Oh, if we could find Franco 2 I'd definitely say sign him. Those players aren't easy to find, although Pogba would suffice. Also, it's the [ ] tags you need to use around here for things like strikethrough.
Acosta! That could be the plan. Of course, it is early for intraMLS moves, but has there been any indication that Acosta is leaving or we are buying him out? I have not seen it.
https://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/chicago-fire-fc-signs-forward-jason-shokalook Per Alex/MIR97 Shokalook will be placed on the Fire’s supplemental roster for the 2026 season. Currently, that roster has two players too many, but things will shift as it is still very early in the offseason. The other players on the supplemental roster currently are: Jonathan Dean, Jeff Gal, Omari Glasgow, Chris Mueller, Justin Reynolds, Dean Boltz, Dylan Borso, Christopher Cupps, David Poreba, Sergio Oregel, and Sam Williams. Robert Turdean was an off-roster homegrown player in 2025 and as of right now seems likely to stay there. Mueller?
I fleetingly considered this possibility when his retention was first announced but immediately dismissed it as totally implausible. Guess I am not too smart.
Is this about Mueller? I saw zero estimates of his new salary. Could be it is Very Low, which would allow putting him on Supplemental Roster.
10 - Weston McKennie (9 goals, 1 assist) is the second #USMNT player to record 10 career goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League (Christian Pulisic - 20) while his goal was the 50th scored by a #USMNT player in the competition. Landmark. pic.twitter.com/ttMuNpoxAA— OptaJack⚽️ (@OptaJack) December 10, 2025 Contract with Juventus (Serie A), expiring on Jun 30, 2026 Keep Guti until after the WC and then sign Weston!
Parring down numbers should not be an issue. I wouldn’t be surprised to see any of the following find new homes for 2026: Boltz, Borso, Gal, Glasgow, Mueller, or Reynolds.
Yes. Loans to other MLS Clubs will still count against our roster, until buy option exercised in window. Loans to USL can free up a spot I believe depending on specifics. Obviously transfers free up spot.
With Shokalook's first-team deal, the Chicago Fire now have another forward on the depth chart, but it's still very much a position where #cf97 can use more depth.#VamosFire https://t.co/uoMem5pctn— Tim Hotze (@sing_electric) December 10, 2025 This is an upgrade and provides Cypers with a 70 or 80 min game option versus going the full week after week. But Hugo’s best attribute is his work rate. His cardio is unreal. So an expensive backup striker is not money well spent. It simply takes away from what he brings to the pitch and he’s already expensive. Disagree with Tim and other BS posters on this.
It is hard to find clear, consistent information regarding loans to affiliates, non-related entities and within MLS, especially in the areas of salary budget charges, roster spots and DP/U22 spots. One example would be the Koutsias loan to Lugano.
https://x.com/manuelmezacfs/status/1999317911765418141 I’m confused…Emeka Eneli made $416k last season….and L.Acosta is in the pic…and the article indicates 3mil value….hmmm
I know nothing about the source and nothing about the player except he would be a DP DM, the last thing Fire needs, IMO. Hoping it is just agent baloney.
It said at least 10 teams are interested in him, including teams "like" the Fire. No need to freak out about unconfirmed clock bait. The actual article: https://athlonsports.com/soccer/la-...ulls-chicago-fire-pursue-3-million-mls-talent
Bingo! Calabrese posted video of Gutierrez arriving at Chivas and indicates formal announcement soon!