Chicago Fire is a Major League Soccer club founded in 1997 and rooted in the civic identity of Chicago. Known as the Fire, the team plays at Soldier Field on the Lake Michigan shoreline and carries a visual tradition built around red, navy and the city’s distinctive star motif. This team page brings together the 2026 squad, coaching chronology, recent movement, competition history and durable background, giving a concise snapshot of an established MLS organisation.
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Chicago Fire Team Roster
Chicago Fire’s recorded squad contains 28 players: six attackers, 11 defenders, eight midfielders and three goalkeepers. C. Mueller, Dylan Borso, J. Bamba and R. Lewandowski form the listed attacking options. A. Gutman, J. Elliott, J. Waterman and M. Mbokazi are among the defenders, while A. Salétros, P. Zinckernagel, R. Lod and S. Oregel add midfield depth. C. Brady, J. Cohen and J. Gal make up the goalkeeper group. The positional balance covers every main area of the matchday squad, from the three-player goalkeeping unit to the larger defensive group.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Leonardo José Caetano Barroso
Joel Robert Waterman
Jack Stuart Elliott
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Samual Jarard Rogers
Andrew David Gutman
Mauricio Pineda
Robert Jonathan Dean Jr
Andreas Schjølberg Hanche-Olsen
J. Sandmeyer
position Midfielder
Anzor Mekvabishvili
Anton Janos Jönsson Salétros
Maren Haile-Selassie
Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel
David Poręba
Sergio Oregel Jr.
Robert Turdean
Tah Ange Innocent D'Avilla Dje
Samuel Williams
position Attacker
Christopher Matthew Mueller
Robert Lewandowski
Puso Dithejane
Jason Shokalook
Robin Lod
Johan Arath Gómez
Jonathan Fousseni Bamba
Last Chicago Fire Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching appointment is Mike Matkovich, who began a spell on January 1, 2025, ending on April 1, 2025. Gregg Berhalter is listed from October 1, 2024, without a recorded end date, but the timeline does not establish him as the current holder. Frank Klopas served from May 1, 2023, to October 1, 2024. Earlier entries show Ezra Hendrickson from November 1, 2021, to May 1, 2023, and Raphael Wicky from December 1, 2019, to October 1, 2021. This is a dated coaching chronology through April 2025 rather than confirmation of the role.
Mike Matkovich
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matkovich | USA | 1 January 2025 | 1 April 2025 |
| Gregg Matthew Berhalter | USA | 1 October 2024 | |
| Frank Klopas | Greece | 1 May 2023 | 1 October 2024 |
| 1 March 2023 | 1 May 2023 | ||
| Raphael Wicky | Switzerland | 1 December 2019 | 1 October 2021 |
| Veljko Paunović | Serbia | 1 November 2015 | 1 November 2019 |
| Frank Walter Yallop | England | 1 October 2013 | 1 September 2015 |
| Frank Klopas | Greece | 1 May 2011 | 1 October 2013 |
| Carlos Alberto de Los Cobos Martínez | Mexico | 1 January 2010 | 1 May 2011 |
| Juan Carlos Osorio Arbeláez | Colombia | 1 July 2007 | 1 December 2007 |
| David Sarachan | USA | 1 November 2002 | 1 June 2007 |
| Robert Frank Bradley | USA | 1 October 1997 | 1 November 2002 |
Chicago Fire Transfers
The latest recorded arrivals include R. Lewandowski from Barcelona as a free agent on June 30, 2026, and C. Cassano returning from an FC Lugano loan the previous day. André Franco is listed on a January 2026 transfer from FC Porto, following an earlier loan entry, while A. Salétros, M. Mbokazi and P. Dithejane are recorded as transfers on January 25. J. Cohen and R. Lod joined as free agents, and several others returned from loans. These entries are a recent sample rather than a complete movement total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Gómez |
Eintracht Braunschweig
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- | 1 September 2026 |
| A. Hanche-Olsen |
FSV Mainz 05
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Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| R. Lewandowski |
Barcelona
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Cassano |
FC Lugano
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Lewandowski |
Barcelona
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Clark |
Vancouver Whitecaps II
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- | 23 February 2026 |
| André Franco |
FC Porto
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| P. Dithejane |
TS Galaxy
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| M. Mbokazi |
Orlando Pirates
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| A. Salétros |
AIK Stockholm
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| André Franco |
FC Porto
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Transfer | 22 January 2026 |
| J. Cohen |
Atlanta United FC
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Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| D. Boltz |
Forward Madison
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| D. Konincks |
Valour
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| G. Koutsias |
FC Lugano
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
The latest recorded departures include H. Cuypers, who moved to Monterrey in a transfer on July 22, 2026. K. Held, O. Glasgow and Samuel Williams are listed on loans to Charleston Battery, Monterey Bay and Colorado Springs respectively. Other entries record free-agent exits for J. Shannon, D. Konincks, K. Acosta, B. Dowd and G. Kanyane, while B. Gutiérrez departed for Guadalajara Chivas in a transfer. Loan returns include André Franco and R. Kouamé. This is a recent sample, not a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Radojević |
CF Montreal
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Loan | 1 September 2026 |
| Christopher Cupps |
Morton
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Loan | 23 August 2026 |
| H. Cuypers |
Monterrey
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Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| H. Cuypers |
Monterrey
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Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
Charleston Battery
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Loan | 5 March 2026 | |
| O. Glasgow |
Monterey Bay
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Loan | 17 February 2026 |
| Samuel Williams |
Colorado Springs
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Loan | 12 February 2026 |
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Forward Madison
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Free agent | 2 February 2026 | |
| D. Konincks |
Pacific FC
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Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| D. Konincks |
Pacific FC
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Free agent | 28 January 2026 |
| K. Acosta |
Pogon Szczecin
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Free agent | 25 January 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
FC Cincinnati
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Free agent | 19 January 2026 |
| G. Kanyane |
Forward Madison
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Free agent | 13 January 2026 |
| G. Kanyane |
Forward Madison
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Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| T. Barlow |
FC Cincinnati
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Free agent | 11 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement picture around Chicago Fire is varied rather than defined by one transaction type. Arrivals recorded, include free-agent additions, permanent transfers, a loan and players returning from loans. The recent arrivals span Barcelona, Porto, AIK Stockholm, MLS organisations and other clubs. Departures in the same period include a transfer to Monterrey, loans to Charleston Battery, Monterey Bay and Colorado Springs, free-agent exits and returns from temporary arrangements. The chronology therefore reflects a mixture of incoming recruitment, temporary reintegration and outgoing movement. It does not establish the reasons behind individual decisions, the club’s broader policy or a financial balance. Because these recent entries are selective rather than a complete account, they provide an overview of documented movement, not a definitive total of business completed.
Leagues Chicago Fire has participated in
Chicago Fire’s recorded competition profile is led by Major League Soccer, with participation listed from 2012 through 2026 and recent activity through the as-of date. The club also has recent recorded entries in Friendlies Clubs, spanning 2020 to 2025, and the US Open Cup, spanning 2012 to 2025. Leagues Cup participation is recorded from 2019 to 2024 and is historical in this snapshot rather than presented as current. These competitions show a mix of league play, domestic cup football, regional tournament involvement and non-competitive fixtures.
More about Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire Football Club, commonly known as the Fire, represents Chicago in Major League Soccer. Founded in 1997, the club emerged during MLS’s founding-era expansion period and entered league competition in 1998. Its name commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, linking the team to one of the defining events in the city’s history and giving its identity a distinctly civic foundation. The club’s home is Soldier Field, the landmark stadium on Chicago’s Museum Campus beside Lake Michigan. That setting gives the Fire a distinctive urban backdrop, with the stadium’s colonnaded architecture connecting matchday football to the city’s civic landscape. Chicago’s influence also appears in the visual identity: fire-engine red and navy are central colours, while the crest’s six-pointed star and central C echo elements associated with the municipal flag and the city’s name. Supporter culture has long connected the team with a red-shirted, city-centred identity. On the field, the Fire belong to the Eastern Conference structure of MLS and operate within the league’s roster framework. Their squad model combines international experience, designated-player recruitment and a Homegrown pathway intended to connect the professional side with local development. The club’s professional ownership structure sits within this wider sporting ecosystem, linking investment, recruitment and development without losing its Chicago emphasis. The Fire’s competitive environment extends beyond regular MLS matches. Their recorded profile includes the U.S. Open Cup, a domestic tournament tied to the club’s early history, as well as Leagues Cup meetings within the North American game and club friendlies. The U.S. Open Cup provided an early platform for the club’s competitive identity, while Leagues Cup places Chicago in a regional context alongside clubs from across North America. Together, those settings place the Fire between local civic identity, national competition and a wider regional football network. The club’s durable profile is that of a long-established Chicago institution in the American professional game, with its history, venue, colours and development structure all reinforcing the same city-based identity.
Last matches statistics for Chicago Fire
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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2 - 0
Necaxa
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8 / 20 |
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88 | 13 | - | 6 |
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Chicago Fire
3 - 1
Santos Laguna
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6 / 25 |
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89 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
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Cruz Azul
1 - 2
Chicago Fire
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5 / 11 |
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87 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
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Chicago Fire
2 - 1
Portland Timbers
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4 / 8 |
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85 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
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Orlando City SC
1 - 2
Chicago Fire
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3 / 7 |
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87 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
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New York Red Bulls
1 - 1
Chicago Fire
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5 / 10 |
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89 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
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Monterrey
2 - 1
Chicago Fire
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3 / 8 |
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82 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
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Seattle Sounders
2 - 2
Chicago Fire
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11 / 20 |
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88 | 9 | - | 1 |
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Toronto FC
4 - 4
Chicago Fire
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6 / 15 |
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0% | 7 | 2 | 3 |
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Chicago Fire
1 - 1
Inter Miami
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3 / 10 |
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0% | 16 | 2 | 6 |
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