and 12 assists in 32 MLS games, the Dane delivered a sparkling attacking game like Glimt’s. A new season is underway, on Sunday night, the former Glimt star was in the right place, at the right time – before the supporters had had time to make themselves comfortable in the stands.
By then, league leader Nashville SC had made the trip to Chicago. There were no points, Zinckerangel made sure of that.
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The Dane had a brilliant debut season in MLS, here is the string of “achievements”:
-Most Valuable Player (2025): Named Chicago Fires MVP of the 2025 team
-Club record for goal contributions: Set a new record for the Chicago Fire in a single season with 30 goal contributions (15 goals, 15 assists) in the 2025 regular season.
-Club record for assists: Broke the club’s record for assists in one season (previously 13) with 15 assists.
-MLS Newcomer of the Year Finalist: Named one of three finalists for the 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year award.
-MLS All-Star: Selected to the 2025 MLS All-Star team as the coach’s selection.
-Consecutive Goal Contribution Record: Tied the MLS record by contributing a goal or assist in ten consecutive games.
-Fastest to 8G/8A: Became the fastest player in club history to reach eight goals and eight assists (17 games).
-Multiple MLS Team of the Year awards: Was named MLS Team of the Year several times for his performance.
And against league leader Nashville, Zinckernagel was again in place and decided. Fifteen seconds into the game, the Chicago Fire with Zinckernagel rushed in last on the ball for a game-winning 1-0 victory.
Here you have 15 seconds of the game-winning Danish finish against Nashville. Zinckernagel’s success continues:
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