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Sam Williams Signs with Chicago Fire First Team

Sam Williams Signs with Chicago Fire First Team

Sam Williams has signed a first team deal with the Chicago Fire, the club announced this morning. The midfielder previously signed an MLS Next Pro contract with the club in January and will be eligible for tomorrow's game against Toronto FC. Williams, 19, has trained with the first

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

Mar 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (10) celebrates after scoring a goal in the f

How 2025 Roster Rule Changes Impact the Fire

Last week, MLS released the public version of the 2025 Roster Rules and Regulations. While not a comprehensive (or legally binding) version of the rules that MLS teams need to follow, they work as a guide for the public’s (and media’s) understanding of the myriad rules and exceptions

Sep 18, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Fire defender Arnaud Souquet (2) exists the field after warm-ups before the

Roster update after Fire buy out Souquet

The Fire announced that they have bought out defender Arnaud Souquet’s contract. The move was expected after the Parisian was kept out of the team’s preseason training – the second year in a row in which that was the case. The team has tried for over a year to

Sources: Chicago Fire sign Omar González

Sources: Chicago Fire sign Omar González

The Chicago Fire have signed former U.S. Men's National Team center back Omar González, sources tell MIR97 Media. The journeyman defender was a free agent in MLS and appeared for the Fire as a second-half substitute against LAFC on Wednesday. He signs a one-year deal through the

Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr: Fire get 15% of Profit

Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr: Fire get 15% of Profit

Two years after Jhon Durán left the Chicago Fire for a club-record fee, he's on the move again. This time, it's a shock, record-breaking transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, where he'll partner Cristiano Ronaldo up front. The move, reportedly

What now for Arnaud Souquet?

What now for Arnaud Souquet?

Arnaud Souquet is on his way out of the Chicago Fire. That much is evident – the 32-year-old defender was left out of Gregg Berhalter's preseason squad, and given how the last few weeks have unfolded, it's obvious that he has no future with the team. Though

Fede Navarro sold to Rosario Central

Fede Navarro sold to Rosario Central

Federico Navarro is no longer a Chicago Fire player, with the club announcing his departure for Argentine club Rosario Central earlier today. Navarro has spent three-and-a-half seasons in Chicago since joining the team mid-season in 2021. The Fire will also maintain a portion of the transfer fee should Rosario Central

Rominigue Kouamé joins Chicago Fire

Rominigue Kouamé joins Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire announced the signing of Rominigue Kouamé from Cádiz this morning, adding a key piece less than a month before the start of the MLS season. The Côte d'Ivoire-born midfielder joins on an initial loan, with the Fire maintaining an option to buy. “We’re excited

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

Chicago Fire Announce Jonathan Bamba Signing

Chicago Fire Announce Jonathan Bamba Signing

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 Return to Santos Not Done Deal

Neymar Return to Santos Not Done Deal

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’