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
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
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 in
Neymar Jr.’s return to Santos is not yet a done deal, sources tell MIR97 Media, and since confirmed in statements by the Brazilian club's CEO, despite initial reports claiming that Brazil’s all-time leading scorer will return to his boyhood club on a six-month loan. The 32-year-old’
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
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's
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
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. The
The Chicago Fire have signed Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP, the club announced this morning. The 19-year-old right back prospect is a Portuguese youth international and will fill a U-22 Initiative slot. Barroso is yet to debut for the Sporting first team but has 12 appearances this season for their
CHICAGO, Ill. — The United Soccer Coaches Convention is back in Chicago this week, and earlier today, new Fire Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter spoke before a jam-packed hall of eager attendees that overflowed well beyond its double doors. Following a thorough, hour-long presentation about his game model
The Fire announced that they have signed Danish winger Philip Zinckernagel from Club Brugge in Belgium, the new Fire front office’s first signing from abroad, after having previously brought in defender Jack Elliott in free agency alongside a number of additions to the supplemental roster. The team has confirmed
Tobias Salquist has been sold to Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland, the Chicago Fire announced this afternoon. Salquist spent just one season in MLS. The move comes as a slight surprise after a promising but unlucky debut season in MLS for the 29-year-old center back, who was a long-term target
Gastón Giménez’s return to South America via mutual contract termination has numerous impacts for the Fire and the team’s roster as the club looks to retool under new Director of Football Gregg Berhalter. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise following repeated rumors over several years that
Gastón Giménez has left the Chicago Fire after agreeing to terminate his contract, the club announced tonight. The move opens up a Designated Player slot on the Fire's roster as the team enters 2025. Giménez, 33, has spent five seasons in Chicago since Georg Heitz brought him to
Gastón Giménez could leave the Chicago Fire this week, according to various reports out of South America. Sources confirmed to MIR97 Media that an exit is very possible, and while negotiations are advanced, nothing is complete yet. The possible departure was first reported by Paraguayan journalist Daniel Maciel, who shared
The Fire announced a number of front office hires as the team retools under Director of Football and Gregg Berhalter. Eddie Rock, formerly the senior vice president of football operations with the team, has a new title and responsibilities as head of strategy, continuing his stint with the club. Darcy