CHICAGO FIRE MEDIA CONFERENCE

May 24, 2023

Jairo Torres

Press Conference

Chicago Fire 2, Austin 0

Chicago Fire 2, Austin 0

Q. How important was this victory tonight, and what kind of a statement is this for the team?

JAIRO TORRES: I think as far as our statement and the group's emotional well being, it's very, very important. It's a plus for the team. It's a happiness for everyone that's involved. We know that each one of these games is like a final. It's a direct pass, direct advancement to the next round.

So we face each game as if it was a final. We know that each game, each tournament, each Cup is important, and we take this as seriously as we do league play.

Q. Question about how you're feeling both physically and how you're feeling in this role coming off the bench? There was the great near-chance tonight. Curious how you're feeling jumping into the role that Frank needs you to at this point.

JAIRO TORRES: Physically, I am feeling really good but I do think that I need to be better. I need to get better so that I can help the team more and be more prepared for these matches. I'm also really happy. I'm really happy with Coach and the opportunities that he's been giving me. I know that I need to really play this role well coming off the bench because it was a long time that I was out, and I know that actually I'm fighting for a spot. I need to earn my spot on the team in order for it to be a healthy competition within the group and I'm just grateful for the minutes that he's been giving me, and I knew I needed to take advantage of them at the max. I also know that I need to give my all for the betterment of the team.