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Cupps, Nagle called in for U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

Cupps, Nagle called in for U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

Chicago Fire Academy defenders Christopher Cupps and Chase Nagle have been called up to the United States squad for this month's FIFA U-17 World Cup Qualifying matches, with U.S. Soccer announcing this squad this afternoon. While both will travel to Costa Rica for the event, Nagle

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Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr: Fire get 15% of Profit

Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr: Fire get 15% of Profit

Two years after Jhon Durán left the Chicago Fire for a club-record fee, he's on the move again. This time, it's a shock, record-breaking transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, where he'll partner Cristiano Ronaldo up front.

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Coming and Going: Fire roster, depth chart updates

Coming and Going: Fire roster, depth chart updates

With less than four weeks to go before Gregg Berhalter’s first competitive match at the helm of the Chicago Fire, the team has continued to make moves to rework a roster that finished dead last in the MLS Eastern Conference last season. The most recent move was a somewhat

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What now for Arnaud Souquet?

What now for Arnaud Souquet?

Arnaud Souquet is on his way out of the Chicago Fire. That much is evident – the 32-year-old defender was left out of Gregg Berhalter's preseason squad, and given how the last few weeks have unfolded, it's obvious that he has no future with the

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Fede Navarro sold to Rosario Central

Fede Navarro sold to Rosario Central

Federico Navarro is no longer a Chicago Fire player, with the club announcing his departure for Argentine club Rosario Central earlier today. Navarro has spent three-and-a-half seasons in Chicago since joining the team mid-season in 2021. The Fire will also maintain a portion of the transfer

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Rominigue Kouamé joins Chicago Fire

Rominigue Kouamé joins Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire announced the signing of Rominigue Kouamé from Cádiz this morning, adding a key piece less than a month before the start of the MLS season. The Côte d'Ivoire-born midfielder joins on an initial loan, with the Fire maintaining an option to buy. “We’re

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Robert Turdean delivered an MLS Next Cup to Chicago in June.

Sources: Robert Turdean Signs Chicago Fire Homegrown Deal

The Chicago Fire have signed top prospect Robert Turdean to a homegrown contract, sources tell MIR97 Media. Turdean is one of the most highly-rated talents in the country and has been a standout for the U.S. youth national teams. It's the second largest contract for a

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Sources: Fire II Finalizing Claudio Cassano Deal

Sources: Fire II Finalizing Claudio Cassano Deal

Italian midfielder Claudio Cassano is close to joining the Chicago Fire on a second team deal, sources tell MIR97 Media. The 21-year-old is currently with Cittadella in Serie B. Cassano was first linked with the Fire earlier this afternoon by Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. However, he will

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Chicago Fire Announce Jonathan Bamba Signing

Chicago Fire Announce Jonathan Bamba Signing

The Chicago Fire have completed the blockbuster signing of French-Ivorian winger Jonathan Bamba, the club announced this morning. Bamba will be a Designated Player and arrives as one of the most exciting additions of the MLS offseason so far. The move was finalized yesterday after an agreement was reached

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4 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza

4 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza

The Chicago Fire opened their 2025 preseason schedule on Sunday, facing Brazilian Serie A contender Fortaleza in a warm Port St. Lucie. A hodge-podge Fire lineup took the field in the first unofficial match under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, and despite a narrow 1-0 loss, it was not

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Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza: Everything you need to know

Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza: Everything you need to know

The Chicago Fire will take the field under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time Sunday, facing Brazilian club Fortaleza E.C. in a friendly match outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Though the team lines up for the exhibition won't closely resemble the one that will start against

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Brian Gutiérrez Prepares for "Surreal" USMNT Debut

Brian Gutiérrez Prepares for "Surreal" USMNT Debut

Brian Gutiérrez has waited years for the opportunity to represent the United States at the senior international level. Today, he could finally get it. The Chicago Fire homegrown star, who is still just 21, was summoned by new head coach Mauricio Pochettino for his first January camp, comprised almost entirely

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Sources: Chicago Fire, Neymar Reps Met in London

Sources: Chicago Fire, Neymar Reps Met in London

Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto met with super-agent Pini Zahavi in London in recent days, sources tell MIR97 Media. Zahavi represents Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., who has been linked with a move to Chicago and MLS this week. Sources added that while talks between the Fire and Neymar'

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Sources: Chicago Fire Finalizing Jonathan Bamba Deal

Sources: Chicago Fire Finalizing Jonathan Bamba Deal

The Chicago Fire are closing in on the signing of Jonathan Bamba, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. The French winger is currently with Celta Vigo and will be a Designated Player in MLS. The story was first reported by Fabrizio Romano. Bamba, 28, has spent one and a half seasons

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Rumor Mill: Neymar linked with Chicago Fire move

Rumor Mill: Neymar linked with Chicago Fire move

Neymar Jr. is reportedly in negotiations to join the Chicago Fire, according to various reports from Saudi Arabia and France. The legendary Brazilian attacker, who is currently with Saudi Pro League champion Al-Hilal, is set to leave the club ahead of the end of his contract in June 2025.

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