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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’

Sources: Chicago Fire, Neymar Reps Met in London

Sources: Chicago Fire, Neymar Reps Met in London

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

Sources: Chicago Fire Finalizing Jonathan Bamba Deal

Sources: Chicago Fire Finalizing Jonathan Bamba Deal

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

Why Neymar signing would make sense for the Fire

Why Neymar signing would make sense for the Fire

In a rapidly moving story yesterday, rumors out of Saudi Arabia – which eventually became reports from the United States and France –  have linked the Chicago Fire with Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., currently of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, with L’Equipe reporting that Fire and MLS executives have met with Neymar’

Rumor Mill: Neymar linked with Chicago Fire move

Rumor Mill: Neymar linked with Chicago Fire move

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

Fire sign Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP

Fire sign Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP

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

Offseason a "Work in Progress," says Berhalter

Offseason a "Work in Progress," says Berhalter

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

Close up shot of Philip Zenckernagel in a red jersey with Standard Liège

Chicago Fire sign winger Philip Zinckernagel as TAM player

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 sold to FC Nordsjælland

Tobias Salquist sold to FC Nordsjælland

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