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Chicago Fire Sign Goalkeeper Josh Cohen
The Chicago Fire have signed Israeli-American goalkeeper Josh Cohen to a one-and-a-half-year deal, the club announced this morning. Cohen was a free agent after leaving Atlanta United last year. Cohen, 33, has had a unique career that has taken him to three continents. Born in California, Cohen came up through
Justin Reynolds Traded to SKC
Chicago Fire homegrown defender Justin Reynolds has been traded to Sporting Kansas City, the clubs announced this afternoon. In exchange, the Fire received a third round SuperDraft pick in 2028 and up to $100,000 of General Allocation Money. Reynolds, 21, spent most of his time in Chicago as a
Sources: Robin Lod Signs with Chicago Fire in Free Agency
Robin Lod has signed with the Chicago Fire in free agency, sources told MIR97 Media. Lod signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club running until June 2028. Lod, a 32-year-old Finnish international, has been one of the most consistent players in MLS across the last seven seasons, all of which
Chicago Fire draft Jack Sandmeyer at #18
With their lone pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, the Chicago Fire opted to select Jack Sandmeyer out of the University of North Carolina. The midfielder, who can also play as a center back, was the 18th overall pick in the first round. Sandmeyer, who is 23 years old and
MLS SuperDraft 2026: Everything you need to know
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
Chicago Fire To Compete in 2026 Leagues Cup
The Chicago Fire will be one of 18 MLS teams competing in the 2026 Leagues Cup. The Leagues Cup organizers announced the tournament’s format and dates. The announcement confirmed the Fire’s participation – and that the tournament will be taking place, despite schedule congestion due to the pause for
Mbokazi Named to South Africa AFCON Squad
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
Formations, Positions of Need: Current Chicago Fire Depth Chart
The moves of U22 initiative players Brian Gutiérrez and Georgios Koutsias out has created space on the Fire’s roster – but also made clear the need for reinforcement in key areas of the pitch for the Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 MLS campaign. At the same time,
Koutsias Officially Moves to FC Lugano
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 seasons in Chicago
Brian Gutiérrez joins Chivas de Guadalajara
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 signed to Chicago Fire first team
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
Chicago Fire to play in 2026 U.S. Open Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation released the format, schedule and participants for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup and once again, the Chicago Fire will be participants. In the 111th edition of the tournament, a total of 80 teams, including 32 amateur clubs, will participate in the tournament proper, which
Chicago Fire sign Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates
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 2028/
Fire Announce 2026 Roster Decisions
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
Chicago Fire's 2026 MLS Schedule Released
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