The MLS SuperDraft feels like it's on borrowed time, but it's back for 2026 nonetheless, and teams will have the opportunity to choose from some of the top college soccer players. Though it's been a fixture of the league since its early days, the
The Chicago Fire will be represented at the African Cup of Nations this year. New signing Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who joined the team earlier this month from South African side Orlando Pirates, will represent Bafana Bafana this month at the event. Mbokazi, 20, is considered one of Africa’s top young
Georgios Koutsias has officially completed a permanent transfer to FC Lugano, the Chicago Fire announced this morning. Koutsias has been on loan in Switzerland since last year. The 21-year-old Greek forward — who was an Under-22 Initiative signing by the Fire ahead of the 2023 season — spent two
The Brian Gutiérrez era in Chicago is over as he joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a $5 million swap. The Chicago native has spent his entire career with the Fire, rising through all the youth ranks before signing a homegrown contract in 2020 and becoming a first team regular in
Brian Gutiérrez has officially left the Chicago Fire for Liga MX giants Chivas, the clubs announced this morning. It's the end of an era in Chicago, where Gutiérrez has been a staple and fan favorite for the last five years. The move is in the ballpark of $5
Jason Shokalook has signed a first team MLS deal with the Chicago Fire, the club announced this morning. Shokalook won the MLS Next Pro Golden Boot in 2025. “We are continuing to build a competitive roster that is committed to getting better every single day,” said Director of Football and
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is officially a new Chicago Fire player after completing a switch from Orlando Pirates, the club announced this morning. Mbokazi joins in a multi-million dollar switch from one of South Africa’s biggest clubs and signs a four-year deal with the club through the end of
The Chicago Fire announced their roster decisions for the end of the 2025 season, and they came out just about as expected. Unlike last season, when incoming Head Coach and Director of Football Gregg Berhalter planned to turn over more than half of the roster, this year sees just a
The Chicago Fire's 2026 schedule is now confirmed, and the Men in Red can already begin marking their calendars for the new season. Gregg Berhalter is hoping to take his team to another level in his second MLS season, and he now knows the pathway to doing so
André Franco is now permanently a Chicago Fire player, the club announced this morning. Franco originally joined the Fire in August on loan from FC Porto with an option to buy, and he will now officially return next season as a TAM player. Just six games into his MLS career,
The Chicago Fire announced their first new signing for the 2026 season today, confirming the addition of Swedish international midfielder Anton Salétros from AIK. Salétros signed a three-year deal with the club. Salétros, 29, has experience in Sweden, Hungary, Russia, Norway, and France. He has 19 caps for the
The Chicago Fire have signed 15-year-old goalkeeper Jason Nemo to an MLS Next Pro contract, sources told MIR97 Media. Nemo will begin with the second team next season. The Evanston native, who was the starting goalkeeper for the United States at the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship this past
The Chicago Fire's 2025 season came to an abrupt end in Bridgeview on Saturday night after a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. Chris Brady missed the game through a last-minute injury, meaning Jeff Gal started his first career playoff game, and he was at the
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire’s 2025 season ended tonight in Bridgeview with a depressing whimper as they were destroyed 3-0 by the Philadelphia Union. Backup goalkeeper Jeff Gal was at the center of it all as the Union ran away with Game 2 before halftime. Shortly before kickoff,
Chris Brady has been ruled out for the Chicago Fire's MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Game Two match against the Philadelphia Union. Jeff Gal will start in his place, making his first career postseason start after being a second-string for all of 2025. Gal, 32, has only
The Chicago Fire will enter Game 2 of their First Round playoff series knowing they must beat the Philadelphia Union to stay alive. Despite a tremendous 2-2 comeback in Chester on Sunday night, they lost on penalties and now find themselves in a 1-0 hole in the series.