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May 14, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Atlanta United FC goalkeeper Josh Cohen (22) warms up before a match against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium.

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

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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

Mar 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) before the match against D.C. United at Soldier Field.

4 Players Who Could Leave the Chicago Fire in January

The Chicago Fire’s second offseason under Gregg Berhalter is now rolling, with five signings already secured before New Year’s Eve. The arrivals likely aren’t done yet, but with the MLS roster now at its limit of 30 players, someone must be sold for every new signing this

Apr 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) controls the ball in front of Chicago Fire FC

What Robin Lod Signing Means for Fire’s Roster

The Chicago Fire have landed one of the top players available in free agency, bringing on Finnish international Robin Lod from Minnesota United, where his 2026 option was declined. That marks the third year in a row where the Fire have brought on one of the top players available to

May 10, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) celebrates his goal during the second ha

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

Koutsias Officially Moves to FC Lugano

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

Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Brian Gutierrez (17) celebrates after defeating CF Montreal at Soldier Field. (Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)

Brian Gutiérrez's Top 5 Chicago Fire Moments

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

Can Brian Gutiérrez have a breakout 2025 season and become a focal point of the team's offense?

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 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 sign Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates

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

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

Official: André Franco to Chicago Fire made permanent

Official: André Franco to Chicago Fire made permanent

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,

Anton Salétros Joins Chicago Fire from AIK

Anton Salétros Joins Chicago Fire from AIK

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 Swedish

Sources: Jason Nemo Signs Chicago Fire II Deal

Sources: Jason Nemo Signs Chicago Fire II Deal

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 summer, has primarily