The rights to Jonathan Campbell went west as a pick blew into the windy city for the 2020 Draft. Fire Pres/GM Nelson Rodriguez had this to say of Campbell, "During his time with the club, Jonathan always gave his best on the field. We wish Jonathan the best of luck." The 12th overall selection in the 2016 Draft, he had 72 games, 49 starts for Chicago, notching a goal and a pair of assists. Tis past season, the 25 year old saw action in 15 games starting 11 of them. It is a big drop in just 3 years to then leave, getting a 4th rounder a year into the future.
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December 26, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Campos is now under contract and the club holds the option for 2020, 2021 & 2022. Fire Pres. & GM, Nelson Rodrigez stated "When we signed him to a reserve contract we promised him that we would improve that original deal." The rookie year of 2018, saw him get in 23 games with 13 starts for one goal and a pair of assists, these games were tops for the rookies in Chicago. The 17 chances he created were 4th on the team. "I'm very grateful to the Club for believing in me and offering me this new contract." stated Campos.
read December 20, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
GAM money from the Galaxy is lining the pockets of Chicago in the amount of $75,000 for the right of first refusal for the 29 year old Juninho. The Brazilian was with the Fire in 2017 while out on loan from Club Tijuana getting one goal and 2 assists over 21 games, 17 starts. This money will be in play for 2020.
read December 18, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
New inductees for this HOF will be Susan Ellis & John Kerr Jr. of Chapel Hill, Sandra Serafini of Durham, Duke University's Men's Program & the 1996 Greensboro United Soccer Association Navy Capture Girls soccer team to the National Champions Hall of Honor within the HOF. The 22nd edition of this event takes place Jan. 26 at the Marriott Winston-Salem. now for the inductees:
read December 18, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
The top tier in US soccer has now gone with single elimination, this will benefit the better teams as they will have home field advantage in each series as it is now one game, in this one game set up the home team has a win rate of 67.3% as opposed to the 55.1% in a home and home series. This one game only series will reward the team with the better regular season record. The entire playoffs will be contested in Oct. & Nov., this 3 week 2nd season will be between the FIFA windows. The entire playoffs will occur between Oct. 19 with the MLS Cup on Nov. 10.
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