Both teams have new coaches in MLS and the sides did close out a deal from back on Aug. 7, 2019 when they traded draft positions as Chicago got Michael Azira. Given the details of the transaction, should Montreal select a player with the #1 allocation spot, Chicago would then receive the money upon Montreal signing the player, well on Jan. 15, they signed their selection, Ballou Tabla. Chicago took the #6 spot in the trade as well
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January 19, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
January 18, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
HC Raphael Wicky has gone deeper into the alphabet than his last name, not an easy task, in tabbing David Zdrillic for his staff.
Wicky informed "David has a wealth of experience as both a player and a coach and we're delighted to have him join the Fire. He's played at a high level, he can relate to the players and he will bring a winning mentality to this club."
read January 17, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
BODYARMOR Sports Drink is now the official sports drink of NYRB as well as 18 other teams in the league. This partnership to extend a few years will kickoff with the 2020 MLS season, they first had an agreement with MLS announced in Sept. 2019 to start at this same time.
read January 16, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Left back Gutierrez of Canada is back from Chile and their Chilean Primera Division, at just 22 he brings 50 games at the top level from Chile and its experiences with him. As they keep ramping up for the kickoff for their pre season in Vancouver, they are still at it as they add him on a free transfer from the fabled Colo-Colo. He is from Greenfield Park, Quebec and has time with the YNT of Chile, yet eligible for Canada at the full national level. His contract is for this and next year, with an option for 2022 & '23.
read January 15, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
It has been an offseason of puzzleing events, players released, coaches added, trades, draft selections MLS wide, and a rebrand out of the Windy City. Now the Fire have made a very good move in tapping Frank Klopas as an asst. to new coach Raphael Wicky's staff. He is a major part of Fire history and has been tied to the team and MLS since the word go back in 1996.
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