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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

Sources: Claudio Cassano Joins FC Lugano on Loan

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

Jul 23, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; MLS NEXT West goalkeeper Owen Pratt of the LA Galaxy (22) defends during the first half ag

Sources: Owen Pratt Signs with Chicago Fire

L.A. Galaxy goalkeeping prospect Owen Pratt is signing with the Chicago Fire, sources told MIR97 Media. Pratt will begin as a Chicago Fire II player and become a first team Homegrown player in 2027. Pratt, who was born in 2008 and just turned 17 earlier this month, is one

Dean Boltz Loaned to Forward Madison

Dean Boltz Loaned to Forward Madison

Dean Boltz is back in Madison for the rest of this season, the Chicago Fire announced this afternoon. The 19-year-old center forward was the #3 overall SuperDraft pick out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will join Forward Madison of USL League One on loan for the rest of the

Berhalter “Pleased” As Summer Window Winds Down

Berhalter “Pleased” As Summer Window Winds Down

The summer transfer window has been a busy one for the Chicago Fire, with three incomings and one outgoing making a splash within Major League Soccer. The window comes to a close tonight, and after the additions of FC Porto's André Franco, CF Montréal's Joel Waterman,

Sources: Fire Signing TSC's Viktor Radojević

Sources: Fire Signing TSC's Viktor Radojević

The Chicago Fire are closing in on the signing of TSC Bačka Topola left back Viktor Radojević, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Radojević is signing an Under-22 Initiative contract with the Fire and is not a done deal but should be completed before tomorrow's deadline. GiveMeSport reported the

Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) kicks the ball against Chicago Fire FC during t

What Waterman, Terán Deals Mean for the Chicago Fire's Roster

The Chicago Fire had their most consequential 24 hours of the summer transfer window so far, with a major departure and addition taking place in quick succession and both coming to light Tuesday morning. Carlos Terán, the team's longest-serving non-homegrown player, left the club for Brazilian Serie B

Jul 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) kicks the ball away against Forge FC Hamilton dur

Sources: Joel Waterman Traded to Chicago Fire

CF Montréal’s Joel Waterman has been traded to the Chicago Fire, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Maxime Truman also reported the trade earlier this morning. The Fire will part with a base of $500,000 of General Allocation Money spread across this season and next ($200,000 in 2025,

Mar 22, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Fire FC defender Carlos Teran (4) warms up prior to the second half a

Sources: Carlos Terán Sold to Athletico Paranaense

Carlos Terán is on the way to Athletico Paranaense in a permanent move, sources told MIR97 Media. The Colombian's departure was heavily rumored in the Brazilian media in the last 24 hours and was completed last night. Terán, 24, joined the Chicago Fire in 2020 in the midst