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Sources: Vitaliy Hlyut signs with Chicago Fire II

Sources: Vitaliy Hlyut signs with Chicago Fire II

Vitaliy Hlyut has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II, sources told MIR97 Media. The 16-year-old forward is one of the Fire's top academy talents. The deal sees Hlyut officially turn professional, with the possibility being that he could jump to the first team in

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Trip Fleming III signs with Chicago Fire II

The Chicago Fire have signed Trip Fleming III to an MLS Next Pro contract, the club announced this afternoon. Fleming recently completed his second full NCAA season at the University of Wisconsin. Fleming, 20, is a graduate of the Fire’s academy and previously played for Chicago Fire II in

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 is

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 homegrown

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 only sign

Sources: Chicago Fire II sign Olu Oyegunle

Sources: Chicago Fire II sign Olu Oyegunle

The Chicago Fire have signed center back Olu Oyegunle to a second team contract, sources tell MIR97 Media. Oyegunle was drafted by the Fire in 2023 and signs an MLS Next Pro contract for 2025 with an option for 2026. Oyegunle, 22, was one of the top defenders in the

Mike Matkovich Named Fire II Head Coach

Mike Matkovich Named Fire II Head Coach

The Chicago Fire have hired Mike Matkovich as the new head coach of Chicago Fire II, with the club announcing the move this afternoon. Matkovich succeeds Ludovic Taillandier, who parted was with the club last month. “Over the past two years, Mike has been an integral part of our efforts

Fire II advanced after a tense shootout.

What to Expect for Fire II with Gregg Berhalter

Tasked with overhauling a roster that finished 28th out of 29 teams in MLS, it would have been understandable if Gregg Berhalter, Gregg Broughton and the team’s sporting department focused their attention during MLS’s short offseason on reworking the first team, leaving Fire II, the team’s reserve

January 18, 2024. Chicago Fire FC players training during 2024 preseason at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. Photo by Emily Burn

Fire, Fire II announce additional coaching and roster moves

The Chicago Fire announced a number of additional changes as the team continues to rebuild under Director of Football Gregg Berhalter and Sporting Director Gregg Broughton. The moves give the new front office further flexibility and also additional gaps to fill with just 12 weeks until the start of the

Fire II part ways with Ludovic Taillandier

Fire II part ways with Ludovic Taillandier

The Chicago Fire announced this morning that it has parted ways with second team head coach Ludovic Taillandier. The French head coach had led Chicago Fire II for the club’s first three seasons in MLS Next Pro. “As we begin to focus on next season and our long-term objectives,

David Poreba named MLS Next Pro MVP

David Poreba named MLS Next Pro MVP

Chicago Fire II forward David Poreba has been named MLS Next Pro's Most Valuable Player, the league announced this afternoon. Poreba led Fire II with 18 regular season goals before scoring twice in the postseason run to the Eastern Conference semifinals – his free-scoring year earned him league Golden

Fire II playoff run ends in Columbus loss

Fire II playoff run ends in Columbus loss

Fire II hosted their second-ever home playoff game at SeatGeek looking to advance to their first-ever Eastern Conference final in the team’s third season as they hosted Crew 2. The team battled, but ultimately fell short, conceding a 3-2 decision to Columbus in a match that saw the Ohio

Fire II set to face Crew 2 at SeatGeek

Fire II set to face Crew 2 at SeatGeek

For the second time in their short history, Fire II are hosting a playoff game. This time, they face the Columbus Crew 2, marking the first time that the reserve sides of the traditional rivals will face each other in a knockout competition in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The match