A Visit to FC Lugano
The Chicago Fire's Alpine sister club is about to open an exciting new chapter in its history.
FC Lugano
Sources: Claudio Cassano Joins FC Lugano on Loan
Claudio Cassano is moving to FC Lugano on loan, sources told MIR97 Media. The Italian winger leaves Chicago Fire II for a return to Europe. Cassano, who turned 22 this summer, joined the Fire last winter in a surprise $250,000 (€210.000) move that saw him sign a 3-year
Sources: Cassano Tipped for Summer Move
Claudio Cassano could leave the Chicago Fire this summer, just a few months after joining the club, sources told MIR97 Media . The Italian winger is seeking first team minutes and could depart Chicago as soon as July. A loan move to sister club FC Lugano is being explored, while teams
Swiss Watch: Shaqiri, Lugano, and more...
For the last five years, it’s been difficult to separate the Fire as a club from Switzerland. The connection between the Men in Red and the Alpine Confederation has been strong between chairman Joe Mansueto’s purchase of FC Lugano, the five-year tenure of sporting director Georg Heitz, and
Georgios Koutsias moves to FC Lugano on loan
Georgios Koutsias has officially left the Chicago Fire for a loan at sister club FC Lugano, the team confirmed this morning. The move opens a roster spot, a U-22 Initiative slot, and an international slot on the Fire's roster. With the move being a one-year loan rather than
Sebastian Pelzer Moves to FC Lugano
Sebastian Pelzer has left the Chicago Fire after five seasons, the club announced this morning. The 44-year-old is moving to sister club FC Lugano to become its Chief Sports Officer. “I’m incredibly grateful for my time with the Chicago Fire,” Pelzer said. “I wish the Fire all the best
Georg Heitz resigns as Chicago Fire sporting director
Georg Heitz will depart the Chicago Fire at the conclusion of the 2024 season, the club confirmed in a statement today. Heitz says that he has chosen to resign for personal reasons and will return to his native Switzerland, remaining on FC Lugano's board of directors. “Georg recently
“Trailblazer” Justin Reynolds embarking on Lugano loan
Ever since Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto purchased FC Lugano in 2021, the synergy between the two clubs has reaped benefits for both. Homegrown defender Justin Reynolds will complete his short-term loan move to the sister club in the Swiss Super League, writing a new chapter in the relationship and
Source: Justin Reynolds joining Lugano on loan
Chicago Fire homegrown Justin Reynolds is joining sister club FC Lugano on a short-term loan until the end of the Swiss Super League season, sources tell MIR97 Media. The defender will help the Bianconeri in their push for European qualification. The deal to send Reynolds is a development-focused loan, which
Kacper Przybyłko offloaded to FC Lugano
Chicago Fire forward Kacper Przybyłko has left the club, the club confirmed in a statement this morning. Przybyłko will sign with sister club FC Lugano in the Swiss Super League, freeing up a Senior Roster spot and getting his expensive salary off the books. Moving Przybyłko had been among the
Source: Fire signing Lugano's Allan Arigoni
The Chicago Fire are finalizing a deal to sign Lugano right back Allan Arigoni, sources say. The Swiss full back will join on an initial loan, similar to the deal to bring in Maren Haile-Selassie ahead of the 2023 season. The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming
Fire Sign Ousmane Doumbia from Lugano
The Fire have signed Doumbia. No, this isn’t FIFA 13. And no, it isn’t the same Doumbia… that’s his brother. On the surface, this is a head-scratcher. Ousmane Doumbia is a 31-year-old central midfielder from Swiss sister club Lugano, and he’ll occupy the Fire’s third