Long term MLS side, Chicago Fire and Forward Madison FC have gotten together, with Madison being their USL affiliate club. This should come as no surprise as Peter Wilt for one has deep ties to both teams. They are very proximate to each other, some 2.5 hours by car, allowing the Fire to keep good tabs on players of interest.
Chicago Fire SD Gerog Heitz told "We are thrilled to partner with Foward Madison FC as our USL affiliate. Madison is one of the best run clubs in USL and provides the opportunity for our younger players to develop at a top-tier organizatoin."
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