The Fire made Berhalter both head coach and director of football, hoping 'seamless connection' leads to success

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Fire FC is dealing with yet another coaching change—hoping that a soccer-lifer with ties to the area can spark a turnaround with the flickering franchise.

The Niles product, who drew interest from clubs in top European leagues, has immense potential, and the Fire have a plan for him to succeed.

Transfer Chicago Fire FC have transferred midfielder Federico Navarro to Argentine top-flight side Rosario Central, the club announced Sunday. They'll retain a sell-on fee.

The Al Hilal forward is in talks with the Chicago Fire over a blockbuster transfer, according to a report from Foot Mercato. The move would be a stunner on multiple levels, not least of which is the 32-year-old has been widely speculated to be interested in joining Inter Miami.

In that ’09 campaign, the Fire recorded a league-best 6-3-6 away record. Since then, they have gone 41-143-63 on the highway, a brutal .294 winning percentage.

The Chicago Fire acquired midfielder Rominigue Kouame on loan Friday from Spanish LaLiga2 side Cadiz CF for the 2025 season with an option to purchase. Kouame, 28, will fill an international position on the roster. Contract terms were not announced.

Jonathan Bamba, a member of Ivory Coast’s team that won last year’s Africa Cup of Nations, will be a designated player for the Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire FC is engaged in “preliminary negotiations” with Brazil soccer legend Neymar, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Fire will sign Ivory Coast international winger Jonathan Bamba from Celta Vigo, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

It’s been a brutal era for Chicago Fire fans. They last qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs in 2017 and finished dead last in the Eastern Conference last season.

The Chicago Fire opened their preseason on January ... It was the first match in charge for new sporting director and head coach Gregg Berhalter as his side prepares for an MLS season where ...