Raphael Wicky, the newly installed HC of the newly re-branded Chicago Fire meet his charges today as they opened the first week of training. Please see the Facebook of Soccer Chicago Magazine for photos and videos out of the event.
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January 21, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Josh Sims has had his loan with NYRB renewed by Premier League side Southampton through June 30 and an option to extend. At just 22, Sims is the age of those drafted into MLS and brings far more experience out of England, yet still qualifies as a Young Designated Player.
Denis Hamlett, Red Bulls Sporting Director informed "We are pleased to reach an agreement to bring Josh back to New York. We're excited to see how Josh can build upon his time with us last year."
read January 21, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
What a long strange trip it has beeen for Leonard Owusu from his town of Accra and their team Dreams FC, to the mid east and the Israeli Premier League's FC Ashdod, now for Canada and the MLS with Vancouver. A quick 2 year term with Ashdod then off to MLS has yet another from Ghana playing in the league. The central midfielder was signed via TAM for a contract of 2 years and an option of one.
read January 19, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
From Bogota FC in Colombia to the Pacific Northwest, I hope Dajome packed his parka. The 26 year old midfielder and wing player was part of the 2019 Copa Sudamericana while on loan to Edcuadorian Serie A Independiente del Valle in Nov., tying for first place in goals scored for his team in the tourney with 4 goals over 11 games. He has a two year deal with an option for 2022.
While in Ecuador Cristian had 9 goals and 4 assists over 39 games in 2019. In his Colombia, from 2013-'19 he had 207 games and hit for 36 goals overall.
read January 19, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Mauricio Pineda has inked a deal with the Fire via a Homegrown Player contract, and is signed for this season, with team options for the next trio of years.
HC Raphael Wicky informed "We're very happy that Mauricio has decided to return to Chicago to begin his professional career. He has all the abilities necessary to become an impactful player. I'm looking forward to working with Mauricio to help him reach his potential."
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